I will beta read your novel and provide analysis
Sharpen your story with Whetstone Narrative Insights and Hipknowzis!
About this Gig
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please contact me with a message before ordering my service. Fiction only, please!
Hello there! Ill read your novel with rapt attention, then perform a balanced and constructive review. My review will offer honest, insightful, personalized, and actionable Story Analysis.
Story Analysis will be comprised of feedback on the following story components:
- Opening
- Plot Development
- Characters
- Consistency, Continuity, Clarity, and Problems
- Ending
- Writing Strengths, Weaknesses
- Did I Get Bored?
- Story Analysis Conclusion
Story Analysis is based on years of experience. Here's a sample of my experience that informs my feedback:
- 10 years writing peer-to-peer fiction critiques at an online writing workshop
- 9 years reading, reviewing, accepting/rejecting fiction at an online speculative fiction magazine where Im our senior editor (all our rejections are 100% personal)
- Speculative fiction short story published in 2018
- 50,000-word collection of romance short stories written in 2018 (ghostwriting contract)
- Romance novelette published in 2020 (under a pen name, via ghostwriting contract)
If you're interested in my beta reading service, message me today, and let's talk!
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.
FAQ
What document types should I send?
Please only send work in Microsoft Word formats. I accept doc., docx, and rtf.
What languages do you read and review?
English-language works only, please.
Do you accept physical manuscripts?
No. I do not. Digital/electronic formats only, please. Microsoft Word formats only, please.
Are there topics, themes, or subject matters you won't read about?
Yes, but please message me first. I reserve the right to decline reprehensible content.
Do you read non-fiction, biographies, or technical works?
No. I do not. I only read and review works of fiction.
My story is less than 40,000 words. Can you still beta read my manuscript?
Yes, I can. However, I can't do it on this gig. You'll need to select my other gig "I will beta read your story and provide analysis."
Do you read WIPs (works in progress)?
No. Please ensure that your manuscript is complete and final at the time of ordering. If I start work on your story, please do not send an updated version.

