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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
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...
vconsolo
United States
As always working with Ritika is such a joy and I honestly cant say that enough about her and I keep coming back I cant wait to have her read the next story of this series (and yes...yes its the Dragon :D )
gillian_peters
Canada
I loved how blunt Ritika was - her commentary was hilarious, on point, and her report was especially helpful in identifying the weaknesses in my novel and in...
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...
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...
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.
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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!)
Reviews
279 reviews for this Gig
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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...
13 days
Duration
R 
Seller's Response
Helpful?V vconsolo
United States
Ongoing collaborationAs always working with Ritika is such a joy and I honestly cant say that enough about her and I keep coming back I cant wait to have her read the next story of this series (and yes...yes its the Dragon :D )
10 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?G gillian_peters
Canada
I loved how blunt Ritika was - her commentary was hilarious, on point, and her report was especially helpful in identifying the weaknesses in my novel and in offering helpful suggestions in order to strengthen it. I would definitely use Ritika again!
6 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?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...
2 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?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.
4 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?
Reviews
279 reviews for this Gig
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| (5) | ||
| (1) | ||
| (0) | ||
| (0) |
Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
Most relevant
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...
13 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?V vconsolo
United States
Ongoing collaborationAs always working with Ritika is such a joy and I honestly cant say that enough about her and I keep coming back I cant wait to have her read the next story of this series (and yes...yes its the Dragon :D )
10 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?G gillian_peters
Canada
I loved how blunt Ritika was - her commentary was hilarious, on point, and her report was especially helpful in identifying the weaknesses in my novel and in offering helpful suggestions in order to strengthen it. I would definitely use Ritika again!
6 days
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?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...
2 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?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.
4 weeks
Duration
R Seller's Response
Helpful?
