I will be your tough love constructive beta reader

4.7
4.7

United Kingdom

I speak English

265 orders completed

I'm an avid reader and full-time author who loves helping others on their author journey. I love to read and give feedback on the author's work to allow them to see issues they might have missed. ...

Level 1

Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.

About this Gig

I want to help you reach the next level.


Don't buy this gig if you only want to hear nice things about your work because I want to help you hit the heights of story telling.


I want you to be a better story teller.


Being a fast reader, typically I do a first read-through of any manuscript allowing me to get a real feel of the story. I then write my initial report while going through the manuscript a second time.


I don't pull any punches so be prepared for honesty. But if I see stuff I like, I don't hesitate to give a thumbs up. If you don't agree with my opinions, then that's fine, because it's your work.


What to expect:

1.   A summary of my analysis of your book with both the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript.

2.   Feedback on areas such as plot, character development, POV, world building, pacing etc

3.   100% confidentiality.

4.   Happy to answer as many questions as you want.


Getting a second, fresh set of eyes over your work can make such a difference. Despite how hard it can be to ask someone to critique your work, you will not regret working with me.

 

Genre:

Action

Adventure

Horror/ thriller

Science fiction

Fantasy

Language:

English

Delivery style preference

Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.

Reviews

180 reviews for this Gig
4.7

(163)
(14)
(2)
(0)
(1)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.8
  • Quality of delivery
    4.7
  • Value of delivery
    4.6
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    tomwheetley

    US

    United States

    5

    Steve, pointed out a few things missing in my story. Exactly what I was looking for. He is honest and does not sugarcoat. He gave clear examples and even provided comparisons to contemporary stories\movies. If you are looking to improve, Steve is the guy you need.

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    citizencandy

    HK

    Hong Kong

    5

    Steve is always on point, with great advice about pacing and POV.

    Up to $50

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • R
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    ruthamilligan

    US

    United States

    4.7

    Steve finished my story in record time, giving me numerous tips on how to strengthen the novel. This is the reason I hired him again after my last book!

    $50-$100

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G
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    gferrar

    BZ

    Belize

    4.7

    I'd say Steve's work was exceptional because he took on a big project on an unfamiliar and complex subject which he admitted he would not have chosen according to his own preferences. But he hung in there and followed the argument of the books well except where he admitted that I lost him due to too...

    $100-$200

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    citizencandy

    HK

    Hong Kong

    5

    Steve has a deep understanding of what makes a plot tick. It is always great working with him.

    Up to $50

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

180 reviews for this Gig
4.7

(163)
(14)
(2)
(0)
(1)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.8
  • Quality of delivery
    4.7
  • Value of delivery
    4.6
Sort By
Most relevant
  • T

    tomwheetley

    US

    United States

    5

    Steve, pointed out a few things missing in my story. Exactly what I was looking for. He is honest and does not sugarcoat. He gave clear examples and even provided comparisons to contemporary stories\movies. If you are looking to improve, Steve is the guy you need.

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    citizencandy

    HK

    Hong Kong

    5

    Steve is always on point, with great advice about pacing and POV.

    Up to $50

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • R
    image-docs

    ruthamilligan

    US

    United States

    4.7

    Steve finished my story in record time, giving me numerous tips on how to strengthen the novel. This is the reason I hired him again after my last book!

    $50-$100

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G
    image-docs

    gferrar

    BZ

    Belize

    4.7

    I'd say Steve's work was exceptional because he took on a big project on an unfamiliar and complex subject which he admitted he would not have chosen according to his own preferences. But he hung in there and followed the argument of the books well except where he admitted that I lost him due to too...

    $100-$200

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    citizencandy

    HK

    Hong Kong

    5

    Steve has a deep understanding of what makes a plot tick. It is always great working with him.

    Up to $50

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No