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I will alpha read your work in progress
Writing stories on the go
Level 1
Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.
About this Gig
Please message me before placing your order, so we can see if we're a good fit.
Why am I your perfect choice?
The gig you get is honest feedback from someone who meticulously follows plots, characters, and development of the story. Needless to say that I am an avid reader, and I will never use AI to analyze your work.
My experience in mentoring teens and adults, as well as having hundreds of excellent reviews from both published and aspiring authors, has taught me judgment-free zone and good communication make for a beautiful finished product.
What you get depending on the gig :
The Brief:
- Inline commentary
- Story overview
The Moderate:
- First impression notes
- Character development commentary
- Consistency notes
- Dialogue analysis
- Suggestions and questions that may help you edit your work
- Report with everything above and more, listed and organized for your convenience
The Comprehensive:
- Everything above plus a document with my notes about the "skeleton" of your current story structure
I can provide my best services for these genres:
- Fantasy
- YA
- NA
- Horror
- Thriller/mystery
- Romance
- Cozy subgenres
Please submit your work in Microsoft Word or Google Docs format, and let's get down to re
Language:
English
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Serbian
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
What does an alpha reader do?
An alpha reader goes through a rough, first draft of your manuscript, to give you feedback on the overall structure of your work, the essence of the story, character development, etc. They look at the big picture and point out both strong and weak points as fellow authors.
What makes it different than beta reading?
The main difference is that alpha reading is more focused on the developmental phase of the manuscript, whereas beta reading is focused on the subjective impression of a reader-how a casual reader sees your work.
When should I hire an alpha reader?
If you're unsure about your hooks, plot twists, pacing, details about your world-building or a certain character arc-you're looking for an alpha reader.
Do you accept unfinished manuscripts?
Yes! Anything from an introductory chapter, half a manuscript or a complete rough draft.
Can I send you a list of questions?
Yes, please do! "How did you like this character?" "Are there enough plot twists?" "Is the pacing near the end too slow?" are some of the most common ones, and I will answer all your questions within the report.
Can I see your portfolio?
I do not publicly showcase my previous reader reports, but with the consent of published authors I have been working with, I can message you with a template and a sample of my work. Author's privacy comes first.
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lmarmac

United States
It may feel redundant to see my reviews for Lili, but it's only because I keep coming back for her excellent work! This time I had a bit of an odd brief, and she was incredibly helpful and adaptable! I needed only a short excerpt read over by her, but she put her all into doing so. Highly recommend!
Up to $50
Price
3 days
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lmarmac

United States
As always, Lili is an excellent alpha reader! She gives such thoughtful insight with keen attention to details. From structure to characterization to prose, she has a great depth of knowledge that is reflected in all of her comments.
Up to $50
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?A arthurwillia693

United States
An essential part of my creative process I cannot praise her enough her work is divine and we would be hundreds of orders in at this point if I could write fast enough. She understands characters and stories, she provides such wonderful encouragement and critique. If you need someone serious about storytelling...
$50-$100
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?L 
lmarmac

United States
Once again, I've sought out Lili's astute eye to be my Alpha Reader. And once again, I am not disappointed by her work! I so appreciate your keen insight, her ability to highlight what works, while offering input on what may need more refining. She is prompt in her communication and detailed in her feedback. I'm so grateful have her insight in this project!
Up to $50
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?L 
lmarmac

United States
I have worked with Lili before and was excited to be able to continued to work with her on a series of novellas. She is a very detailed alpha reader who offers keen insight that both highlights the strengths of the novella while also offering helpful critique and considerations. I always walk away from...
Up to $50
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
151 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
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lmarmac

United States
It may feel redundant to see my reviews for Lili, but it's only because I keep coming back for her excellent work! This time I had a bit of an odd brief, and she was incredibly helpful and adaptable! I needed only a short excerpt read over by her, but she put her all into doing so. Highly recommend!
Up to $50
Price
3 days
Duration
L 
Seller's Response
Helpful?L 
lmarmac

United States
As always, Lili is an excellent alpha reader! She gives such thoughtful insight with keen attention to details. From structure to characterization to prose, she has a great depth of knowledge that is reflected in all of her comments.
Up to $50
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?A arthurwillia693

United States
An essential part of my creative process I cannot praise her enough her work is divine and we would be hundreds of orders in at this point if I could write fast enough. She understands characters and stories, she provides such wonderful encouragement and critique. If you need someone serious about storytelling...
$50-$100
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?L 
lmarmac

United States
Once again, I've sought out Lili's astute eye to be my Alpha Reader. And once again, I am not disappointed by her work! I so appreciate your keen insight, her ability to highlight what works, while offering input on what may need more refining. She is prompt in her communication and detailed in her feedback. I'm so grateful have her insight in this project!
Up to $50
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?L 
lmarmac

United States
I have worked with Lili before and was excited to be able to continued to work with her on a series of novellas. She is a very detailed alpha reader who offers keen insight that both highlights the strengths of the novella while also offering helpful critique and considerations. I always walk away from...
Up to $50
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
