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I will beta read your novel using my publishing expertise
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Traditionally published author and trusted beta reader
I'm a traditionally published author of 4 novels. I know how to write a book and craft a submission package that makes agents and publishers take notice. Not only am I traditionally published, but lot...
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Robert Welbourn was selected by the Fiverr Pro team for their expertise.
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What people loved about this freelancer
davidleng
United States
Robert delivered exactly what I asked for and what most beta readers will not: an honest read. His report was structured, specific, and backed by pulled quotations...
leah_e_d
United States
Robert delivered a comprehensive reader report ahead of schedule, including a few notes I hadn't considered as well as reinforcing some of my initial assumptions....
davidleng
United States
Robert delivered exactly what a paid beta read should: the perspective of an engaged, unfamiliar reader, with specific examples and page-anchored observations....
fabiobarros3
United States
Robert is an excellent Beta reader, he clearly understood my book and my needs, giving rich tips to improve what is missing. I highly recommend him and will work with him again on future projects.
vtorres184
United States
Robert recently did a beta read of Act 1 of draft 3 of my sci-fi novel. His beta reader report was very thorough, detailed, and helpful. It will help me expand Act 1.
About this Gig
I have three traditionally published novels; I know how to write an addictive story with fascinating characters; I know how to craft a compelling novel.
When your writing a novel, it can be so hard keeping all of your ideas straight, especially when taking them from your head and placing them onto the page. I know how how easy it is to get too inside your story and be unable to see the bigger picture, to get held up on the little details and get stuck inside your own head.
I know how to untangle these messes. I know how to write a novel.
I'll read your writing and tell you what works and what doesn't. I'll help you get your ideas on paper exactly as you want them.
I'll use my publishing experience to help you write the novel of your dreams.
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English
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FAQ
What genres do you specialise in?
My number one speciality is literary fiction: it's what I write, as well as mainly what I read, so it's what I know. I also specialise in romance and horror, but I'm very comfortable beta reading any genre!
What kind of report do you provide?
I generallyformat my report to have four sections: overall thoughts, what's good, what needs improving, and my recommendations. However, I'm always open to suggestions on how to improve, and always happy to collaborate with authors to provide feedback in other ways!
Do you use beta readers for your writing?
I do! In fact, in my forthcoming second novel BELONGING I thank a beta reader in the acknowledgements. I had written the same Christmas taking place twice, and hadn't spotted it until my beta reader pointed it out. I know the importance of a good beta reading as much as anyone!
Reviews
161 reviews for this Gig
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D davidleng
Repeat Client
United States
Robert delivered exactly what I asked for and what most beta readers will not: an honest read. His report was structured, specific, and backed by pulled quotations rather than general impressions, so every criticism came with an example I could actually act on. He was equally precise about what worked....
$200-$400
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?L leah_e_d
United States
Robert delivered a comprehensive reader report ahead of schedule, including a few notes I hadn't considered as well as reinforcing some of my initial assumptions. It's clear that he has a deep understanding of what makes a novel sticky. I would definitely enlist his services again!
$50-$100
Price
8 days
Duration
Helpful?D davidleng
Repeat Client
United States
Robert delivered exactly what a paid beta read should: the perspective of an engaged, unfamiliar reader, with specific examples and page-anchored observations. His report ran nearly 4,000 words and pulled direct quotes from the manuscript to illustrate both what was working and what wasn't. The most...
$400-$600
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?F fabiobarros3
United States
Robert is an excellent Beta reader, he clearly understood my book and my needs, giving rich tips to improve what is missing. I highly recommend him and will work with him again on future projects.
$50-$100
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?V 
vtorres184
United States
Robert recently did a beta read of Act 1 of draft 3 of my sci-fi novel. His beta reader report was very thorough, detailed, and helpful. It will help me expand Act 1.
Up to $50
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?
Reviews
161 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
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- Quality of delivery
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D davidleng
Repeat Client
United States
Robert delivered exactly what I asked for and what most beta readers will not: an honest read. His report was structured, specific, and backed by pulled quotations rather than general impressions, so every criticism came with an example I could actually act on. He was equally precise about what worked....
$200-$400
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?L leah_e_d
United States
Robert delivered a comprehensive reader report ahead of schedule, including a few notes I hadn't considered as well as reinforcing some of my initial assumptions. It's clear that he has a deep understanding of what makes a novel sticky. I would definitely enlist his services again!
$50-$100
Price
8 days
Duration
Helpful?D davidleng
Repeat Client
United States
Robert delivered exactly what a paid beta read should: the perspective of an engaged, unfamiliar reader, with specific examples and page-anchored observations. His report ran nearly 4,000 words and pulled direct quotes from the manuscript to illustrate both what was working and what wasn't. The most...
$400-$600
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?F fabiobarros3
United States
Robert is an excellent Beta reader, he clearly understood my book and my needs, giving rich tips to improve what is missing. I highly recommend him and will work with him again on future projects.
$50-$100
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?V vtorres184
United States
Robert recently did a beta read of Act 1 of draft 3 of my sci-fi novel. His beta reader report was very thorough, detailed, and helpful. It will help me expand Act 1.
Up to $50
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?
