I will professionally beta read your manuscript
Your literary agent, book writing and publishing pro!
About this Gig
*Please read the full service description below and contact me before ordering*
As a literary agent, I always inquire about beta reads before signing a client. They provide invaluable feedback, however they do not guarantee positive feedback. Writing is deeply personal and not everyone is ready for constructive feedback. If you are ready, congratulations! You have reached a milestone in the book writing process.
When I read your manuscript, I look at:
- the readability and pace of your manuscript.
- your plot, characters, setting, and timeline.
- tension, arcs, main and sub-storylines.
- voice, character actions and more.
And, if your manuscript is nonfiction, I also look at:
- credibility of topic, research, language, ability for a reader to understand the topic, voice, flow, interest and much more.
Genres I accept:
- Memoir
- Nonfiction
- Self-help
- Cookbooks/Health
- Crime/Thriller/Mystery
- Romance
- MG/YA
- Literary
- Christian/Faith
- Upmarket/book club/debut literary or commercial fiction
I do not accept poetry, erotica, sci-fi, fantasy or historical fiction.
I am an award-winning author & literary agent with 20 years of experience. I offer a lit agent & reader POV when completing beta reads.
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.
Clients I’ve worked with
Simon & Schuster
Books Publishing
I sold Fighting Infertility to Simon and Schuster/HCI on behalf of my client, Samantha Busch, television star and wife of NASCAR driver, Kyle Busch.
Feb 2020
My Portfolio
FAQ
What format does my manuscript need to be sent in?
Please send me a Microsoft Word doc of your manuscript.
Do you beta read nonfiction?
Yes, I actually love nonfiction and have many years of experience working in this area.
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M meredithrodkey

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I couldn’t be more thrilled about my decision to hire Marisa to do a beta read of my manuscript. Her feedback was professional, insightful, kind, and encouraging — if you feel your work is ready for an objective review, hire her!! (Why wouldn’t you want an actual literary agent to be your beta reader?!? I jumped at the chance and you should, too!)
$100-$200
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9 days
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M meredithrodkey

United States
I couldn’t be more thrilled about my decision to hire Marisa to do a beta read of my manuscript. Her feedback was professional, insightful, kind, and encouraging — if you feel your work is ready for an objective review, hire her!! (Why wouldn’t you want an actual literary agent to be your beta reader?!? I jumped at the chance and you should, too!)
$100-$200
Price
9 days
Duration
Helpful?

