I will be your romantic comedy beta reader and book critique expert

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United States

I speak English

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I provide detailed beta reading for your novel

Hi! I’m Clare, and reading is my happy place 🤩📚 I hold a BA in English and an M.Ed. in Special Education, bringing over 20 years of professional experience teaching and analyzing narrative structur...
About this Gig

Need to know if your rom-com chemistry sizzles, your banter pops, or your pacing lands perfectly?

Hi, I'm Clare! I'm a passionate story analyst with a BA in English and 20+ years of professional experience teaching and analyzing narrative structure. I am an elite voracious reader--I devoured 224 books in 2025 and have read 150+ books this year alone! Reading 4 books a week keeps me firmly on the pulse of the romance market. I review all heat levels, from sweet/clean to steamy/spicy rom-coms.

I evaluate your manuscript through a highly trained, analytical lens to ensure it hooks readers:

  • Chemistry & Tension: Is the attraction believable and earned?
  • Banter & Dialogue: Is it natural, witty, and sharp?
  • The Meet-Cute: Does the setup instantly hook the reader?
  • Pacing Mastery: Are there slumps in the middle or third act?
  • Trope Execution: Is your framework satisfyingly delivered?

What You Receive:

  • A comprehensive 2-4 page reader report breaking down major story elements.
  • In-line manuscript comments showing page-by-page reader reactions.
  • Actionable, constructive suggestions.

Message me for custom word counts!

Genre:

Romance

Language:

English

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    sharrgatz

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    Clare was very prompt and gave a thorough summary of my project.

    $50

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    4 days

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    jimmylis

    US

    United States

    5

    Clare delivered on time with a thorough reader report and line notes. There was plenty of specific feedback and actionable advice. It was great to get her perspective as a seasoned reader of Rom-Coms, as I was on the fence about the genre of my manuscript, and she offered meaningful insight on that aspect as well.

    $100-$200

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    7 days

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2 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
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    sharrgatz

    US

    United States

    5

    Clare was very prompt and gave a thorough summary of my project.

    $50

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J

    jimmylis

    US

    United States

    5

    Clare delivered on time with a thorough reader report and line notes. There was plenty of specific feedback and actionable advice. It was great to get her perspective as a seasoned reader of Rom-Coms, as I was on the fence about the genre of my manuscript, and she offered meaningful insight on that aspect as well.

    $100-$200

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No