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I will beta read any genre

5.0
5.0

United States

I speak English

210 orders completed

Reader, Writer, Editor

I am a voracious reader, and a freelance writer, editor, and beta reader who has been involved in creative writing for twelve years. I am committed to offering in-depth, constructive feedback with qui...

Level 2

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

What people loved about this freelancer

About this Gig

Let me offer both a reader's and a writer's perspective on your work. I know how hard it can be to share your writing with others, so I make sure to provide honest and in-depth critiques that are constructive, not destructive.


My focuses are on:

  • The Hook Does your first line grab me? Do the first few pages?
  • Characterization including motivation, development, consistency, and interplay
  • Dialogue For conciseness and flow
  • Pacing Scene, chapter, and book level
  • Setting, Atmosphere, and Worldbuilding Does the setting feel alive?
  • Plot and Conflict Are there any plot holes or inconsistencies?
  • Tone Does the tone ever feel at odds with the story?
  • Prose Including grammar, sentence syntax, and vocabulary


I provide in-line comments, a reader report, and a style sheet, and am happy to answer any additional questionnaires you submit. I also perform light editing (spelling mistakes, confusing sentences, distracting repetition, etc.) but this is not an editing service and comes as noticed. I also offer alpha reading services.


My specialties are Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Crime, and Romance, but am willing take on any genre. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Genre:

Action

Horror/ thriller

Romance

Science fiction

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

128 reviews for this Gig
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  • Value of delivery
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    sjleewriter

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This is the third time I've worked with Eric. That's a testament and endorsement in itself. With so many alpha/beta readers taking manuscripts and putting them in AI to do the work (especially on Fiverr), trust is in an iffy place, but not with Eric.

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    colindarney

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Eric is always a good experience, and he's reviewed my books for years now. For anyone considering approaching him for your work - just do it. I consider him a "foudational voice" for things to consider, and his insights are always on-point and exceedingly well thought out. That you again, Eric!

    $200-$400

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    cretanfish

    US

    United States

    5

    Once again, Eric provides vital insight and a masterful ability to assess the nature of the literature he's given. I find his feedback to be useful in that I am able to sense how a reader in my genre might react to my work with minimal front loading of back ground information.

    Up to $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    gtw02126

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Eric was a pleasure to work with again. He delivered insightful commentary into several parts of my manuscript that I had overlooked on my own passes, and offered suggestions to help refine the narrative. He's also a funny guy in general, and I personally believe this helps keep the constructive criticism...

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    shanebarry22

    US

    United States

    4

    Too many lol's written, it seemed a little too casual. Overall fine, I don't mind. Some good advice on what to improve and stuff about how characters pop in suddenly without introduction.

    $100-$200

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Worksample image
    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

128 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(127)
(1)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
Sort By
Most relevant
  • S
    image-docs

    sjleewriter

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This is the third time I've worked with Eric. That's a testament and endorsement in itself. With so many alpha/beta readers taking manuscripts and putting them in AI to do the work (especially on Fiverr), trust is in an iffy place, but not with Eric.

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C
    image-docs

    colindarney

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Eric is always a good experience, and he's reviewed my books for years now. For anyone considering approaching him for your work - just do it. I consider him a "foudational voice" for things to consider, and his insights are always on-point and exceedingly well thought out. That you again, Eric!

    $200-$400

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    cretanfish

    US

    United States

    5

    Once again, Eric provides vital insight and a masterful ability to assess the nature of the literature he's given. I find his feedback to be useful in that I am able to sense how a reader in my genre might react to my work with minimal front loading of back ground information.

    Up to $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    gtw02126

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Eric was a pleasure to work with again. He delivered insightful commentary into several parts of my manuscript that I had overlooked on my own passes, and offered suggestions to help refine the narrative. He's also a funny guy in general, and I personally believe this helps keep the constructive criticism...

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    shanebarry22

    US

    United States

    4

    Too many lol's written, it seemed a little too casual. Overall fine, I don't mind. Some good advice on what to improve and stuff about how characters pop in suddenly without introduction.

    $100-$200

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Worksample image
    Helpful?
    Yes
    No