I will beta read your novel and provide honest, detailed feedback

4.9
4.9

India

I speak English

156 orders completed

Developmental Editor, Beta Reader, Story Coach

I've got an MFA in Creative Writing and 5+ years helping writers go from scattered scenes to stunning stories 💛 I offer developmental and line editing for fiction writers, plus beta reading with gen...

Level 2

Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.

Highly Responsive

Known for exceptionally quick replies

About this Gig

Note: I do NOT use AI in any of my services, so you can be rest assured that your work is safe with me. All my feedback comes from my real, human experience of 5+ years as a writer, editor, beta reader & story coach with an MFA in Creative Writing.


Basic & Standard Package:


You'll get a Manuscript Assessment Report with a detailed critique of story elements using my editorial background PLUS all my beta reading expertise. (4-5 pages in Basic, 10-15 pages in Standard).


Premium Package:

Manuscript Assessment Report (10-15 pages) + In-line comments across your manuscript w. my real-time reader reactions, thought & feelings, so you can map out the exact reader experience of your novel.


What I focus on:


  • Plot & Premise
  • Character arcs
  • Setting, Description & Worldbuilding
  • Voice, tone, and writing style
  • Perspectives & Pacing
  • Themes & Emotional Impact
  • Marketability
  • List of strengths (aka specific things I loved in your story)
  • List of Weaknesses & Inconsistencies (aka loopholes and specific things to focus on)



Genres I love beta reading:

Fantasy, Sci-fi, YA, Romance, Thriller, Literary Fiction


To get started, send me a message & let's chat!

Genre:

Horror/ thriller

Literary fiction

Mystery

Romance

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

44 reviews for this Gig
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    donniegardner

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Amazing! If you want a REAL Beta Reader, with REAL feedback, look no more. I will be hiring Srishti to beta-read my next book soon!

    $200-$400

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
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    professorchaos9

    US

    United States

    4.7

    She provided thoughtful, detailed feedback that went far beyond surface-level comments, offering insights into pacing, character motivations, story structure, worldbuilding, and overall marketability. Her notes were thorough, constructive, and clearly came from someone who genuinely engaged with the...

    $200-$400

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

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    donniegardner

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Amazing work as usual!

    $400-$600

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

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    donniegardner

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Amazing work as always

    $200-$400

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
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    No
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    alexandrospadel

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    It was a pleasure working with Shristi, her feedback is always constructive in nature

    $50-$100

    Price

    13 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

44 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(42)
(2)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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Most relevant
  • D
    image-docs

    donniegardner

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Amazing! If you want a REAL Beta Reader, with REAL feedback, look no more. I will be hiring Srishti to beta-read my next book soon!

    $200-$400

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • P

    professorchaos9

    US

    United States

    4.7

    She provided thoughtful, detailed feedback that went far beyond surface-level comments, offering insights into pacing, character motivations, story structure, worldbuilding, and overall marketability. Her notes were thorough, constructive, and clearly came from someone who genuinely engaged with the...

    $200-$400

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D
    image-docs

    donniegardner

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Amazing work as usual!

    $400-$600

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D
    image-docs

    donniegardner

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Amazing work as always

    $200-$400

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A
    image-docs

    alexandrospadel

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    It was a pleasure working with Shristi, her feedback is always constructive in nature

    $50-$100

    Price

    13 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No