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I will beta read your erotica, romantasy, dark, contemporary romance novel
Romance Book Editor at Kiss and Critique
Hi, I’m Ritika, a romance developmental editor, founder of Kiss and Critique book editing service, and a professionally paid overthinker of your plot. If your story feels a little off but you can’t te...
Level 2
Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.
What people loved about this freelancer
alexa_santi
United States
I was initially referred to Ritika to do a sensitivity read of my historical romance novella since the heroine is half-Indian, but I also chose to add in a...
yofache
United States
Ritika delivered exactly what I needed: honest, structured feedback from someone who actually understands romance as a genre. I hired her to beta test an interactive...
thaisdematte
Brazil
Ritka really went above and beyond with her comments. Judging by her other reviews, I knew she would be amazing, but I didn't know just how good! Not only...
carrielomax
United States
Ritika's comments are so helpful! I really appreciate her feedback in sorting out this particular book - it's been stickier to write than I had hoped for, but we will get there with Ritika's thoughtful critique.
vconsolo
United States
As ALWAYS, working with Ritika is a pleasure beyond belief, and not only are her comments a serotonin boost I sometimes need, they are always super helpful...
About this Gig
Please contact me for availability first to avoid order cancellations
Hi there! I'm an EFA-certified editor & beta reader who helps romance authors see their stories through a reader's eyes, highlighting what truly works, what could hit harder, & how your characters' emotions come across on the page.
Whether it's your 1st book or 5th, I'll meet your story where it is, from soft, tender, slow burns to dark, obsessive love stories, and offer feedback that's honest, encouraging, & rooted in my love for the genre.
My feedback focuses on:
- Reader engagement & emotional connection
- Plot flow, pacing, clarity
- Character depth, motivation, chemistry
- Scene effectiveness & tension buildup
- Most importantly, what keeps readers hooked!
I also offer romance developmental editing that you can explore on my profile. And being an editor, my feedback is bound to veer into a critique. If you're looking for a lite dev. ed. with a LOT of reader reactions & thoughts, you're in the right place!
For reference, visit my profile for certifications, portfolio, reviews, & sample report. Contact me to get a custom quote & save your spot. Looking forward to hearing from you! :)
I don't use AI in my services
Genre:
Romance
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.
My Portfolio
FAQ
New to the book editing world? Here's what the process looks like!
The typical editing journey goes like this: Self-editing → Beta reading → More revisions/self-edits → Developmental editing → Line editing → Copy editing → Proofreading → Publishing. I specialize in two of these stages: Developmental Editing and Beta Reading!
Do you accept explicit or mature content?
Yes! I’m comfortable with all heat levels (gore too!) and approach every project with professionalism and respect. So don't hesitate to reach out if your book contains some "questionable" content. Trust me, I've read it all :)
What if I have a book with a huge word count?
That's no problem! I have beta read books with more than 350,000 words, so any length is absolutely fine with me. Just contact me for a custom quote!
What format should I submit my manuscript in?
You can submit your document in DOCX format.
Are you willing to sign an NDA?
Of course! I'd be more than happy to sign an NDA. (That said, even if you don't have an NDA prepared, confidentiality is always guaranteed!)
Reviews
264 reviews for this Gig
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A alexa_santi
United States
I was initially referred to Ritika to do a sensitivity read of my historical romance novella since the heroine is half-Indian, but I also chose to add in a beta read as well. I haven't had time to read the full coverage but I did skim it and it seems thorough. I appreciate that I received both a multi-page...
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
R 
Seller's Response
Helpful?Y 
yofache
United States
Ritika delivered exactly what I needed: honest, structured feedback from someone who actually understands romance as a genre. I hired her to beta test an interactive fiction platform, which is outside a typical beta read, and she adapted immediately. Her report covered pacing, POV consistency, character...
$50-$100
Price
3 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?T thaisdematte
Brazil
Ritka really went above and beyond with her comments. Judging by her other reviews, I knew she would be amazing, but I didn't know just how good! Not only did she give me reader reactions to every part she found deserving, but she also gave me constructive feedback on what I could improve and what was...
$50-$100
Price
13 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?C carrielomax
Repeat Client
United States
Ritika's comments are so helpful! I really appreciate her feedback in sorting out this particular book - it's been stickier to write than I had hoped for, but we will get there with Ritika's thoughtful critique.
Up to $50
Price
13 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?V vconsolo
Repeat Client
United States
As ALWAYS, working with Ritika is a pleasure beyond belief, and not only are her comments a serotonin boost I sometimes need, they are always super helpful in getting my story settled in the right place and finding those cracks I missed! I'm looking forward to working with her again soon!
Up to $50
Price
2 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?
Reviews
264 reviews for this Gig
| (258) | ||
| (5) | ||
| (1) | ||
| (0) | ||
| (0) |
Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
Most relevant
A alexa_santi
United States
I was initially referred to Ritika to do a sensitivity read of my historical romance novella since the heroine is half-Indian, but I also chose to add in a beta read as well. I haven't had time to read the full coverage but I did skim it and it seems thorough. I appreciate that I received both a multi-page...
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?Y yofache
United States
Ritika delivered exactly what I needed: honest, structured feedback from someone who actually understands romance as a genre. I hired her to beta test an interactive fiction platform, which is outside a typical beta read, and she adapted immediately. Her report covered pacing, POV consistency, character...
$50-$100
Price
3 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?T thaisdematte
Brazil
Ritka really went above and beyond with her comments. Judging by her other reviews, I knew she would be amazing, but I didn't know just how good! Not only did she give me reader reactions to every part she found deserving, but she also gave me constructive feedback on what I could improve and what was...
$50-$100
Price
13 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?C carrielomax
Repeat Client
United States
Ritika's comments are so helpful! I really appreciate her feedback in sorting out this particular book - it's been stickier to write than I had hoped for, but we will get there with Ritika's thoughtful critique.
Up to $50
Price
13 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?V vconsolo
Repeat Client
United States
As ALWAYS, working with Ritika is a pleasure beyond belief, and not only are her comments a serotonin boost I sometimes need, they are always super helpful in getting my story settled in the right place and finding those cracks I missed! I'm looking forward to working with her again soon!
Up to $50
Price
2 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?
