I will expert beta reader for theology and politics books
Expert Beta Reader for Theology, Philosophy, Politics and Social Science Books
About this Gig
I'm a teaching pastor, seminary professor, and former editorial coordinator at two Christian publishers. Over ten years I've been reading, teaching, and working inside theological publishing which means I've seen manuscripts at every stage, from drafts that don't yet know what they're arguing to texts that just need a careful outside eye.
I beta-read theology, philosophy, politics, sociology, and serious literary fiction. My feedback focuses on three things: whether your argument actually holds, whether your concepts are being used with precision, and whether your writing serves the reader it's meant for.
You'll receive an annotated version of your text with inline comments, plus a structured Reader Report organized by category. For Premium clients, I also deliver an executive summary and a Q&A chat session to go over the feedback together.
I read in English and Portuguese, and engage seriously with Reformed, Catholic, Baptist, and Orthodox traditions, as well as secular philosophy and social theory. If your book deals with ideas, I'm probably the right reader.
Language:
English
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Portuguese
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FAQ
Are you a native Portuguese speaker?
Yes. I was born and raised in Brazil, and I read and write fluently in both Portuguese and English.
What sort of comments do you add to the text?
I comment whenever the argument loses footing — where a claim isn't supported, where a term is being used inconsistently, or where the reasoning jumps without explanation. I also flag passages where the writing assumes too much from the reader, and mark what's working well so you know what to keep.
What does your Reader Report contain?
A structured document with my analysis organized by category: the central thesis and argumentative coherence, conceptual precision, structure and progression, accessibility to your target reader, and writing style. For each category I describe what I found and, where relevant, suggest how to address
What does the Sample Line Edit add-on get me?
I will line-edit up to 1,000 words of your choosing — usually the introduction or a representative chapter — correcting grammar, syntax, and flow while preserving your voice. This gives you a concrete sense of what a full line edit would look like before you invest in one.
What does the Additional Revision add-on get me?
After delivering my initial feedback, I'll do one more full pass on your revised manuscript and update my comments accordingly.
Can I message you before purchasing?
Yes, and I'd encourage it for longer manuscripts or books that don't fit neatly into the categories listed. A quick conversation upfront saves both of us time.
How do I send you my manuscript?
After purchase, send it as a Word document or PDF through Fiverr's messaging system.

