I will beta read your literary fiction novel

5.0
5.0

United States

I speak English

29 orders completed

Enthusiastic, experienced beta reader and editor

Hello! I am an award-winning Creative Writing BFA graduate with a background in developmental editing. As a student at Otterbein University, I served as the head fiction editor of the school magazine ...

Level 2

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

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About this Gig

As I read your project, I will add in-text comments to give you an idea of how I experience your story as a reader. Whether you need a plot overhaul or special care devoted to dialogue, I am more than willing to work with you so my comments are perfectly tailored to your unique goals as a writer!


This service also includes a reader's report detailing the following: 

  • General impressions of your novel
  • If the characters and dialogue feel lifelike
  • If the pacing and story structure flow well
  • Miscellaneous details unique to your writing needs


Why I would be a good fit for your project:

  • I love reading quality fiction, and I care deeply about promoting the literary field, so I am motivated to help you improve your manuscript!
  • I will deliver insights from the perspective of a reader and writer, ensuring a well-rounded critique that factors in the expectations of your audience. 
  • I work efficiently and communicate promptly with my clients. I have been praised by previous buyers for my enthusiasm for a range of genres and subject matter - if you give me work that you care about, I will help you translate your passion into a compelling novel!


*I do not accept AI-written manuscripts!

Genre:

Literary fiction

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

22 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
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    boonerang

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Grace read my 107,000-word literary fiction manuscript, left hundreds of inline comments, and an insight-laden reader report. She didn’t leave vague impressions or comments; she left specific, located notes. She tracked recurring phrases across hundreds of pages, caught POV slips I'd missed after sixty-plus...

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    ghostayane

    US

    United States

    5

    I don't know what I was expecting when I paid for this service because I had never written anything before. But, what I got was exceptional. I was scared to death to get my work to someone, but Grace made the experience amazing, and the confidence in myself to keep working. I got a very detailed report,...

    $100-$200

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B
    image-docs

    bradjagger

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    I had a wonderful experience working with her as a beta reader. She was incredibly responsive, thoughtful, and thorough in her feedback. She took the time to engage deeply with the book and provided detailed notes that were both encouraging and genuinely helpful. Her insights will absolutely make the...

    $100-$200

    Price

    13 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B
    image-docs

    bradjagger

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    I had the pleasure of working with this beta reader on my book Yeshua’s Awakening, and the experience exceeded my expectations. She provided an incredibly thorough read-through, offering thoughtful, detailed feedback that truly strengthened the manuscript. Her insights were perceptive and constructive,...

    $100-$200

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B

    berni3962

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    The review was exceptional in its scope and delivery, and it was extremely good value. The poins made showed a deep understanding of the work and were designed to improve it in a way that was entirely cmpatable with the original.

    $100-$200

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

22 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(21)
(1)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
Sort By
Most relevant
  • B
    image-docs

    boonerang

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Grace read my 107,000-word literary fiction manuscript, left hundreds of inline comments, and an insight-laden reader report. She didn’t leave vague impressions or comments; she left specific, located notes. She tracked recurring phrases across hundreds of pages, caught POV slips I'd missed after sixty-plus...

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    ghostayane

    US

    United States

    5

    I don't know what I was expecting when I paid for this service because I had never written anything before. But, what I got was exceptional. I was scared to death to get my work to someone, but Grace made the experience amazing, and the confidence in myself to keep working. I got a very detailed report,...

    $100-$200

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B
    image-docs

    bradjagger

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    I had a wonderful experience working with her as a beta reader. She was incredibly responsive, thoughtful, and thorough in her feedback. She took the time to engage deeply with the book and provided detailed notes that were both encouraging and genuinely helpful. Her insights will absolutely make the...

    $100-$200

    Price

    13 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B
    image-docs

    bradjagger

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    I had the pleasure of working with this beta reader on my book Yeshua’s Awakening, and the experience exceeded my expectations. She provided an incredibly thorough read-through, offering thoughtful, detailed feedback that truly strengthened the manuscript. Her insights were perceptive and constructive,...

    $100-$200

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B

    berni3962

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    The review was exceptional in its scope and delivery, and it was extremely good value. The poins made showed a deep understanding of the work and were designed to improve it in a way that was entirely cmpatable with the original.

    $100-$200

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No