I will beta read and critique your novel

5.0
5.0

United States

I speak English

302 orders completed

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

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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

244 reviews for this Gig
5.0

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
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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
  • F

    fletcherr713

    US

    United States

    5

    Mindy is the best. You can tell she takes her role seriously. She pays close attention and provides excellent feedback. Her notes were not some vague word salad leaving the writer with little direction. She provided clear actionable notes with thoughtful explanations behind them. And most importantly,...

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A

    alishaachavez

    US

    United States

    5

    As a brand new author who just needed some feedback to know if what I was trying to write was even worth continuing, I got all of that and so much more. I actually cried happy tears reading her feedback because I was struggling so hard with imposter syndrome. Thank you so much, and I look forward to using her again after edits are made.

    Up to $50

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • R
    image-docs

    raauthor

    JM

    Jamaica

    4.7

    Pro who knows what she's doing, has an excellent grasp of the mechanics of writing in the English language, and knows how to deliver criticism well. Although the Gig I sent was limited in scope, from her work, I am going to guess she really understands the romance niche. Highly recommend, especially...

    Up to $50

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D

    dean56871

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This is my second time using Mindy's beta services, and she continues to impress. She provides everything a serious author needs: inline comments, a detailed report, and a thorough questionnaire. I thought I had already identified everything that needed fixing, yet she caught things no one else had....

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

244 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(243)
(1)
(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
  • F

    fletcherr713

    US

    United States

    5

    Mindy is the best. You can tell she takes her role seriously. She pays close attention and provides excellent feedback. Her notes were not some vague word salad leaving the writer with little direction. She provided clear actionable notes with thoughtful explanations behind them. And most importantly,...

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A

    alishaachavez

    US

    United States

    5

    As a brand new author who just needed some feedback to know if what I was trying to write was even worth continuing, I got all of that and so much more. I actually cried happy tears reading her feedback because I was struggling so hard with imposter syndrome. Thank you so much, and I look forward to using her again after edits are made.

    Up to $50

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • R
    image-docs

    raauthor

    JM

    Jamaica

    4.7

    Pro who knows what she's doing, has an excellent grasp of the mechanics of writing in the English language, and knows how to deliver criticism well. Although the Gig I sent was limited in scope, from her work, I am going to guess she really understands the romance niche. Highly recommend, especially...

    Up to $50

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D

    dean56871

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This is my second time using Mindy's beta services, and she continues to impress. She provides everything a serious author needs: inline comments, a detailed report, and a thorough questionnaire. I thought I had already identified everything that needed fixing, yet she caught things no one else had....

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No