Josh is unavailable until Jun 9, 2026

Out for a few days, but I'll be back soon.

I will beta read and critique your manuscript, fiction, nonfiction, novel, or memoir

5.0
5.0

United States

I speak English

747 orders completed

Beta Reading

I am an avid reader, a pastor, author of "Bayou Refuge," a mystery book now available on Amazon, and a former adjunct professor. I have an undergraduate degree in communication with a minor in English...

Level 2

Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.

Highly Responsive

Known for exceptionally quick replies

What people loved about this freelancer

About this Gig

Are you Looking to enhance the quality of your writing or just get some honest feedback on your manuscript?


Allow me to offer you professional beta reading and review services for your novels, ebooks and nonfiction work. I'm a detail-oriented beta reader, with years of experience, I've beta-read thrillers, romance, science fiction and nonfiction.


I will read your manuscript with an open mind, paying particular attention to elements such as the story, character growth, pace, and overall structure.


I will give feedb a reader report in docx format, or in comments if requested.


What You'll Get:


Detailed Feedback

Notes on setting, characterization, pacing, plot etc.

Comprehensive Beta Reading

Confidentiality

Reader's Perspective

Grammar and Style Feedback


My Services Include:


Comments in margins if requested instead of a report

Express Delivery if requested

Light Editing Upon Request

Video Consults upon request


Beta Reading Genres:


Crime

Thriller

Fiction

Non-fiction 

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

Mystery

Adventure

Horror

Memoirs

Crime

Many More


I will not critique documents with excessive amounts of explicit content.


Let's work together to make your work shine.

Genre:

Education

Humor/ entertainment

Lifestyle

Mystery

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.

Reviews

399 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(393)
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    tongilamanly

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4.7

    Josh was an excellent Beta Reader. I asked for a sensitivity review of the religious elements of my story. Josh provided a very useful review. He gave me an understanding of a reader who might expect a religious story. I had not thought of my story as a religious one. But his review allowed me to see...

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K

    kaivegalyra

    US

    United States

    5

    This seller was able to get back to me a week earlier than expected. It was a very nice surprise. Would certainly recommend.

    $200-$400

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    sonnypemberton3

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    I will use Josh again! He did exactly what I was needing for this project, and in far fewer days than I thought it would take. The notes were thorough and his feedback towards the end really was the bow on the package. Thank you!

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    levimichaud

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Josh was an incredible beta reader. He provided insightful suggestions and left comments on every other page of the novel, making it easy to understand what he was thinking as a beta reader and what areas needed improvement or were just right. Whenever I asked questions, he was extremely polite and quick...

    $100-$200

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L
    image-docs

    levimichaud

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Josh did a great job of responding to any questions I had, and gave useful suggestions. Very helpful and kind. Thanks!

    $100-$200

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

399 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(393)
(6)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • T

    tongilamanly

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4.7

    Josh was an excellent Beta Reader. I asked for a sensitivity review of the religious elements of my story. Josh provided a very useful review. He gave me an understanding of a reader who might expect a religious story. I had not thought of my story as a religious one. But his review allowed me to see...

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K

    kaivegalyra

    US

    United States

    5

    This seller was able to get back to me a week earlier than expected. It was a very nice surprise. Would certainly recommend.

    $200-$400

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    sonnypemberton3

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    I will use Josh again! He did exactly what I was needing for this project, and in far fewer days than I thought it would take. The notes were thorough and his feedback towards the end really was the bow on the package. Thank you!

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L
    image-docs

    levimichaud

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Josh was an incredible beta reader. He provided insightful suggestions and left comments on every other page of the novel, making it easy to understand what he was thinking as a beta reader and what areas needed improvement or were just right. Whenever I asked questions, he was extremely polite and quick...

    $100-$200

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L
    image-docs

    levimichaud

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Josh did a great job of responding to any questions I had, and gave useful suggestions. Very helpful and kind. Thanks!

    $100-$200

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No