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I will beta read your fiction or fanfiction
Talented postgraduate beta reader and proofreader
Hi! You can call me Jamie. I have a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from a top-10 UK university and a Master's in Psychology. I've worked with over 650 clients and completed over 1400 orders w...
Buyers keep returning
Jamie Barry has an exceptional number of repeat buyers
Level 2
Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.
What people loved about this freelancer
alxfyv
United States
I find Jamie's analysis highly pertinent, informative, and on-point. His several constructive criticisms are spot on. I agree with all and am grateful for the...
journeys316
United States
This is the most useful review and read I have received. The level of insight and detail is truly remarkable. This is an invaluable beta read. Thank you. I will use it as a road map to improvement
lflouise
United States
Jamie’s sensitivity to a very personal story was exceptional. The suggestions she made to expand and improve the memoir will be helpful as I continue to work on the memoir. I would recommend her to other writers.
mayghanwilson
Honduras
Jamie helped me with my manuscript in ways no other BETA reader has so far. The exceptional detail he provided has been invaluable. If I could give Jamie a...
sarahlynnnnnn
United States
jamie was amazing, they answered all of my questions with care and their reader report was super detailed and helpful. they gave me some much needed confidence,...
About this Gig
Do you want to improve your novel, short story, fanfiction, or other creative work? Then this gig is for you!
I have ten years of experience in both producing and beta reading creative writing. I have a BA in English literature and creative writing from a university with the best creative writing department in the UK, so I know what makes a piece of work compelling.
Reading 100+ books a year across all genres, I am experienced in all fiction genres, including romance, erotica, YA, LGBT+ fiction, horror, fantasy, science fiction, short stories, thriller, mystery, history, etc.
I will give you honest, constructive feedback on your creative writing, deliver an annotated copy of your manuscript covering my impressions of your work, and provide a detailed reader report offering feedback on the technical aspects, tone, emotional impact, pace, plot, consistency, believability, character development, and world development.
I'm looking forward to reading your work!
Please bear in mind when messaging me that I am in the UK (BST).
If you have a document over 100,000 words or between tiers, please contact me for a custom offer.
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.
FAQ
Will you beta read erotica or other adult content?
Sure thing! I have no problem beta reading any kind of erotic content.
Will you be editing my manuscript?
I will make no changes to your manuscript itself, but I will provide an annotated copy.
How will you beta read my manuscript?
I will provide annotations in the form of comments, and also deliver an in-depth reader report on your manuscript. For this reason, I strongly prefer Word documents to other file formats.
Will my work be confidential?
Absolutely! I keep all documents secure, and I will delete your manuscript 30 days after the order is completed. Your work will not be shared or distributed to anyone else, but I reserve the right to use samples of the reader reports in my portfolio, with no author names or manuscript names included
What if my work is over 100,000 words?
Just send me a message and I will send you a custom offer.
Will you read books with disturbing content?
I am usually okay to read books with disturbing or transgressive content, but I would greatly appreciate a heads-up in advance for anything particularly disturbing so that I know what I am reading.
Can you beta read fanfiction?
Yes! I love beta reading fanfiction. Whilst it's likely I may have seen/read the media the fanfic is based on, I don't need to know the source material to give you constructive feedback, especially if you provide context for the fanfic.
Can I get a custom offer?
Of course! If you have a document over 100,000 words or in between tiers, please contact me for a custom offer.
Do you beta read LGBT novels?
Yes, and I have a lot of experience doing so :)
Do you use any AI?
No. I don't use any AI in any of my services.
Reviews
319 reviews for this Gig
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D dernhelm
Repeat Client
United States
This is one SEASONED beta reader! My story was definitely in the hands of a professional and I received high value for my money. I highly recommend her beta services for anyone who wants an experienced beta reader who KNOWs how to deliver competent and useful feedback!
$100-$200
Price
12 days
Duration
Helpful?M molsson90
Repeat Client
United Kingdom
Jamie helped me by beta reading a dystopian fantasy novel. He provided both a reader report and manuscript annotations. The report covered his impression on a high level and went into detail about pacing, characterisation, the plot, etc. The annotations pointed out areas that could benefit from being...
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?B bookmatthews
Repeat Client
United Kingdom
I've found Jamie's report and annotations invaluable in getting my manuscript towards a professional level. He has always delivered on time and feedback has been clear in helping me see where/how to improve, plus positive feedback given where I've got things right! Thanks Jamie 😃
Up to $50
Price
9 days
Duration
Helpful?R 
rozinawarnes324
Repeat Client
United Kingdom
This is my second time working with Jamie and I trust their opinions more than any other beta reader I've had. Jamie is clearly so knowledgable and their insights always goes above and beyond. Wonderful work as always! Thankyou so much
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?E 
ellie_tru
Repeat Client
United States
Jamie is phenomenal to work with. Not only does she provide timely, professional feedback, but she also provides comments that I definitely want to see as a writer. This is the second work that Jamie has beta read for me, and it is the sequel to the first. Her comments help me feel confident in my strengths...
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
Reviews
319 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
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Most relevant
D dernhelm
Repeat Client
United States
This is one SEASONED beta reader! My story was definitely in the hands of a professional and I received high value for my money. I highly recommend her beta services for anyone who wants an experienced beta reader who KNOWs how to deliver competent and useful feedback!
$100-$200
Price
12 days
Duration
Helpful?M molsson90
Repeat Client
United Kingdom
Jamie helped me by beta reading a dystopian fantasy novel. He provided both a reader report and manuscript annotations. The report covered his impression on a high level and went into detail about pacing, characterisation, the plot, etc. The annotations pointed out areas that could benefit from being...
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?B bookmatthews
Repeat Client
United Kingdom
I've found Jamie's report and annotations invaluable in getting my manuscript towards a professional level. He has always delivered on time and feedback has been clear in helping me see where/how to improve, plus positive feedback given where I've got things right! Thanks Jamie 😃
Up to $50
Price
9 days
Duration
Helpful?R rozinawarnes324
Repeat Client
United Kingdom
This is my second time working with Jamie and I trust their opinions more than any other beta reader I've had. Jamie is clearly so knowledgable and their insights always goes above and beyond. Wonderful work as always! Thankyou so much
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?E ellie_tru
Repeat Client
United States
Jamie is phenomenal to work with. Not only does she provide timely, professional feedback, but she also provides comments that I definitely want to see as a writer. This is the second work that Jamie has beta read for me, and it is the sequel to the first. Her comments help me feel confident in my strengths...
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
