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I will beta read kid lit, mg, ya books with teaching exp no ai
Gig Summary
Beta Reader, Book Editor, Twitter Marketer, Teacher, and Published Author
Hi, I’m J.G. MacLeod, an award-winning, bestselling, Canadian romance author of heartfelt happily-ever-after stories. With 23+ years teaching experience and 9 published novels, I offer professional be...
Level 2
Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.
What people loved about this freelancer
wpg_dad
Canada
It has been great working with J.G! She did an exceptional beta read, and confirmed some of my concerns with the manuscript as well as pointing out some other...
barbara_marrs
United States
J.G. MacLeod did a most thorough job beta reading my YA novel in verse. The critiquing report went above and beyond, and the suggestions are very solid. Additionally,...
lauren_griffin
United States
I truly enjoyed working with J.G she is amazing and gives you detailed feedback for each of your chapters. I really appreciate her persepective from a educational...
kcottonestory
United States
J.G. MacLeod was fantastic to work with. I found her summary and chapter by chapter analysis extremely helpful. She also provided excellent marketing ideas. Highly recommended.
About this Gig
Want honest, detailed feedback from someone who understands young readers?
I'm J.G. MacLeod author of 9 published novels, proud mom of 3 school-aged kids, and a teacher with 23+ years working with children and teens.
What you'll get:
- Thoughtful, human feedback (NO AI) on story elements like characterization, conflict, pacing, tone, mood, and clarity
- Honest notes on what I loved, what didn't land, what needed more, and what could be stronger
- Insight from someone who has taught this exact age group for over two decades
My background:
- Combined Honors B.A. in English & History
- Bachelor of Education with distinction
- Additional qualifications in guidance, special ed, and social science
- 23+ years editing + giving constructive feedback to help writers improve
- Ran a writing club for students
- Lifetime passionate reader
If you want kind but honest feedback to make your story even better, I'm here for you.
Message me and let's get your book the thoughtful eyes it deserves!
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.
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FAQ
Do you translate to English?
No, your manuscript must be already written in standard English.
Do you offer ghostwriting?
No, you must write your own manuscript before we beta read it.
Will you still beta read my book if I've already published it?
Yes! Sometimes, authors publish their work and don't receive the positive reviews they were hoping for. Hiring us to beta read can provide detailed explanations for what you should consider changing.
What document file types do you accept?
I beta read MS Word docs and PDFs.
How long have you been beta reading?
I am a lifelong reader. I am also a teacher with 20+ years experience. I edit work on a daily basis. It is a part of who I am. I will instinctively know if something in your writing needs to be changed to provide a better reading experience. I also have 2 university degrees in this field.
My novel is unpublished. Will anyone else read it?
Your work will never be shared with anyone other than myself. I will retain your story for thirty days after your gig is done in case you wish to revise the story and hire me to beta read for you again. Your intellectual property is safe with me.
Will you line edit or copy edit my work while you beta read?
No. Beta reading is NOT editing. See my other gig for affordable copy editing.
What genre of books do you beta read?
All! As an English major with 2 university degrees, I have read a wide-range of literature, both fiction & non-fiction. My first degree specialized in historical texts. I also took courses that focused on poetry, writing, sci-fi/fantasy, & kid lit.
Do you beta read anything other than novels?
Yes! I can beta read poetry, screenplays, letters, memoirs etc.
What age range would you define middle grade as?
Middle-grade literature is generally aimed at children in middle school, rather than junior high or high school. I suggest aiming mg lit at children ages 9-12. Young-adult literature often has more mature themes, stronger language, increased violence, and a coming-of-age vibe to it for ages 13+.
Reviews
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W wpg_dad
Canada
It has been great working with J.G! She did an exceptional beta read, and confirmed some of my concerns with the manuscript as well as pointing out some other areas of concern. She gave detailed feedback with actionable items to fix. She clearly laid out the expectations for timeline and communicated her progress along the way. Really appreciate the work!
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
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Helpful?B barbara_marrs
United States
J.G. MacLeod did a most thorough job beta reading my YA novel in verse. The critiquing report went above and beyond, and the suggestions are very solid. Additionally, J.G. provided very proactive communication regarding the review's progress, and the delivery time was perfect.
$50-$100
Price
2 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?L lauren_griffin
United States
I truly enjoyed working with J.G she is amazing and gives you detailed feedback for each of your chapters. I really appreciate her persepective from a educational point of view. She provided invaluable expertise and I will absolutely be excited to work with her again. Thank you so much for your through review!
$50
Price
2 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?K kcottonestory
United States
J.G. MacLeod was fantastic to work with. I found her summary and chapter by chapter analysis extremely helpful. She also provided excellent marketing ideas. Highly recommended.
$50-$100
Price
4 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
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richeditor
United States
JG provided thoughtful, actionable, specific feedback on my middle grade novel that has helped me take the manuscript to the next level. She wrote both positive comments and suggestions for improvement for each chapter (and there are 40 chapters!). Her experience with kids in my potential readers' age range was invaluable. I highly recommend JG.
$50-$100
Price
4 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
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Reviews
14 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
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- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
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Most relevant
W wpg_dad
Canada
It has been great working with J.G! She did an exceptional beta read, and confirmed some of my concerns with the manuscript as well as pointing out some other areas of concern. She gave detailed feedback with actionable items to fix. She clearly laid out the expectations for timeline and communicated her progress along the way. Really appreciate the work!
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?B barbara_marrs
United States
J.G. MacLeod did a most thorough job beta reading my YA novel in verse. The critiquing report went above and beyond, and the suggestions are very solid. Additionally, J.G. provided very proactive communication regarding the review's progress, and the delivery time was perfect.
$50-$100
Price
2 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?L lauren_griffin
United States
I truly enjoyed working with J.G she is amazing and gives you detailed feedback for each of your chapters. I really appreciate her persepective from a educational point of view. She provided invaluable expertise and I will absolutely be excited to work with her again. Thank you so much for your through review!
$50
Price
2 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?K kcottonestory
United States
J.G. MacLeod was fantastic to work with. I found her summary and chapter by chapter analysis extremely helpful. She also provided excellent marketing ideas. Highly recommended.
$50-$100
Price
4 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?R richeditor
United States
JG provided thoughtful, actionable, specific feedback on my middle grade novel that has helped me take the manuscript to the next level. She wrote both positive comments and suggestions for improvement for each chapter (and there are 40 chapters!). Her experience with kids in my potential readers' age range was invaluable. I highly recommend JG.
$50-$100
Price
4 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
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