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I will beta read and critique your manuscript
Gig Summary
Beta Reader, Developmental Editor, Copyeditor
Hello! I am Dimitry, a Developmental Critic/Editor.
I have a B.A. in English and over 35 years of experience as Editor in Chief in various New York publishing houses.
I specialize in beta reading, c...
Level 2
Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.
What people loved about this freelancer
majzoubie
United States
A thoughtful, experienced, and highly perceptive beta reader. He provided detailed, candid, and specific feedback throughout my long and complex manuscript,...
gigi42m
United States
Working with Dimitry was an outstanding experience from beginning to end. He provided a thorough, thoughtful, and highly professional critique of my novel that...
steveheimberger
United States
Solid, honest, and straight to the point - although you may need a thesaurus at times. Dimitry gave my manuscript a thorough cold read, delivered early, and...
About this Gig
Are you looking to publish your work, but first want to know if your characters and plot will resonate with your audience?
Are you sure your work is free of cultural blunders? Is there agreement between setting, mood and style?
Do you have a technical article, scientific study or business document that needs to be evaluated and critiqued in a constructive manner?
Send your work to me! I will beta-read your manuscript and provide you with a detailed and constructive critique from the perspective of a seasoned editor.
Having worked as Editor in Chief in New York publishing houses for over 40 years, I have read, edited, and critiqued countless manuscripts in multiple languages addressing every subject and genre. I know what publishers are looking for, and I will share that insight with you!
My Critique Will Include:
- Structure and Style
- Language Use
- Setting
- Characterization
- Plot and Conflict
- Dialogue
- Reader Engagement
- Overall Impressions
- Other Helpful Notes
Need more? My packages are completely customizable to fit your goals, budget, word count and timeline.
The world deserves to read your words. Place your order today!
Note: please message me before placing order.
Language:
English
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Spanish
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.
FAQ
Do you provide proofreading or editing as a part of this service?
This service does not include proofreading, grammar, copyediting, content editing, or sentence structure revisions. However, I will note errors as I notice them. I also offer editing services and would be happy to give you a quote if you would like to add them to your package.
Do you offer custom quotes?
Yes! If you have a custom word count or timeline, please message me so that I can meet your requirements.
I have a specific objective in mind for my manuscript. Will you offer a specialized critique?
Yes! My objective is to help you achieve your goals. Please message me with details about your objectives and I will include an analysis in my critique.
What document formats do you accept?
Microsoft Word is strongly preferred (doc or docx). If you need to send your manuscript in a different format, please contact me.
What genres will you beta read?
I have experience with and will provide professional feedback on works of any genre. I specialize in science-fiction, history, philosophy, foreign language, biography, YA fiction, medical, general fiction and non-fiction texts.
Will you handle my order right away?
I want to prioritize your order! Please message me prior to placing your order, so I can schedule your project to meet your timeline.
Reviews
96 reviews for this Gig
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M majzoubie
United States
A thoughtful, experienced, and highly perceptive beta reader. He provided detailed, candid, and specific feedback throughout my long and complex manuscript, identifying issues related to pacing, narrative logic, character motivation, repetition, transitions, and overall story structure. I especially...
$200-$400
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?G gigi42m
United States
Working with Dimitry was an outstanding experience from beginning to end. He provided a thorough, thoughtful, and highly professional critique of my novel that reflected both his experience and his genuine investment in helping authors improve their work. What I appreciated most was that Dimitry took...
$200-$400
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S 
steveheimberger
United States
Solid, honest, and straight to the point - although you may need a thesaurus at times. Dimitry gave my manuscript a thorough cold read, delivered early, and didn’t hold back on where the story needed more grit, depth, and better pacing. While striving to maintain my PG-13 rating, I did take his advice...
$200-$400
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?P polashreiber
United States
Ongoing collaborationDmitri delivered detailed and honest feedback. I appreciate his perspective on the themes and his character development notes.
$100-$200
Price
8 days
Duration
D 
Seller's Response
Helpful?V vicenzo_n
United States
Outstanding honest feedback, found stuff I never thought about. He is the real deal.
$200-$400
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
Reviews
96 reviews for this Gig
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| (10) | ||
| (0) | ||
| (0) | ||
| (0) |
Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
Most relevant
M majzoubie
United States
A thoughtful, experienced, and highly perceptive beta reader. He provided detailed, candid, and specific feedback throughout my long and complex manuscript, identifying issues related to pacing, narrative logic, character motivation, repetition, transitions, and overall story structure. I especially...
$200-$400
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?G gigi42m
United States
Working with Dimitry was an outstanding experience from beginning to end. He provided a thorough, thoughtful, and highly professional critique of my novel that reflected both his experience and his genuine investment in helping authors improve their work. What I appreciated most was that Dimitry took...
$200-$400
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S steveheimberger
United States
Solid, honest, and straight to the point - although you may need a thesaurus at times. Dimitry gave my manuscript a thorough cold read, delivered early, and didn’t hold back on where the story needed more grit, depth, and better pacing. While striving to maintain my PG-13 rating, I did take his advice...
$200-$400
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?P polashreiber
United States
Ongoing collaborationDmitri delivered detailed and honest feedback. I appreciate his perspective on the themes and his character development notes.
$100-$200
Price
8 days
Duration
D Seller's Response
Helpful?V vicenzo_n
United States
Outstanding honest feedback, found stuff I never thought about. He is the real deal.
$200-$400
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
