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I will expertly beta read your fantasy work
Gig Summary
Published author, linguist, and professional editor
An experienced publishing expert of over 25 years, with a PhD in Linguistics from the USA. I help authors succeed on their publishing journey with expert beta reading, editing, and coaching. I am also...
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Vyvyan Evans was selected by the Fiverr Pro team for their expertise.
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Beta Reading
Book Editing
What people loved about this freelancer
demiansantos
Colombia
Vyv is the GOAT. My repeat hires say it all. The price is excellent, and the value is unbeatable. My only advice is to hire Vyv after you have completed your...
demiansantos
Colombia
Vyv provided an excellent reader report. His feedback was thoughtful, detailed, and very helpful for identifying the strengths and areas of improvement in my...
demiansantos
Colombia
This is the second time I have hired Vyv for the same story, and he is absolutely amazing. He goes above and beyond to make sure you truly understand his feedback...
josephlbanner
United States
Vyv was so attentive, specific, and insightful that I feel more confident in my next actions than ever. His education and experience is obvious, and he connected...
carainey2
United States
Vyv did a great job reviewing my manuscript and giving me insight on things I didn't notice. He was able to bring attention to things that did not work, and...
About this Gig
Vetted Pro
Move your novel to the next level with an expert editorial report with clear actionable recommendations to enhance your work.
I am a successfully published, best-selling author, with multiple Kirkus-starred reviews, and over 25 years editorial experience, helping other creatives finesse their creative output. Based on my extensive international publishing success and experience, I will read your work with an expert eye for what works, what could be improved, and questions that I was left with after reading your work.
I will provide a constructive, discerning reader report, with my overall assessment on:
- Readability: here I address the flow of the story, points that dragged or were rushed, points where there was any confusion.
- Emotional impact and reader engagement: here I address how effectively the story and characters resonate for the reader, and general enjoyability.
My report will also include specific feedback on:
- Writing style
- Plot and any obvious plot holes/inconsistencies
- Characters and character arcs
Should you have any specific questions or points of uncertainty about your work, please feel free to include those in your order and I will address those in my report.
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.
Clients I’ve worked with
Samsung
Electrical Engineering
Nationwide project launched by Samsung to document a new digital dictionary of self-expression. Campaign aimed to curate the lexicon of human expression – led by Vyvyan Evans, PHD and Professor of Linguistics.
Mar 2022-Dec 2022
FAQ
My work lies somewhere between the word count bands in your package. Will you still charge the full amount?
If the word count of your piece lies somewhere between the word count bands, send me a message with the exact word count, and I'll reply with a Custom Offer to save you money.
Do you require "trigger warnings" if my work includes violence, profanity and so on?
This is not necessary at all.
What can I expect when you deliver the critique of my work?
My Beta Reader Reports vary in length depending on the complexity of the work and how much support I need to provide. As a minimum, my Beta Reader reports are 5+ pages. Each report will also provide examples of good writing for your genre, applied to the specifics of your writing material.
Do you use AI?
I do not use AI in any way. I am the only person reading your work and writing the reader report. My expertise and experience is what you are paying for. And that is what you will get!
What's your process in reading my work and preparing your report?
Depending on the length of your work, I will aim to read your piece in one (or more) sittings over consecutive days, compiling comments and reactions as I go. After reading, I spend several hours reviewing my comments and preparing the reader report. I usually work on one project at a time.
Reviews
8 reviews for this Gig
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D demiansantos
Colombia
Ongoing collaborationVyv is the GOAT. My repeat hires say it all. The price is excellent, and the value is unbeatable. My only advice is to hire Vyv after you have completed your first three to five personal revision passes, so you can make the most of his deep, thoughtful analysis. Once you feel your manuscript is in its...
$50
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?D demiansantos
Colombia
Ongoing collaborationVyv provided an excellent reader report. His feedback was thoughtful, detailed, and very helpful for identifying the strengths and areas of improvement in my manuscript. He clearly understood the story, characters, themes, and worldbuilding, and his comments gave me a much clearer direction for revision. I would definitely recommend working with him.
$50-$100
Price
11 days
Duration
Helpful?D demiansantos
Colombia
Ongoing collaborationThis is the second time I have hired Vyv for the same story, and he is absolutely amazing. He goes above and beyond to make sure you truly understand his feedback and how to apply it in revision. He is thorough, thoughtful, and clearly cares about the work. I’m sure any storyteller can benefit from his...
$50-$100
Price
13 days
Duration
Helpful?J 
josephlbanner
United States
Vyv was so attentive, specific, and insightful that I feel more confident in my next actions than ever. His education and experience is obvious, and he connected ideas that I hadn't considered after reading tons of others' reports/critiques. I wish I could work with him all the time.
$400-$600
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?C carainey2
United States
Vyv did a great job reviewing my manuscript and giving me insight on things I didn't notice. He was able to bring attention to things that did not work, and how to reframe things that did. I am very pleased with his work and will definitely work with him again.
$800-$1,000
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
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8 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
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Most relevant
D demiansantos
Colombia
Ongoing collaborationVyv is the GOAT. My repeat hires say it all. The price is excellent, and the value is unbeatable. My only advice is to hire Vyv after you have completed your first three to five personal revision passes, so you can make the most of his deep, thoughtful analysis. Once you feel your manuscript is in its...
$50
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?D demiansantos
Colombia
Ongoing collaborationVyv provided an excellent reader report. His feedback was thoughtful, detailed, and very helpful for identifying the strengths and areas of improvement in my manuscript. He clearly understood the story, characters, themes, and worldbuilding, and his comments gave me a much clearer direction for revision. I would definitely recommend working with him.
$50-$100
Price
11 days
Duration
Helpful?D demiansantos
Colombia
Ongoing collaborationThis is the second time I have hired Vyv for the same story, and he is absolutely amazing. He goes above and beyond to make sure you truly understand his feedback and how to apply it in revision. He is thorough, thoughtful, and clearly cares about the work. I’m sure any storyteller can benefit from his...
$50-$100
Price
13 days
Duration
Helpful?J josephlbanner
United States
Vyv was so attentive, specific, and insightful that I feel more confident in my next actions than ever. His education and experience is obvious, and he connected ideas that I hadn't considered after reading tons of others' reports/critiques. I wish I could work with him all the time.
$400-$600
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?C carainey2
United States
Vyv did a great job reviewing my manuscript and giving me insight on things I didn't notice. He was able to bring attention to things that did not work, and how to reframe things that did. I am very pleased with his work and will definitely work with him again.
$800-$1,000
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
