I will alpha read, beta read your literary fiction, thriller, horror, or mystery novel

4.8
4.8

United States

I speak English, Italian, German

293 orders completed

BOOK EDITING, PROOFREADING, FORMATTING, AND BETA READING

Hello, I’m Doris, a professional editor, writer, and translator. I specialize in beta reading, developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, formatting, and book translation. I trans...

Level 2

Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.

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About this Gig

Are you seeking honest, detailed feedback from a reader who understands the heart of storytellingthe pacing, tone, and emotion behind every word?

I offer professional Alpha and Beta Reading services tailored specifically for literary fiction, thriller, horror, and mystery novels. Whether you need a raw, first-impression critique (Alpha) or reader-focused feedback before publication (Beta), Im here to help sharpen your story.


What You'll Get:

  • Insightful feedback on plot, pacing, and flow
  • In-depth analysis of characters and dialogue
  • Notes on suspense, tension, and emotional impact
  • Observations on consistency, clarity, and tone
  • Honest reader impressions what works and what doesn't
  • Suggestions for improving narrative and engagement


Genres I Specialize In:

  • Literary Fiction
  • Horror (psychological, supernatural, classic or modern)
  • ️Mystery (cozy, noir, crime, gothic)
  • Thriller (psychological, crime, domestic, survival)


Why Me?

As a passionate reader and writer, I understand the balance between artistic voice and reader expectations. You'll receive thoughtful, constructive feedback with a focus on your authorial intent never generic criticism.

Genre:

Literary fiction

Memoir/ biography

Religion/ spirituality

Language:

English

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.

Reviews

90 reviews for this Gig
4.8

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.8
  • Quality of delivery
    4.8
  • Value of delivery
    4.8
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    morgannichols96

    US

    United States

    3.7

    I appreciated Doris' feedback, and her delivery was on time. But I did feel like some of the notes were repetitive, and in one chapter she got my characters names wrong so I'm not sure if she uses a template or what. But in general it was good feedback and helped me on my new draft.

    $100-$200

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
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    No
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    ed_pettusjr

    US

    United States

    4.3

    I thought Doris did an excellent job in reviewing my story. I gave her a list of tough questions to focus on and she nailed it. For example; Did any characters feel unrealistic, inconsistent, or underdeveloped? And sure enough, she poured it out. Her review was in depth and detail showcasing what she...

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B

    breagan2010

    US

    United States

    5

    Very thorough, honest, actionable feedback. Doris provided exactly what I was hoping for - great feedback from what a reader thinks of the story page by page. Exceeded my expectations.

    $50-$100

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    twitchett

    US

    United States

    5

    After reading Doris' reader report, I could tell she had read and understood what I had written. I found her insights valid and compelling. My final work will be better because of her comments.

    $100-$200

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • E
    image-docs

    eedgejr

    US

    United States

    5

    I had a great experience working with this beta reader. They delivered everything on time and offered very reasonably priced packages, which made the whole process feel like an excellent value. What really stood out was the quality of the feedback. It was thoughtful, professional, and genuinely insightful—not...

    Up to $50

    Price

    2 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

90 reviews for this Gig
4.8

(80)
(5)
(2)
(3)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.8
  • Quality of delivery
    4.8
  • Value of delivery
    4.8
Sort By
Most relevant
  • M

    morgannichols96

    US

    United States

    3.7

    I appreciated Doris' feedback, and her delivery was on time. But I did feel like some of the notes were repetitive, and in one chapter she got my characters names wrong so I'm not sure if she uses a template or what. But in general it was good feedback and helped me on my new draft.

    $100-$200

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • E
    image-docs

    ed_pettusjr

    US

    United States

    4.3

    I thought Doris did an excellent job in reviewing my story. I gave her a list of tough questions to focus on and she nailed it. For example; Did any characters feel unrealistic, inconsistent, or underdeveloped? And sure enough, she poured it out. Her review was in depth and detail showcasing what she...

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B

    breagan2010

    US

    United States

    5

    Very thorough, honest, actionable feedback. Doris provided exactly what I was hoping for - great feedback from what a reader thinks of the story page by page. Exceeded my expectations.

    $50-$100

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • T
    image-docs

    twitchett

    US

    United States

    5

    After reading Doris' reader report, I could tell she had read and understood what I had written. I found her insights valid and compelling. My final work will be better because of her comments.

    $100-$200

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • E
    image-docs

    eedgejr

    US

    United States

    5

    I had a great experience working with this beta reader. They delivered everything on time and offered very reasonably priced packages, which made the whole process feel like an excellent value. What really stood out was the quality of the feedback. It was thoughtful, professional, and genuinely insightful—not...

    Up to $50

    Price

    2 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No