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Prose Weaver • Freelance
Nov 2025 - Present • 6 mos
I collaborated with author Shantanu Iyer CEO of Prose Weaver on the first installment of his dystopian Cyn Trilogy, set in the year 2276 BD a dark, futuristic world where corporate power, political control, and advanced technology converge into a deeply complex society. My role involved: Analyzing and providing detailed feedback on the world-building, noting the strength of the author's atmospheric setting and offering suggestions on how to deepen the Ouroboros motif and the tension between humanity and synthetic creation. Reviewing character development, including in-depth notes on the lead character Avah, a fledgling AI grappling with consciousness and identity, and her dynamic with the enigmatic Hidden Man/Natizen One. Identifying thematic threads around technology vs. humanity and advising on how to carry them consistently throughout the narrative. Flagging pacing and structural opportunities within the prologue to maximize reader engagement from the very first page.
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carolkerrygreen
Repeat Client

United Kingdom
An excellent read through of the first 20000 pages of my WIP. Rachel read it with sympathy and brought out some of the thoughts I'd had about the beginning of the book. There is much for me to digest with her comments, and they will prove very useful when I come to rewriting the book. I'm really looking...

carolkerrygreen
Repeat Client

United Kingdom
This is the third piece of beta reading that Rachel has carried out for me. Like the previous two, she has given me soem great feedback. her summaries and individual sections on characters, timelines, etc., will really help me when I come to rewrting the book. I would highly recommend her
genevieveclaire
Repeat Client

United States
She's very communicative and understanding. She proactively communicates and tells me about the progress of her work. I sometimes take a while to reply but she'll proactively ask about the project. Very professional. I would hire her again. She's very reliable and always shows up.

carolkerrygreen
Repeat Client

United Kingdom
The beta reader has done an excellent freelancer and the final result was excellent. Her attention to detail was exceptional. I felt she has given me several places where I can improve my work in the next draft. i will be very happy to use her again and recommend her to other authors.
genevieveclaire
Repeat Client

United States

