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I will beta read your thriller and horror stories
Beta reader now booking for 2026!
I have three decades' experience in publishing (including 25+ years as a magazine editor), and I've published two thriller novels. Most recently, I've performed beta reads for writers on Reddit and Fi...
About this Gig
I will beta read your manuscript and provide you with a critique report. I will give you 100% honest feedback on:
1) my overall impression;
2) macro elements, such as:
- Character;
- plot;
- genre;
- pace; and
- world building; and
3) micro elements, such as:
- Dialogue;
- prose; and
- point of view.
Note: I don't use AI!
If you have specific questions that you want me to answer as I read the book or draft, please send them with your work.
Please note that this service doesn't include proofreading.
Please contact me if you have any questions. For this gig I require your manuscript as a MS Word document, a source file (.rtf), or a PDF.
I am currently accepting work in the following genres:
- Thrillers
- Horror
I look forward to reading your work!
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 in your beta reads?
No!!!
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F frank_brasingto
United States
This beta read was very helpful. The feedback was encouraging but also specific, with clear notes on pacing, folklore clarity, repetition, character load, and emotional threads that may need more development. The reader understood the story’s intent and gave actionable comments without trying to rewrite...
$100-$200
Price
11 days
Duration
Helpful?J jack_escobar
United States
Awesome and good information. Will use again.
$50-$100
Price
8 days
Duration
Helpful?T terrillnorth
Repeat Client
United States
Jed offered specific, actionable advice about how to work properly within the genre.
$100-$200
Price
10 days
Duration
Helpful?T terrillnorth
Repeat Client
United States
Jed brought the exact voice I needed to improve my novel. Expertise beyong my expectation.
$100-$200
Price
10 days
Duration
Helpful?A allenhillauthor
Repeat Client
United States
This was my second time working with Jed and once again he did a fantastic job. Not only did Jed provide me with his detailed report but he also answered a set of question I have for my Beta readers. What makes Jed great at being a Beta reader is that he's able to not only break down a novel, but also...
$100-$200
Price
10 days
Duration
Helpful?
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7 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
F frank_brasingto
United States
This beta read was very helpful. The feedback was encouraging but also specific, with clear notes on pacing, folklore clarity, repetition, character load, and emotional threads that may need more development. The reader understood the story’s intent and gave actionable comments without trying to rewrite...
$100-$200
Price
11 days
Duration
Helpful?J jack_escobar
United States
Awesome and good information. Will use again.
$50-$100
Price
8 days
Duration
Helpful?T terrillnorth
Repeat Client
United States
Jed offered specific, actionable advice about how to work properly within the genre.
$100-$200
Price
10 days
Duration
Helpful?T terrillnorth
Repeat Client
United States
Jed brought the exact voice I needed to improve my novel. Expertise beyong my expectation.
$100-$200
Price
10 days
Duration
Helpful?A allenhillauthor
Repeat Client
United States
This was my second time working with Jed and once again he did a fantastic job. Not only did Jed provide me with his detailed report but he also answered a set of question I have for my Beta readers. What makes Jed great at being a Beta reader is that he's able to not only break down a novel, but also...
$100-$200
Price
10 days
Duration
Helpful?
