I will extensively beta read from a developmental perspective

4.7
4.7

United States

I speak English

162 orders completed

Gig Summary

a storyteller helping others polish their manuscripts!

Hi there! I'm Kimberly. I'm a writer and professional editor. When I'm not writing or studying storytelling, I'm often reading or reviewing books online. Reading is my world. Writing is my reason for...
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.

Genre:

Action

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Literary fiction

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Mystery

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Romance

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Science fiction

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

134 reviews for this Gig
4.7

(127)
(3)
(0)
(0)
(4)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.7
  • Quality of delivery
    4.7
  • Value of delivery
    4.7
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    hannahpascoenz3

    NZ

    New Zealand

    Order Canceled

    1

    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?
    Yes
    No
  • S
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    sullybaseball

    US

    United States

    Order Canceled

    1

    She failed to deliver anything and did not communicate with me for over a month.

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 months

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    hawksky

    US

    United States

    Order Canceled

    1

    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?
    Yes
    No
  • K
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    kauffmanjlk

    US

    United States

    5

    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?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    syddsthefool

    US

    United States

    4.3

    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?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

134 reviews for this Gig
4.7

(127)
(3)
(0)
(0)
(4)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.7
  • Quality of delivery
    4.7
  • Value of delivery
    4.7
Sort By
Most relevant
  • H

    hannahpascoenz3

    NZ

    New Zealand

    Order Canceled

    1

    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?
    Yes
    No
  • S
    image-docs

    sullybaseball

    US

    United States

    Order Canceled

    1

    She failed to deliver anything and did not communicate with me for over a month.

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 months

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • H
    image-docs

    hawksky

    US

    United States

    Order Canceled

    1

    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?
    Yes
    No
  • K
    image-docs

    kauffmanjlk

    US

    United States

    5

    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?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    syddsthefool

    US

    United States

    4.3

    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?
    Yes
    No