I will beta read your literary fiction novel

5.0
5.0

United States

I speak English

56 orders completed

Gig Summary

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.

What people loved about this freelancer

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

38 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(37)
(1)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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  • J

    jalfamais

    US

    United States

    5

    Grace was an excellent beta reader and gave me exactly what I was hoping for. She read my entire literary fiction novel carefully and left thoughtful, detailed comments throughout the manuscript, along with a comprehensive reader report. Her feedback went well beyond grammar, she consistently identified...

    $100-$200

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    ghostayane

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    This is my second time working with Grace, and it was just as incredible as the first. The first time I was scared to give me work to someone, the second time I was scared to see if she liked the changes I had made in my book. Every time you hand your work over to a stranger it can be hard. But Grace...

    $200-$400

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    ghostayane

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    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
  • G

    gigi42m

    US

    United States

    5

    Grace did an outstanding job as a beta reader for my novel. She went far beyond simply answering the questionnaire I provided—she carefully read the manuscript, left thoughtful comments throughout, and offered insightful feedback on everything from pacing and character development to areas that could...

    $200-$400

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K
    image-docs

    katethomas_kct

    US

    United States

    5

    I was very nervous submitting my work for beta reading for the very first time. Grace’s feedback was eloquent, prompt, helpful, honest, and genuine. I felt she truly understood the world of my novel and engaged with it in the way I hope a reader one day might. Thank you, Grace!

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

38 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(37)
(1)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • J

    jalfamais

    US

    United States

    5

    Grace was an excellent beta reader and gave me exactly what I was hoping for. She read my entire literary fiction novel carefully and left thoughtful, detailed comments throughout the manuscript, along with a comprehensive reader report. Her feedback went well beyond grammar, she consistently identified...

    $100-$200

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    ghostayane

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    This is my second time working with Grace, and it was just as incredible as the first. The first time I was scared to give me work to someone, the second time I was scared to see if she liked the changes I had made in my book. Every time you hand your work over to a stranger it can be hard. But Grace...

    $200-$400

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    ghostayane

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    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
  • G

    gigi42m

    US

    United States

    5

    Grace did an outstanding job as a beta reader for my novel. She went far beyond simply answering the questionnaire I provided—she carefully read the manuscript, left thoughtful comments throughout, and offered insightful feedback on everything from pacing and character development to areas that could...

    $200-$400

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K
    image-docs

    katethomas_kct

    US

    United States

    5

    I was very nervous submitting my work for beta reading for the very first time. Grace’s feedback was eloquent, prompt, helpful, honest, and genuine. I felt she truly understood the world of my novel and engaged with it in the way I hope a reader one day might. Thank you, Grace!

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No