I will beta read your fantasy or romance manuscript with developmental feedback

4.9
4.9

United States

I speak English

242 orders completed

Romance and Fantasy Developmental Editor, actionable and honest feedback

I specialize in romance, fantasy, and romantasy manuscripts, offering honest, actionable feedback authors can use. Since 2019, I’ve reviewed 200+ manuscripts and focus on pacing, emotional payoff, cha...

Level 2

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

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About this Gig

Your manuscript deserves feedback that helps it grow stronger.


I am a romance and fantasy developmental editor, since 2019, with over 200 manuscripts completed. My feedback combines strong reader instinct with big-picture story analysis, so you can see what is working, what is not, and where the manuscript may need stronger revision before it reaches agents, editors, or readers.


You will receive feedback on:

  • opening impact and hook strength
  • character development and emotional connection
  • plot, conflict, and stakes clarity
  • pacing, momentum, and slowdowns
  • dialogue consistency and character voice
  • worldbuilding and setting clarity
  • structure, chapter flow, and ending payoff
  • plot holes, unresolved threads, and predictability
  • strengths, weak points, and actionable suggestions

Every order includes: inline manuscript comments, Q&A reader report, and NDA signing.

Best for: romance, fantasy, romantasy, dark romance, paranormal, and sci-fi romance. PDF or DOCX. Please message me before ordering to confirm availability.


This service focuses on big-picture story feedback rather than proofreading or line editing.

Genre:

Romance

Science fiction

Fantasy

Language:

English

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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

191 reviews for this Gig
4.9

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  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
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    carolina3

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This is my third project with Tonya, and I just get more impressed with each one. The level of thought she puts into critiquing your book, the concrete suggestions she gives on how to make it better, and the things she catches are extraordinary. This was part of a trilogy, and she made sure to track...

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

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    carolina3

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Another great experience with Tonya! She knows Romantasy - the tropes, the beats, the expectations - and she makes sure your book is hitting them all. Her report is thorough, her recommendations are clear and detailed, and she takes the time to really immerse herself in your world. She's just a phenomenal...

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
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  • S

    sam_gcochran

    US

    United States

    5

    Tonya provided incredibly thoughtful, detailed, and professional beta reader feedback for my epic fantasy novel, The Blight War. Her review went far beyond surface-level comments and gave me genuine developmental insight into characters, pacing, POV consistency, worldbuilding, and overall story structure. She...

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
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  • R

    reagan_taylor

    US

    United States

    5

    Tonya was great. She had very constructive feedback that helped improve my book. She gave precise details that helped me review and edit my book for clarity. Overall my book is better because of her.

    Up to $50

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A
    image-docs

    akashasv

    RO

    Romania

    5

    I had an amazing experience with Tonya, whose feedback was incredibly detailed. She took the time to understand my plot and characters on a deep level and gave me clear suggestions while also answering every question I had. She knows her genres well and delivers constructive, actionable criticism in...

    $50-$100

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

191 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(179)
(10)
(1)
(1)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • C

    carolina3

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This is my third project with Tonya, and I just get more impressed with each one. The level of thought she puts into critiquing your book, the concrete suggestions she gives on how to make it better, and the things she catches are extraordinary. This was part of a trilogy, and she made sure to track...

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    carolina3

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Another great experience with Tonya! She knows Romantasy - the tropes, the beats, the expectations - and she makes sure your book is hitting them all. Her report is thorough, her recommendations are clear and detailed, and she takes the time to really immerse herself in your world. She's just a phenomenal...

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    sam_gcochran

    US

    United States

    5

    Tonya provided incredibly thoughtful, detailed, and professional beta reader feedback for my epic fantasy novel, The Blight War. Her review went far beyond surface-level comments and gave me genuine developmental insight into characters, pacing, POV consistency, worldbuilding, and overall story structure. She...

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • R

    reagan_taylor

    US

    United States

    5

    Tonya was great. She had very constructive feedback that helped improve my book. She gave precise details that helped me review and edit my book for clarity. Overall my book is better because of her.

    Up to $50

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A
    image-docs

    akashasv

    RO

    Romania

    5

    I had an amazing experience with Tonya, whose feedback was incredibly detailed. She took the time to understand my plot and characters on a deep level and gave me clear suggestions while also answering every question I had. She knows her genres well and delivers constructive, actionable criticism in...

    $50-$100

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No