I will beta read your horror fantasy or thriller manuscript
About this Gig
Looking for honest, thoughtful feedback on your horror, fantasy, thriller or speculative-fiction manuscript?
Ill read your work as both a reader and a story developer, then explain what is working, where the story may be losing strength, and what could help improve it without changing the story you want to tell.
My feedback may cover:
Reader engagement and pacing
Plot clarity and cause and effect
Character motivation and relationships
Atmosphere, tension and emotional impact
Confusing moments, continuity issues and missed payoffs
Strengths worth protecting in the next draft
What youll receive:
Depending on your package, youll receive a written feedback report and, where included, comments within the manuscript.
Please note:
This is beta reading and developmental feedback, not proofreading or line editing. I will not rewrite your prose or correct every spelling and grammar issue.
Before ordering:
Please send your manuscript as a Word document or readable PDF, with a short summary and any questions you would especially like me to consider.
For larger word counts, please contact me first to confirm scope and delivery time.
Language:
English
Genre:
Adventure
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Horror/ thriller
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Mystery
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Science
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Fantasy
Audience :
General readers
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Teen / young adult
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Adult
Complexity level:
Simple / easy read
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Intermediate
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Advanced
Voice:
Narrative
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
Is this proofreading or copy editing?
No. This is beta reading and developmental feedback focused on the reader experience, plot, pacing, characters, clarity and emotional impact. I may mention noticeable errors, but I will not correct every spelling, grammar or sentence-level issue.
Can I send part of a novel rather than the full manuscript?
Yes. You can send an opening chapter, several connected chapters, a novella or another extract within the package word limit. Please include a short summary of the wider story so I understand the intended context.
What file types do you accept?
Microsoft Word documents are preferred, especially when manuscript comments are included. I can also accept readable PDFs. Please contact me before ordering if your work is in another format.
Will my manuscript remain private?
Yes. Your manuscript and story information will be treated as confidential and used only to complete your order. I will not publish, share or reuse your material.
What does a revision include?
A revision covers clarification or correction of my feedback based on the original manuscript and brief. It does not include beta reading a newly rewritten version or reassessing major changes made after delivery.
Should I contact you before ordering?
Please contact me first if your manuscript exceeds the listed word count, contains several separate documents, or requires attention to a very specific issue. This helps me confirm the right package and delivery time.

