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I will beta read your ya fiction
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
leeherold
United States
This is the second time I've worked with Jamie, and I won't hesitate to keep coming back. They continue to give insightful, actionable insights with courtesy...
ozgrillusgaming
Australia
Jamie showed a very thorough understanding and seemed to look at it through the eyes of a reader and the eyes of an editor, which really helped a lot. All the...
pacmanian
India
It's amply evident from the thorough, insightful, and eloquently drafted review I received that Jamie knows what it takes to write good fiction. Jamie's feedback...
s_h_saeb
United States
Of all the beta readers Jamie was the most wonderful! Read it as a reader and an editor. The review was exceptional and detailed, proving that attention was...
lf_types
United States
I am so grateful for Jamie’s feedback and annotations. Jamie is an excellent beta reader, who saw the heart of my project and gave helpful, specific feedback....
About this Gig
Do you want to improve your YA novel/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, including YA. This means that I can offer you feedback as both a reader and a fellow writer.
I will give you constructive feedback on your writing, deliver an annotated copy of your manuscript, 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).
If you have something particularly short, longer than 100,000 words, or between tiers, please contact me if you would like a custom offer.
I DO NOT USE AI IN ANY OF MY SERVICES
Genre:
Other
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
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.
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.
Do you beta read LGBT+ content?
Yes, and I have offered constructive feedback on many LGBT+ novels!
Can I get a custom offer?
Absolutely! If you have a work that is particularly short, in-between tiers, or longer than 100,000 words, I would be happy to make you a custom offer.
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 you be editing my manuscript?
I will make no changes to your manuscript itself, but I will provide an annotated copy.
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.
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A ally_christie
United States
I was very happy with Jamie's beta reading! The reader report really succinctly summarized the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript, and Jamie even pointed out typos and punctuation errors that were outside of the scope of a beta read. Jamie also gave very helfpul insight on how well the manuscript...
$100-$200
Price
3 weeks
Duration
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juliaishak
Malaysia
Jamie beta read the first 3 chapters of my novel manuscript and gave good feedback that are extremely useful. The delivery time was on-time and all my questions were addressed. As a Malaysian writer, I find it very useful to get the perspective of a reader from Britain. Jamie is also polite and honest....
Up to $50
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?N nevadawriter
Repeat Client
United States
Another great beta reading job! Jamie pointed out some interesting possibilities for the protagonists I hadn't really considered -- they will be on the rewrite. Annotations in manuscript particularly useful -- from the very precise to the overall feel. I've used Jamie before, and will again. Recommended!
$50-$100
Price
11 days
Duration
Helpful?L lily_baum
Canada
Jamie was great to work with! I received very helpful and useful feedback without it being overwhelming. The reader report was detailed and included both strengths and things to improve upon. Communicating with Jamie was fast and easy and my delivery was completed very quickly.
Up to $50
Price
7 days
Duration
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pepijn_hamer
Repeat Client
Netherlands
Jamie is a top tier beta reader. What you get in return is a deep understanding of both your characters, story, and world. With great suggestions for each of those aspects. Jamie has improved both Hollandos 1 and 2, and I'm certain Jamie will elevate Hollandos 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 too!
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
Reviews
208 reviews for this Gig
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A ally_christie
United States
I was very happy with Jamie's beta reading! The reader report really succinctly summarized the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript, and Jamie even pointed out typos and punctuation errors that were outside of the scope of a beta read. Jamie also gave very helfpul insight on how well the manuscript...
$100-$200
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?J juliaishak
Malaysia
Jamie beta read the first 3 chapters of my novel manuscript and gave good feedback that are extremely useful. The delivery time was on-time and all my questions were addressed. As a Malaysian writer, I find it very useful to get the perspective of a reader from Britain. Jamie is also polite and honest....
Up to $50
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?N nevadawriter
Repeat Client
United States
Another great beta reading job! Jamie pointed out some interesting possibilities for the protagonists I hadn't really considered -- they will be on the rewrite. Annotations in manuscript particularly useful -- from the very precise to the overall feel. I've used Jamie before, and will again. Recommended!
$50-$100
Price
11 days
Duration
Helpful?L lily_baum
Canada
Jamie was great to work with! I received very helpful and useful feedback without it being overwhelming. The reader report was detailed and included both strengths and things to improve upon. Communicating with Jamie was fast and easy and my delivery was completed very quickly.
Up to $50
Price
7 days
Duration
Helpful?P pepijn_hamer
Repeat Client
Netherlands
Jamie is a top tier beta reader. What you get in return is a deep understanding of both your characters, story, and world. With great suggestions for each of those aspects. Jamie has improved both Hollandos 1 and 2, and I'm certain Jamie will elevate Hollandos 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 too!
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
