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I will beta read your erotica, romantasy, dark, contemporary romance novel
Gig Summary
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...
Buyers keep returning
Ritika has an exceptional number of repeat buyers
Level 2
Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.
What people loved about this freelancer
ava_ang
Singapore
Ritika provided a thorough beta read of my manuscript, tailoring her feedback to my current stage of editing. Her fresh perspective helped me identify lingering...
yofache
United States
Ritika is exceptional. This was my second time hiring her to beta an interactive romance product (not a normal manuscript), and she brought the same sharp editor...
vmae53
United States
I just finished going through your notes, and honestly can’t thank you enough. Not only did you deliver superfast, your commentary was absolute gold. You managed...
rag5051
United States
I had an amazing experience working with Ritika! She gives very detailed, thoughtful notes - and she's wonderful with finding spots that need improvement and...
karenb2020
United States
Working with this beta reader was a wonderful experience. Their feedback was thoughtful, thorough, and incredibly helpful, balancing honest critique with genuine...
About this Gig
Please contact me for availability first
I don't use AI in my services (sample reports available on request)
Hi, I'm Ritika, a romance developmental editor at Kiss and Critique. I help romance authors see their stories through a reader's eyes but with a professional lens to make their book structurally strong. This service is a lite developmental edit by a romance genre specialist.
It's perfect for you if you:
- Can't afford a full developmental edit but still want strong story bones because publishing is expensive AF and shouldn't require selling a kidney (or feet pics)
- Want to strengthen your book before sending it to a developmental editor, so you get the most out of a full edit
My feedback focuses on:
- Reader engagement & emotional connection
- Plot flow, pacing & clarity
- Character depth, motivation & chemistry
- Scene effectiveness & tension
- What keeps readers hooked
Whether you write soft slow burns or pitch-black, obsessive love stories, I'll meet your story where it is with honest, actionable feedback.
For certifications, portfolio, & reviews, visit my profile. Send me your word count for a custom quote & save your spot. Looking forward to hearing from you! :)
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!)
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Singapore
Ritika provided a thorough beta read of my manuscript, tailoring her feedback to my current stage of editing. Her fresh perspective helped me identify lingering issues after developmental editing and strengthen the story overall.
$200-$400
Price
4 weeks
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yofache
United States
Ongoing collaborationRitika is exceptional. This was my second time hiring her to beta an interactive romance product (not a normal manuscript), and she brought the same sharp editor eye with zero fluff. She didn’t just “try it for an hour.” She ran multiple full stories across different character types to stress-test authenticity,...
$100-$200
Price
3 weeks
Duration
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Helpful?V vmae53
United States
Ongoing collaborationI just finished going through your notes, and honestly can’t thank you enough. Not only did you deliver superfast, your commentary was absolute gold. You managed to point out issues that would improve the manuscript while still making me feel inspired to write, which is a rare gift! I value your service...
$100-$200
Price
11 days
Duration
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rag5051
United States
I had an amazing experience working with Ritika! She gives very detailed, thoughtful notes - and she's wonderful with finding spots that need improvement and offering notes in a gentle, kind way. She will also tell you what's working, too! She truly gives her actual experience reading your book - so...
$200-$400
Price
6 weeks
Duration
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Helpful?K karenb2020
United States
Working with this beta reader was a wonderful experience. Their feedback was thoughtful, thorough, and incredibly helpful, balancing honest critique with genuine encouragement. They pointed out areas that needed clarification while also highlighting what was working, and their comments gave me clear,...
$50
Price
8 days
Duration
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Helpful?
Reviews
280 reviews for this Gig
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Most relevant
A ava_ang
Singapore
Ritika provided a thorough beta read of my manuscript, tailoring her feedback to my current stage of editing. Her fresh perspective helped me identify lingering issues after developmental editing and strengthen the story overall.
$200-$400
Price
4 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?Y yofache
United States
Ongoing collaborationRitika is exceptional. This was my second time hiring her to beta an interactive romance product (not a normal manuscript), and she brought the same sharp editor eye with zero fluff. She didn’t just “try it for an hour.” She ran multiple full stories across different character types to stress-test authenticity,...
$100-$200
Price
3 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?V vmae53
United States
Ongoing collaborationI just finished going through your notes, and honestly can’t thank you enough. Not only did you deliver superfast, your commentary was absolute gold. You managed to point out issues that would improve the manuscript while still making me feel inspired to write, which is a rare gift! I value your service...
$100-$200
Price
11 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?R rag5051
United States
I had an amazing experience working with Ritika! She gives very detailed, thoughtful notes - and she's wonderful with finding spots that need improvement and offering notes in a gentle, kind way. She will also tell you what's working, too! She truly gives her actual experience reading your book - so...
$200-$400
Price
6 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?K karenb2020
United States
Working with this beta reader was a wonderful experience. Their feedback was thoughtful, thorough, and incredibly helpful, balancing honest critique with genuine encouragement. They pointed out areas that needed clarification while also highlighting what was working, and their comments gave me clear,...
$50
Price
8 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?
