I will beta read and critique your fantasy novel

4.8
4.8

United States

I speak English

66 orders completed

My passion is in novel writing and editing, which I've done for more than two decades. Fantasy (any age group) and mystery/thriller are my favorite genres! Professionally, I work in academia, where I'...

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About this Gig

Everyone can benefit from a second set of eyes on their manuscript. As a writer, I know that firsthand. I offer this beta reader service for fantasy manuscripts (children's, YA, NA, or adult). I'm open to any sub-genre, including urban fantasy, high fantasy, fantasy romance, dystopian, and more! I am open to other genres, but please reach out so we can discuss if it would be a good fit.


You can expect in-line commentary throughout with my honest reactions, comments, and questions in addition to a 2-4 page reader report. The reader report focuses on your characters (relatability, believability, goals), your setting (immersion, world building, description), and overall plot (pacing, cohesion, understandability). You can also choose to add-on chapter summaries and a sample line edit of the first 3k words of your manuscript.

Genre:

Action

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Adventure

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Children’s books

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Mystery

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Romance

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Fantasy

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

6 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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    juaniewillemse

    ZA

    South Africa

    5

    Provided a real in depth look at my story with some great feedback on where improvements can be made. Excellent attention to detail and comments which will contribute greatly to my next editing run. Will definitely be recommending Emily to any author looking for a constructive beta reader.

    $100-$200

    Price

    6 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
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    menacerfafnirsf

    US

    United States

    5

    When selecting a beta reader, always choose one who provides in-line comments, like Emily, in addition to a beta reader report. I highly recommend Emily's service. I understand that my manuscript was 92k+ words, so it takes time to do a beta read for it, so one needs to walk away and come back to it...

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
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    zfighterfitness

    US

    United States

    4

    My second time using Emily's services. She has a really detailed delivery, plenty of inline comments and a good hefty reader report that answers any questions an author might have, in addition to the ones I asked specifically to know. Super pumped and enjoyed reading her feedback, much of which I will...

    $50-$100

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

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    dsmcvee

    CA

    Canada

    5

    I was testing my abilities as a fiction writer and reached out for feedback, hoping the evaluation would be motivating. Emily reviewed and commented on all the requirements of good writing. I felt mentored and coached. Her advice and pointers were respectful and valuable, and they will definitely make...

    $50

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    corrinne_y

    US

    United States

    5

    Emily delivery nine days ahead of schedule. But her reader reports and inline comments are thorough, detailed, and thoughtful. I thank Emily's compliments, kind words, and encouragement.

    $50

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
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Reviews

6 reviews for this Gig
4.8

(5)
(1)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.8
  • Quality of delivery
    4.8
  • Value of delivery
    4.8
Sort By
Most relevant
  • J
    image-docs

    juaniewillemse

    ZA

    South Africa

    5

    Provided a real in depth look at my story with some great feedback on where improvements can be made. Excellent attention to detail and comments which will contribute greatly to my next editing run. Will definitely be recommending Emily to any author looking for a constructive beta reader.

    $100-$200

    Price

    6 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • M
    image-docs

    menacerfafnirsf

    US

    United States

    5

    When selecting a beta reader, always choose one who provides in-line comments, like Emily, in addition to a beta reader report. I highly recommend Emily's service. I understand that my manuscript was 92k+ words, so it takes time to do a beta read for it, so one needs to walk away and come back to it...

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • Z
    image-docs

    zfighterfitness

    US

    United States

    4

    My second time using Emily's services. She has a really detailed delivery, plenty of inline comments and a good hefty reader report that answers any questions an author might have, in addition to the ones I asked specifically to know. Super pumped and enjoyed reading her feedback, much of which I will...

    $50-$100

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D

    dsmcvee

    CA

    Canada

    5

    I was testing my abilities as a fiction writer and reached out for feedback, hoping the evaluation would be motivating. Emily reviewed and commented on all the requirements of good writing. I felt mentored and coached. Her advice and pointers were respectful and valuable, and they will definitely make...

    $50

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C
    image-docs

    corrinne_y

    US

    United States

    5

    Emily delivery nine days ahead of schedule. But her reader reports and inline comments are thorough, detailed, and thoughtful. I thank Emily's compliments, kind words, and encouragement.

    $50

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No