I will extensively beta read from a developmental perspective
Gig Summary
a storyteller helping others polish their manuscripts!
About this Gig
You finished your manuscript, read through it until the words all jumbled together, and are in need of a fresh pair of eyes to take it to its fullest potential. Great news: I'm your gal.
With my background in writing and editing, I promise to provide extensive feedback including an in-depth analysis with clear, actionable suggestions for improvement.
- Intro/Ending
- POV/Voice
- Characters
- Pacing/Flow
- Dialogue
- Setting
- Plot Holes & Inconsistencies
- Strengths & areas to improve
You will get: In-line comments of reactions as I read along & a detailed multiple page reader report with constructive feedback.
While reading, I am asking myself:
- Was the story gripping from the very beginning? If not, why?
- Is there any point where the pacing seems too slow or fast?
- Are there any parts of the story that confused me?
- Are there any inconsistencies?
- Is the setting immersive?
- Do the characters & their actions/dialogue feel authentic?
- Does the writing style suit the target audience/genre?
- Is the ending satisfying?
Preferred Genres: YA and Adult Fiction (fantasy, romance, thriller, paranormal, mystery, adventure, litrpg, short stories, horror), Non-Fiction, Philosophy
I do not use AI at all.
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 accept projects that are in drafting stages or incomplete?
Yes! I am more than happy to help with projects that are still early in their drafting process or not yet completed.
Do you accept reading a series out of order? (ex: beta reading book 2 but not book 1)
Yes, I will read books out of their series order.
134 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
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H hannahpascoenz3

New Zealand
Order Canceled
I'm really sad to be writing this as Kimberly has worked on one of my other manuscripts and gave good feedback. However, even the first delivery took some time to the point I had little time to go over her feedback before I sent it to my editor. I had given her the benefit of the doubt so thought I'd...
$100-$200
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S 
sullybaseball

United States
Order Canceled
She failed to deliver anything and did not communicate with me for over a month.
$100-$200
Price
2 months
Duration
Helpful?H 
hawksky

United States
Order Canceled
I'm not sure what happened. Kimberly didn't respond to my request for an update after the project was marked "very late." I hired several beta readers from different demographics because I wanted a broad range of perspectives before moving forward with my novel. Her feedback was an important part of...
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?K 
kauffmanjlk

United States
Kim's feedback on Act 4 was incredibly encouraging and insightful. She praised the pacing, tension, and emotional payoff throughout the act, calling it her favorite section of the book so far. Her notes helped identify areas for improvement while also highlighting what was already working, particularly...
$50
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S syddsthefool

United States
Although my order took much longer than expected, Kimberly’s attention to detail and care with my manuscript made the wait worth it. She gave me a lot of things to think about, directions I could go in, etc. Her in line comments were extremely helpful and the reader report was quite thorough.
$100-$200
Price
6 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
134 reviews for this Gig
| (127) | ||
| (3) | ||
| (0) | ||
| (0) | ||
| (4) |
Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
H hannahpascoenz3

New Zealand
Order Canceled
I'm really sad to be writing this as Kimberly has worked on one of my other manuscripts and gave good feedback. However, even the first delivery took some time to the point I had little time to go over her feedback before I sent it to my editor. I had given her the benefit of the doubt so thought I'd...
$100-$200
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S 
sullybaseball

United States
Order Canceled
She failed to deliver anything and did not communicate with me for over a month.
$100-$200
Price
2 months
Duration
Helpful?H 
hawksky

United States
Order Canceled
I'm not sure what happened. Kimberly didn't respond to my request for an update after the project was marked "very late." I hired several beta readers from different demographics because I wanted a broad range of perspectives before moving forward with my novel. Her feedback was an important part of...
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?K 
kauffmanjlk

United States
Kim's feedback on Act 4 was incredibly encouraging and insightful. She praised the pacing, tension, and emotional payoff throughout the act, calling it her favorite section of the book so far. Her notes helped identify areas for improvement while also highlighting what was already working, particularly...
$50
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S syddsthefool

United States
Although my order took much longer than expected, Kimberly’s attention to detail and care with my manuscript made the wait worth it. She gave me a lot of things to think about, directions I could go in, etc. Her in line comments were extremely helpful and the reader report was quite thorough.
$100-$200
Price
6 weeks
Duration
Helpful?

