I will beta read and critique your fiction and nonfiction with honest feedback

4.9
4.9

United States

I speak English

1,400 orders completed

Gig Summary

Quality editing and proofreading services at an affordable rate

Hi! My name is Susan, and I am a published author, editor, certified life coach, and a business owner/professional. I hold a bachelor's degree in social work, a master's degree in business, a certific...

Level 2

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

What people loved about this freelancer

About this Gig

Finding a good beta reader can be tough. As a published author of both fiction and non-fiction, I can relate to that pain. My professional beta reading services will assist in improving your manuscript utilizing positive feedback and gentle honesty that will always maintain your unique author voice.  


Beta readers are generally the first to critique your manuscript, to take your polished book baby and offer suggestions to make it shine even more. A good beta reader will offer constructive criticism and point out inconsistencies, plot holes or information gaps, and other manuscript issues the author might have missed.


When you collaborate with me, you will receive a constructive critique. I will provide comments via Track Changes within Microsoft Word. (If you do not have Microsoft Word, please contact me and we can discuss alternative methods.) You will also receive a separate detailed report, commenting on:


  • Opening Scene
  • Characterization and Motivation
  • Plot and Conflict
  • Pacing
  • Setting and Worldbuilding
  • Dialogue
  • Craft
  • Overall Impressions

Please note that this is not a proofreading or copy editing gig, however I will point out any errors I notice while completing the beta read. 

Genre:

Business management

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Memoir/ biography

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

323 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(306)
(17)
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.8
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    johnguszak

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Susan was a genuinely great experience. She understood exactly what I was after — honest, substantive reader feedback rather than a copyedit — and adapted her read precisely to my brief, addressing every question I'd sent alongside detailed margin comments and a thorough written report....

    $50

    Price

    12 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A

    andrzej_piniu

    PL

    Poland

    5

    Susan is an exceptional beta reader, and I recommend her wholeheartedly. She did far more than simply read my novel—she engaged with the story, characters, emotions, pacing, dialogue, and realism with remarkable care and sensitivity. Her detailed report was thoughtful, encouraging, honest, and highly...

    $50-$100

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • R

    rdgergel

    US

    United States

    5

    Susan dove into my story and gave me exactly what I was looking for. She was able to find things that my characters were doing that I was too close to the sun to see. She worked with my timeline and delivered such a detailed reader report that I know exactly what to do next to make my story even better.

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • E
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    ekdevlin

    US

    United States

    5

    I had a very positive experience with Susan. Her notes were helpful and communication was prompt. Her professionalism was apparent by her methodical process of evaluating my novel, as well as the way she comprehended my story and small ensemble of characters. She was very kind and honest, and since this...

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • P
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    pruett625

    US

    United States

    5

    Susan was incredibly easy to work with. She was prompt with communication and delivered a thorough review of my manuscript. What is even better, it is clear from her inline comments in the document and her report that she and not and AI read and reviewed the manuscript. I would be pleased to work with Susan again!

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

323 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(306)
(17)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.8
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • J

    johnguszak

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Susan was a genuinely great experience. She understood exactly what I was after — honest, substantive reader feedback rather than a copyedit — and adapted her read precisely to my brief, addressing every question I'd sent alongside detailed margin comments and a thorough written report....

    $50

    Price

    12 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A

    andrzej_piniu

    PL

    Poland

    5

    Susan is an exceptional beta reader, and I recommend her wholeheartedly. She did far more than simply read my novel—she engaged with the story, characters, emotions, pacing, dialogue, and realism with remarkable care and sensitivity. Her detailed report was thoughtful, encouraging, honest, and highly...

    $50-$100

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • R

    rdgergel

    US

    United States

    5

    Susan dove into my story and gave me exactly what I was looking for. She was able to find things that my characters were doing that I was too close to the sun to see. She worked with my timeline and delivered such a detailed reader report that I know exactly what to do next to make my story even better.

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • E
    image-docs

    ekdevlin

    US

    United States

    5

    I had a very positive experience with Susan. Her notes were helpful and communication was prompt. Her professionalism was apparent by her methodical process of evaluating my novel, as well as the way she comprehended my story and small ensemble of characters. She was very kind and honest, and since this...

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • P
    image-docs

    pruett625

    US

    United States

    5

    Susan was incredibly easy to work with. She was prompt with communication and delivered a thorough review of my manuscript. What is even better, it is clear from her inline comments in the document and her report that she and not and AI read and reviewed the manuscript. I would be pleased to work with Susan again!

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No