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I will provide beta reading, manuscript feedback, and story development review
Level 2
Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.
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What people loved about this freelancer
annielettemay
United States
Richard is very thorough. This is my first beta read and he was able to explain the process and had patience with me. He cares about the reader experience,...
sight_scrbe
United States
Richard was professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the project. He completed the beta read on schedule and provided detailed inline comments...
skyebairstow
Australia
Richard is fantastic, He followed the brief to perfection, giving exactly the feedback I needed at in the final stage before publication. I am very appreciative...
alissa_monte
United States
Richard is my favorite beta reader I've worked with so far. His feedback is detailed and immediately actionable. He provides an excellent balance of encouragement...
About this Gig
My beta reading service is focused on providing honest manuscript feedback, constructive critique, and suggestions. I will make detailed inline comments as I read your story, and deliver a comprehensive book report. You will get clear, actionable 100% human feedback on what works, and what doesn't, so you can make your story very engaging.
Genres I love to beta read:
- Science Fiction
- Thriller
- Military Fiction
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Post-apocalyptic
- Dystopian
- Action/Adventure
- Afrofuturism
My critique will focus on the elements of a story:
- Character
- Central conflict
- Character motivation
- Characterization
- Character development and likability
- Setting
- Point of view
- Plot
- Climax and resolution
- Whatever stands out, good or bad
- Suggestions for improvement
As a former soldier, I provide military insights on:
- Small units tactics
- Special Forces operations
- Realistic use of military equipment
If necessary, I will be your sensitivity reader on the African experience.
With a foundation in sociology, I will help ground your story in real-world social dynamics, even in.
Ready to take your story to the next level? Message me for a higher word count or place your order. I'm here to help.
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.
FAQ
Do you beta read books with dark themes?
Yes, I do.
Will you read books longer than 110,000 words?
Yes, I will beta read books longer than 110,000 words. Please send me a message to find out the terms.
Do you beta read experimentalist novels?
I have a wide taste in reading. If you need a fresh pair of eyes on your experimentalist novel, send me a message.
Do you beta read books that contain steamy scenes?
Yes.
Do you read movie scripts?
Yes.
Are you interested in other projects that are not writing-related?
Yes, of course. Send me a message, and we can discuss the details.
Do you read stories with LGBT content?
Yes. Feel free to send your story to me.
How long does it take you to beta read a manuscript?
I have an average turnaround of 10,000 words/day. However, I often work faster, depending on the situation.
Do you have a nondisclosure agreement form?
I would be very happy to sign it if you can provide one with your manuscript.
What do you do with your copy of the manuscript after you beta read it?
I use top-grade security on my computers, and I delete manuscripts after 30 days.
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annielettemay
United States
Richard is very thorough. This is my first beta read and he was able to explain the process and had patience with me. He cares about the reader experience, explaining how a reader would react to a passage or scene. There is a LOT of great feedback. All very actionable, especially after reading and rereading...
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3 days
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Helpful?L larry_gross
United States
There were certain elements on the review that felt very personal to the reader. He didn’t like made up names. Most sci-fi of this style (large world, space opera) use made up names. He felt there were too many characters… again, this is very common for this type of book. It also felt he didn’t fully...
$100-$200
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2 weeks
Duration
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Helpful?S sight_scrbe
United States
Richard was professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the project. He completed the beta read on schedule and provided detailed inline comments that showed he was actively engaged with the manuscript. His feedback offered valuable insight into reader experience, pacing, character engagement,...
$100-$200
Price
11 days
Duration
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skyebairstow
Australia
Richard is fantastic, He followed the brief to perfection, giving exactly the feedback I needed at in the final stage before publication. I am very appreciative of your time and attention Richard! I highly recommend his enthusiastic and dedicated nature and would definitely use him again.
Up to $50
Price
3 days
Duration
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Helpful?A alissa_monte
United States
Richard is my favorite beta reader I've worked with so far. His feedback is detailed and immediately actionable. He provides an excellent balance of encouragement (noting sections that work and are resonant) while also appropriately identifying issues and areas for improvement. His constructive criticisms...
$50-$100
Price
6 days
Duration
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Reviews
591 reviews for this Gig
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| (18) | ||
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A annielettemay
United States
Richard is very thorough. This is my first beta read and he was able to explain the process and had patience with me. He cares about the reader experience, explaining how a reader would react to a passage or scene. There is a LOT of great feedback. All very actionable, especially after reading and rereading...
Up to $50
Price
3 days
Duration
O Seller's Response
Helpful?L larry_gross
United States
There were certain elements on the review that felt very personal to the reader. He didn’t like made up names. Most sci-fi of this style (large world, space opera) use made up names. He felt there were too many characters… again, this is very common for this type of book. It also felt he didn’t fully...
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
O Seller's Response
Helpful?S sight_scrbe
United States
Richard was professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the project. He completed the beta read on schedule and provided detailed inline comments that showed he was actively engaged with the manuscript. His feedback offered valuable insight into reader experience, pacing, character engagement,...
$100-$200
Price
11 days
Duration
O Seller's Response
Helpful?S skyebairstow
Australia
Richard is fantastic, He followed the brief to perfection, giving exactly the feedback I needed at in the final stage before publication. I am very appreciative of your time and attention Richard! I highly recommend his enthusiastic and dedicated nature and would definitely use him again.
Up to $50
Price
3 days
Duration
O Seller's Response
Helpful?A alissa_monte
United States
Richard is my favorite beta reader I've worked with so far. His feedback is detailed and immediately actionable. He provides an excellent balance of encouragement (noting sections that work and are resonant) while also appropriately identifying issues and areas for improvement. His constructive criticisms...
$50-$100
Price
6 days
Duration
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