I will beta read and critique your novel

5.0
5.0

United States

I speak English

336 orders completed

Gig Summary

I am a developmental editor located in the United States. I am a published author with Penguin Random House, hold a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing from Boise State University, and a Specializat...

Level 2

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

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About this Gig

Please contact me before you place an order.


I am an experienced Beta Reader who leans in the developmental edit direction, with quick turnaround times, a 1-2 page Reader Response Report, a detailed Questionnaire, in-document comments.


I DO NOT USE AI.


Message Me and let's talk about your manuscript!


What you can expect working with me:


1.   Publishing Experience: As a published author, I've worked with collaborative teams to bring a book to life.


2.    Detailed Feedback: I will deliver comprehensive feedback that goes beyond surface-level comments. You can expect a detailed report covering plot structure, character arc, world-building and any other specific aspects you'd like me to focus on.


3.    Constructive Criticism: I will tell you what I think isn't working in your manuscript, but I'll also be sure to include what is.


4.    Confidentiality and Respect: Your work and your time are valuable to me. I will treat them with the utmost respect. Your manuscript will remain strictly confidential, and I am committed to maintaining your intellectual property rights. Again, I DO NOT use AI in anyway shape or form. Feedback comes from me alone.

Genre:

Adventure

Children’s books

History

Mystery

Romance

Fantasy

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

268 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(266)
(2)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
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    stephaniejho

    CA

    Canada

    5

    I was so nervous to spend this amount of money on a "beta read" but it was the best money I've spent on my writing so far! Mindy provided an incredibly thorough review of my manuscript and offered lots of feedback for me to consider. I have no doubt that my final draft will be significantly stronger...

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • I

    irisbaxter

    RS

    Serbia

    5

    Working with Mindy was one of the best decisions I made for my series. I sent her all four books of my psychological thriller series, and her feedback was thoughtful, detailed, and genuinely useful in a way that beta feedback often isn't. She didn't just tell me what she liked — she pinpointed exactly...

    $200-$400

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • H

    hbwilleford

    US

    United States

    5

    Mindy did an excellent job beta reading my novel. She pointed out a couple of basic plot flaws that I now agree must be fixed. Mindy was also very detailed in pointing out minor glitches throughout the manuscript where a reader might be confused. Equally as important to me, she gave positive feedback...

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • F

    fletch_brown

    US

    United States

    5

    Mindy provided detailed and actionable feedback, including a full beta reader report and responses to several prompts. She gave great overall insight and thoughts on what could be improved. She was polite and kept me apprised of the status. Highly recommend!

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K

    katedronova88

    AE

    United Arab Emirates

    5

    This was my first time hiring a beta reader for my book, and it was also my first novel, so I was a little nervous. But let me tell you—you’re in good hands. It was worth every penny. The feedback was thoughtful, detailed, and incredibly valuable. It was clear that my book was read carefully, and every...

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

268 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(266)
(2)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
Sort By
Most relevant
  • S

    stephaniejho

    CA

    Canada

    5

    I was so nervous to spend this amount of money on a "beta read" but it was the best money I've spent on my writing so far! Mindy provided an incredibly thorough review of my manuscript and offered lots of feedback for me to consider. I have no doubt that my final draft will be significantly stronger...

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • I

    irisbaxter

    RS

    Serbia

    5

    Working with Mindy was one of the best decisions I made for my series. I sent her all four books of my psychological thriller series, and her feedback was thoughtful, detailed, and genuinely useful in a way that beta feedback often isn't. She didn't just tell me what she liked — she pinpointed exactly...

    $200-$400

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • H

    hbwilleford

    US

    United States

    5

    Mindy did an excellent job beta reading my novel. She pointed out a couple of basic plot flaws that I now agree must be fixed. Mindy was also very detailed in pointing out minor glitches throughout the manuscript where a reader might be confused. Equally as important to me, she gave positive feedback...

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • F

    fletch_brown

    US

    United States

    5

    Mindy provided detailed and actionable feedback, including a full beta reader report and responses to several prompts. She gave great overall insight and thoughts on what could be improved. She was polite and kept me apprised of the status. Highly recommend!

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K

    katedronova88

    AE

    United Arab Emirates

    5

    This was my first time hiring a beta reader for my book, and it was also my first novel, so I was a little nervous. But let me tell you—you’re in good hands. It was worth every penny. The feedback was thoughtful, detailed, and incredibly valuable. It was clear that my book was read carefully, and every...

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No