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April Y

@april_yates
4.8(5)
United Kingdom
English
About me
I'm April Yates, published author of gothic and horror fiction (novellas, Ashthorne, City of Snares), various short stories and co-editor of Scissor Sisters, Bram Stoker Award ballot 2024. I work with writers of gothic, horror, queer, and dark speculative fiction as a beta reader and developmental editor. I bring a writer's instinct, deep knowledge of queer history and historical fiction, and a genuine investment in helping manuscripts become what they're trying to be. Dark, strange, or hard to categorise? You're in the right place.... Read more

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Beta Reading
I will beta read your dark, gothic, or queer fiction manuscript
4.8(5)
Developmental Editing
I will developmentally edit your gothic or horror manuscript

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    4.8
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    4.8
  • Value of delivery
    4.8
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    w_f_flygare

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    April provided excellent feedback that was obviously very human. This is the second time I have used her services, and it will not be the last.

    Up to $50

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    7 days

    Duration

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    w_f_flygare

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    April did a great job!

    Up to $50

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    3 weeks

    Duration

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    tracyannboyle

    US

    United States

    5

    It was a pleasure to work with April she delivered meaningful feedback on time. Will use again.

    $50-$100

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    gig

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    w_f_flygare

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This is exactly what I was looking for in a beta reader!

    $50-$100

    Price

    13 days

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

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    branderland

    US

    United States

    4

    Thorough, consistent, and clearly articulated. Didn't connect with this one.

    $50-$100

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    10 days

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

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