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I will beta read and give feedback and critique

4.9
4.9

Netherlands

I speak English, Dutch, Italian, French

934 orders completed

I have published two literary novels and self-published crime fiction. I worked as a film and travel journalist and have been reviewing crime fiction for a long time. I run two blogs. I have a master'...

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About this Gig

I'll evaluate your manuscript with compassion and honesty, delivering an eye-opening evaluation. I'm a published author, journalist, and reviewer.

I know the feeling of showing others your work. I get the frustration of getting stuck. I've been a novice. I got my foot in the door. I have published two literary novels and self-published crime fiction. I worked as a film/travel journalist and have reviewed crime fiction. I have a master's in film and have worked in the film industry; I recognize a good story when I see one.

I want to build your manuscript up and develop its strong points. You can count on me to clear the path for your creativity and success. 

I look at plot, characterization, tone, tension, dialogue, structure, chapter-length ( beginning and ending points), continuity, rhythm, and target audience. I will find inconsistencies. 

They picked my first manuscript out of the slushpile; I will give you tips on how to grab the editor's or readers' attention with your opening chapters. If you like, I can help you with your submission letter.

I love my fellow authors and am a voracious reader; it'll be my pleasure to work together. 

Genre:

Children’s books

Literary fiction

Mystery

Romance

Fantasy

Language:

Dutch

English

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540 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    geekyarcher

    US

    United States

    5

    I've had three beta readers on Fiverr for my manuscript. Simona was by far the best. Her notes were incredibly helpful. Frankly, I was in tears reading the report. She understood every single moment I intended a reader to feel, and her inline comments showed a level of care and engagement I didn't expect....

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

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    paytonleegold

    US

    United States

    5

    As a first time writer I was very nervous about this process. But working with Simona was great! Her feedback was incredibly precise, showing exactly what needed work, and even better, what was already working well. I feel as an Author it is easy to overthink our work, and Simona really helped me see that this was a story worth writing about.

    $200-$400

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
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    No
  • A

    anetalegiec

    Repeat Client

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    I am once again thoroughly impressed by Simona’s professionalism and dedication. She previously edited my main novel, Brand of Dusk. For this project, she provided beta reading services for the prequel novella, The Copper Rain. Her attention to detail remains exceptional. She has a keen eye for narrative...

    $50-$100

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

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    Yes
    No
  • L
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    l_a_johnson

    US

    United States

    4.7

    Simona was great to work with. From the delivery materials alone, it was clear she took the time to engage with my novel as an actual reader, not just someone completing a task. Her report gave me a lot to think about before I begin querying agents, and I am genuinely grateful for the care and thought she put into it.

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    sophiemazzaro

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    We did it!! We really did it. I couldn't have finished my manuscript without the help of Simona - and even at the very end she proved once again there was no other option for this job but her :) She simply was wonderful to work with and she'll be the reason I'm going to write another book, so I can read her fun commentary.

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

540 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(530)
(10)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • G

    geekyarcher

    US

    United States

    5

    I've had three beta readers on Fiverr for my manuscript. Simona was by far the best. Her notes were incredibly helpful. Frankly, I was in tears reading the report. She understood every single moment I intended a reader to feel, and her inline comments showed a level of care and engagement I didn't expect....

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Worksample image
    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • P

    paytonleegold

    US

    United States

    5

    As a first time writer I was very nervous about this process. But working with Simona was great! Her feedback was incredibly precise, showing exactly what needed work, and even better, what was already working well. I feel as an Author it is easy to overthink our work, and Simona really helped me see that this was a story worth writing about.

    $200-$400

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A

    anetalegiec

    Repeat Client

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    I am once again thoroughly impressed by Simona’s professionalism and dedication. She previously edited my main novel, Brand of Dusk. For this project, she provided beta reading services for the prequel novella, The Copper Rain. Her attention to detail remains exceptional. She has a keen eye for narrative...

    $50-$100

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Worksample image
    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L
    image-docs

    l_a_johnson

    US

    United States

    4.7

    Simona was great to work with. From the delivery materials alone, it was clear she took the time to engage with my novel as an actual reader, not just someone completing a task. Her report gave me a lot to think about before I begin querying agents, and I am genuinely grateful for the care and thought she put into it.

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    sophiemazzaro

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    We did it!! We really did it. I couldn't have finished my manuscript without the help of Simona - and even at the very end she proved once again there was no other option for this job but her :) She simply was wonderful to work with and she'll be the reason I'm going to write another book, so I can read her fun commentary.

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No