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I will beta read your manuscript with detailed and honest feedback
Gig Summary
Developmental Editor and Beta Reader
With my background as a fiction writer and my academic expertise, I offer a unique perspective on building stories that resonate. I am a Literature graduate and a Cambridge-certified (CAE) fluent Engl...
Level 1
Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.
About this Gig
Most readers tell you if they liked a book; I tell you why a scene fails and pinpoint how to strengthen its foundation. As a professional manuscript reviser, I provide honest feedback through extensive inline comments.
- I identify where setups fail, preventing reader frustration.
- I analyze characters' psychological design. Is your protagonist driving the plot or merely reacting to it?
- I evaluate romantic chemistry and pinpoint connection gaps.
- I identify why scenes stall or lose tension.
- I pinpoint when to use dramatized (Show) vs. summarized (Tell) scenes.
- I highlight recurring readability issues to help you in your next revision.
100% Human-Generated: I do not use AI to read or evaluate your manuscript. Your intellectual property is safe.
Genres: All fiction (specializing in Romance, YA, Romantasy - including LGBTQIAPN+).
Add-ons I offer:
- Typo & Punctuation: I'll fix minor typos, spelling errors, and punctuation slips as I read.
- Narrative Guidance: A concise roadmap with key tips to address the narrative gaps found in the review.
80k-100k+ words? Message me for a custom offer!
Genre:
Fanfiction
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Mystery
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Romance
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Fantasy
Language:
English
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Portuguese
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
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FAQ
What exactly will I receive with my order?
You'll get detailed inline comments (using Microsoft Word Track Changes or Google Docs) with my real-time reactions and technical observations. Also, a Reader Report and, if selected, Narrative Guidance: a concise roadmap with strategic tips to guide your rewrite and fix story gaps.
Do you provide a Reader’s Report for every package?
Yes! Every package includes a Reader Report, which is a visual diagnostic of your story's pacing, characters, plot and reader engagement. If you also need a roadmap on how to fix identified issues, please add the "Narrative Guidance" extra at checkout for strategic pointers on your next steps.
Can you beta read a manuscript longer than 50k words?
Absolutely! For full-length novels (80k-100k+ words), please message me first. I will send you a Custom Offer with a fair price and a realistic delivery timeline (usually 21–30 days) to ensure your story gets the attention it deserves.
Do you fix grammar and spelling mistakes?
My primary focus is on the story's structure, pacing, and characters. However, I offer a "Typo & Punctuation" extra if you’d like me to clean up minor slips and errors as I read. For deep copyediting, please contact me for a custom quote.
Do you accept NSFW, Erotica, or dark themes?
Yes, I am comfortable with Erotica and dark themes. I also specialize in LGBTQIAPN+ narratives. If your manuscript contains specific triggers or extreme content, feel free to message me beforehand to ensure we are a good fit.
What file formats do you accept?
I prefer .docx (Microsoft Word) or Google Docs, as these allow for the best use of inline commenting and tracking changes.
Reviews
31 reviews for this Gig
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donniegardner
United States
She went above and beyond what I expected from a beta reader. Her professionalism and attention to detail were excellent, and she communicated proactively throughout the process. The work was delivered in under 24 hours. I’ll definitely be hiring her again.
$50
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?P 
phebus66
Australia
Damares has once again delivered an absolutely amazing and in-depth report to help enhance and better the story I am writing. Providing a very detailed report and inline comments that not only support my writing but also how I might add to or change little aspects to ensure the reader has an excellent...
$50
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?B bimpe123
United States
Thank you for always doing a great job
$100-$200
Price
12 days
Duration
Helpful?A alissagerondini
Portugal
Working with Damares was great! I didn't expect her to give me such precise feedback, now I can better understand some aspects of my work, and a way to try to improve it.
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S sk_johnston
United States
I enjoy working with Damares and have learned a lot. She's not afraid of tough love when needed. She also really knows her stuff which has motivated me to take a deeper look at my novel and focus on some key improvements. I will end up with a much better story as a result of her comments.
$50-$100
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
Reviews
31 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
Most relevant
D donniegardner
United States
She went above and beyond what I expected from a beta reader. Her professionalism and attention to detail were excellent, and she communicated proactively throughout the process. The work was delivered in under 24 hours. I’ll definitely be hiring her again.
$50
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?P phebus66
Australia
Damares has once again delivered an absolutely amazing and in-depth report to help enhance and better the story I am writing. Providing a very detailed report and inline comments that not only support my writing but also how I might add to or change little aspects to ensure the reader has an excellent...
$50
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?B bimpe123
United States
Thank you for always doing a great job
$100-$200
Price
12 days
Duration
Helpful?A alissagerondini
Portugal
Working with Damares was great! I didn't expect her to give me such precise feedback, now I can better understand some aspects of my work, and a way to try to improve it.
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S sk_johnston
United States
I enjoy working with Damares and have learned a lot. She's not afraid of tough love when needed. She also really knows her stuff which has motivated me to take a deeper look at my novel and focus on some key improvements. I will end up with a much better story as a result of her comments.
$50-$100
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
