I will edit ya dark fantasy novel and provide feedback
Beta Reader for Dark Romance, Gothic Fiction and Horror Manuscripts
About this Gig
I offer developmental editing and in-depth feedback for your YA dark fantasy novel, including gothic fantasy, romantic dark fantasy, folkloric and myth-inspired worlds, and morally gray coming-of-age stories.
Your story dwells where forests whisper secrets best left buried and where crowns are forged in blood? Gothic nightmares, darkly romantic curses, the agonizing trials - these are the realms I haunt. This is for novels steeped in shadow and stained by impossible choices.
To edit this genre demands more than mere technical skill. It requires a guide who understands the language of dread, the weight of emotional debts, the twisted logic of myth, and the razor's edge between beauty and brutality.
My insights are sharpened for the eyes of YA readers, ensuring the darkness cuts deep without obscuring the heart of your tale.
If your novel is sharp as a shard of glass, strange as a fever dream, aching with a wound that won't heal, or dangerous as a whispered curse...
I know its secrets.
Language:
English
Genre:
Horror/ thriller
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Literary fiction
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Romance
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Fantasy
Audience :
General readers
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Teen / young adult
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Adult
Complexity level:
Simple / easy read
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Intermediate
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Advanced
Voice:
Active
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.
FAQ
What type of editing do you offer?
I provide developmental editing and in-depth manuscript feedback for YA dark fantasy novels. This focuses on story structure, character arcs, worldbuilding, pacing, emotional impact, and genre alignment.
Is this suitable for first drafts?
Yes, as long as you’re open to revision. Early drafts benefit most from big-picture guidance, clarity, and direction. If your manuscript is rough but complete, I’ll help you understand what works, what doesn’t, and what to tackle first.
Do you work with sensitive or dark themes?
Yes, with care and intention. I’m comfortable providing feedback on heavy themes common to dark fantasy, while remaining mindful of purpose and YA audience expectations.
What if I’m not sure which package to choose?
Send me a brief message describing your manuscript and its stage, and I’ll guide you toward the best fit.
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frankthomas750
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United States
Sophie always has a way of knowing exactly what I’m thinking. She has more wisdom and knowledge than Mina Harker. Of course I would work with other editors but I would always be wondering, what would Sophie do…
Up to $50
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2 days
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frankthomas750
Repeat Client

United States
In the quiet margins of my manuscript, where words trembled and meanings hid like embers in ash, Sophie arrived not as a mere editor, but as a careful reader of souls. She read between the lines I wrote and the ones I could not yet name, hearing the intent of my heart before my sentences had learned...
Up to $50
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8 days
Duration
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2 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
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- Value of delivery
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frankthomas750
Repeat Client

United States
Sophie always has a way of knowing exactly what I’m thinking. She has more wisdom and knowledge than Mina Harker. Of course I would work with other editors but I would always be wondering, what would Sophie do…
Up to $50
Price
2 days
Duration
Helpful?F 
frankthomas750
Repeat Client

United States
In the quiet margins of my manuscript, where words trembled and meanings hid like embers in ash, Sophie arrived not as a mere editor, but as a careful reader of souls. She read between the lines I wrote and the ones I could not yet name, hearing the intent of my heart before my sentences had learned...
Up to $50
Price
8 days
Duration
Helpful?
