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I will beta read your horror fiction
Gig Summary
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
michael_halsey
United States
Jamie did a great job understanding the story and its intent, grasping some of the more subtle elements and giving me actionable feedback. I had become a bit...
mjwhite14
United Kingdom
Jamie did an excellent job in respect of beta reading my novel. Not only was his communication prompt and very clear, he delivered on time, gave a fantastic...
singram1028
United States
Trust your manuscript to Jamie. He'll take good care of it. His insights and suggestions are always spot on perfect. I've booked him several times now. We work well together.
christina665
United States
Jamie is a beta reading gift! The feedback was fast, precise, and really elevated the story. This is honesty in its best form. I can't thank Jamie enough for...
singram1028
United States
Nuance, nuance, nuance! Jamie delivered again! Thank you! You're a rock star. You're making me into a better writer. The tweaks, both little and big, show such...
About this Gig
Do you want to improve your horror fiction?
Then this gig is for you!
I have over 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.
I read hundreds of books a year across genres, especially horror, which is one of my favourites. This means that I can offer you feedback on your horror fiction as both a reader and a fellow writer.
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 emotional impact, pace, plot, consistency, believability, character development, and world development. This critique will help you know exactly what to do to improve your work in future drafts or edits.
I'm looking forward to reading your work!
Please bear in mind when messaging me that I am in the UK (BST).
I DO NOT USE AI IN ANY OF MY SERVICES
Genre:
Horror/ thriller
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
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 or Google docs to other file formats.
Will you be editing my manuscript?
This is not an editing service, so I will make no changes to your manuscript itself, but I will provide an annotated copy.
Is there a limit to how long my book can be?
There is no limit, but if your work is longer than 100,000 words, please contact me so I can make you a custom order.
Will this be confidential?
Yes, I treat manuscripts with the utmost confidentiality
What will happen to your copy of my work after the order?
I will delete my digital copies of your work off my laptop after the completion of an order.
Can you make a custom offer?
Yes! If your work is particularly short, between tiers, or longer than 100,000 words, please contact me and I will make you a custom offer.
Do you read LGBTQ+ stories?
Yes, and I have plenty of experience doing so!
Do you use AI?
No. I don't use any form of AI in any of my services (whether that be messaging, writing up the reader reports, annotating the documents, or reading the manuscripts). Your work is read and criticised by a human.
Reviews
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C campbell21044
United States
Jamie is an extraordinary beta reader who combines expertise in literature and psychology. I greatly appreciate how Jamie read my book carefully in a focused session rather than in small chunks over weeks. Jamie clearly did not use AI and obviously read the entire book. The inline comments detailed how...
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S steve1416
Canada
Jamie provided an exceptionally thorough and thoughtful beta read. She followed the brief closely, completed a detailed feedback form, left extensive in-line comments throughout the manuscript, and even reread the book before finalizing some of her conclusions. Her feedback was candid, specific, and...
$50-$100
Price
11 days
Duration
Helpful?L ldalrymple
United States
This was my first experience working with Jamie as a beta reader and I am blown away by their professionalism and attention to detail. Jamie provided me with a reader report and in-line comments. Jamie is obviously quite experienced with the horror genre and deeply insightful when it comes to the craft...
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?P 
phoebemattana
United States
Jamie was lovely to work with. It was very clear to me that they were actively reading and engaging with the material, and that they had done more than a single read-through. They gave me their initial impressions, then went back to mark out where, after the fact, they could see foreshadowing and seeding....
$100-$200
Price
13 days
Duration
Helpful?L 
lucretiavastea
Germany
Working with Jamie has been a pleasure! They were fast, thorough, and unbelievably helpful. Not to mention, I could tell by the report and annotations that they put a great amount of care into beta reading my manuscript and were almost as invested as I am into getting it in the best shape it could be....
$100-$200
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
Reviews
186 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
C campbell21044
United States
Jamie is an extraordinary beta reader who combines expertise in literature and psychology. I greatly appreciate how Jamie read my book carefully in a focused session rather than in small chunks over weeks. Jamie clearly did not use AI and obviously read the entire book. The inline comments detailed how...
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S steve1416
Canada
Jamie provided an exceptionally thorough and thoughtful beta read. She followed the brief closely, completed a detailed feedback form, left extensive in-line comments throughout the manuscript, and even reread the book before finalizing some of her conclusions. Her feedback was candid, specific, and...
$50-$100
Price
11 days
Duration
Helpful?L ldalrymple
United States
This was my first experience working with Jamie as a beta reader and I am blown away by their professionalism and attention to detail. Jamie provided me with a reader report and in-line comments. Jamie is obviously quite experienced with the horror genre and deeply insightful when it comes to the craft...
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?P phoebemattana
United States
Jamie was lovely to work with. It was very clear to me that they were actively reading and engaging with the material, and that they had done more than a single read-through. They gave me their initial impressions, then went back to mark out where, after the fact, they could see foreshadowing and seeding....
$100-$200
Price
13 days
Duration
Helpful?L lucretiavastea
Germany
Working with Jamie has been a pleasure! They were fast, thorough, and unbelievably helpful. Not to mention, I could tell by the report and annotations that they put a great amount of care into beta reading my manuscript and were almost as invested as I am into getting it in the best shape it could be....
$100-$200
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
