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I will beta read your erotica, romantasy, dark, contemporary romance novel
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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
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...
nmurguia
United States
I am always grateful for Ritika and her professional criticism of my work. It's the type of criticism that doesn't make you want to end your career, or unalive...
maentennessee
United States
Ritika is amazing. Words aren't enough to praise her. She is professional, thorough, and kind, yet doesn't hold back in her critique of what would make the...
w_stahl
United States
Thankful for the very detailed report and line comments. I have just started reviewing and so far I can tell this will be very helpful as I move forward with my work.
About this Gig
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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.
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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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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
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6 weeks
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Helpful?N nmurguia
United States
Ongoing collaborationI am always grateful for Ritika and her professional criticism of my work. It's the type of criticism that doesn't make you want to end your career, or unalive yourself. Its almost like foreplay if I'm being honest, like a perfect balance of criticism and praise. I usually give her the roughest of drafts...
$100-$200
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4 weeks
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maentennessee
United States
Ongoing collaborationRitika is amazing. Words aren't enough to praise her. She is professional, thorough, and kind, yet doesn't hold back in her critique of what would make the work better; dependable, timely, and exceptionally perceptive. This is my fifth book with Ritika, and I will use her for the rest of my series. Ritika...
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4 weeks
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Helpful?W w_stahl
United States
Thankful for the very detailed report and line comments. I have just started reviewing and so far I can tell this will be very helpful as I move forward with my work.
$200-$400
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4 weeks
Duration
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claireshefchik
Barbados
Ongoing collaborationI was so lucky to get a chance to work with Ritika again for this project. She is my favorite beta reader that I work with by far. She's the perfect mix of enthusiastic cheerleading and constructive criticism that genuinely improves your work. Her comments are always so entertaining, encouraging and...
$200-$400
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5 days
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283 reviews for this Gig
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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?N nmurguia
United States
Ongoing collaborationI am always grateful for Ritika and her professional criticism of my work. It's the type of criticism that doesn't make you want to end your career, or unalive yourself. Its almost like foreplay if I'm being honest, like a perfect balance of criticism and praise. I usually give her the roughest of drafts...
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?M maentennessee
United States
Ongoing collaborationRitika is amazing. Words aren't enough to praise her. She is professional, thorough, and kind, yet doesn't hold back in her critique of what would make the work better; dependable, timely, and exceptionally perceptive. This is my fifth book with Ritika, and I will use her for the rest of my series. Ritika...
$400-$600
Price
4 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?W w_stahl
United States
Thankful for the very detailed report and line comments. I have just started reviewing and so far I can tell this will be very helpful as I move forward with my work.
$200-$400
Price
4 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?C claireshefchik
Barbados
Ongoing collaborationI was so lucky to get a chance to work with Ritika again for this project. She is my favorite beta reader that I work with by far. She's the perfect mix of enthusiastic cheerleading and constructive criticism that genuinely improves your work. Her comments are always so entertaining, encouraging and...
$200-$400
Price
5 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
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