Ben B is unavailable until Aug 25, 2026

On hiatus for the summer!

I will beta read your horror novel

4.6
4.6

United States

I speak English, German

245 orders completed

I have beta read and edited hundreds of manuscripts across platforms such as Scribophile and Critique Circle and honed my editing skills with the help of educational resource sites such as Reedsy and...

Level 1

Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.

Highly Responsive

Known for exceptionally quick replies

About this Gig

As a published author myself, I know how hard it can be to find dedicated beta readers, and I'm here to help! I'll dive into your work with a fresh set of unbiased eyes and help you make the best choices for your piece.


I have written hundreds of critiques for new authors on writing sites such as Scribophile and Critique Circle and I found critiquing others' works vastly improved my own prose. You're helping ME out!



As a reader, I'll tell you what grabs my attention, if it's held onto, and what you might try to help your story meet your vision. We'll discuss character arcs, major thematic elements and clear up any confusing text so your story can shine!


I will include a detailed report broken down chapter by chapter covering all technical writing needs of the piece and subjective thoughts about the story itself. I will also include a basic beta reading questionnaire or you may submit a list of your own questions when we chat.

Genre:

Horror/ thriller

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.

Reviews

6 reviews for this Gig
4.6

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.8
  • Quality of delivery
    4.5
  • Value of delivery
    4.5
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    martinchecketts

    AU

    Australia

    5

    Great work, highly recommended

    Up to $50

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

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    carlby

    US

    United States

    2.7

    Granted, I only paid $10, but Ben only provided notes pertaining to the visual and text formatting of my kinetic novel. They made zero mention of the plot, pacing, or dialogue. They insulted my work, asking if it was a children's book, despite the explicit content. I hired another beta reader for the...

    Up to $50

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    2 days

    Duration

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    brianmoreland

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This is my second horror short story that Ben B beta read. I love Ben's insightful report. It gave me exactly the kind of clear, constructive feedback I was looking for from a reader who knows genre and story. I would definitely hire Ben for future beta reads.

    Up to $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    elizabethjf007

    DE

    Germany

    5

    Ben was quick to respond as well as finish ahead of schedule. Understood the assignment and helped me out with my writing. Was very smooth to hire him for my project.

    Up to $50

    Price

    1 day

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    douglascapper

    US

    United States

    5

    Ben was fantastic to work with. He delivered on time and was exceptionally helpful. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a beta-read.

    Up to $50

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
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Reviews

6 reviews for this Gig
4.6

(5)
(0)
(1)
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.8
  • Quality of delivery
    4.5
  • Value of delivery
    4.5
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Most relevant
  • M

    martinchecketts

    AU

    Australia

    5

    Great work, highly recommended

    Up to $50

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C
    image-docs

    carlby

    US

    United States

    2.7

    Granted, I only paid $10, but Ben only provided notes pertaining to the visual and text formatting of my kinetic novel. They made zero mention of the plot, pacing, or dialogue. They insulted my work, asking if it was a children's book, despite the explicit content. I hired another beta reader for the...

    Up to $50

    Price

    2 days

    Duration

    B
    image-docs

    Seller's Response

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B
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    brianmoreland

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This is my second horror short story that Ben B beta read. I love Ben's insightful report. It gave me exactly the kind of clear, constructive feedback I was looking for from a reader who knows genre and story. I would definitely hire Ben for future beta reads.

    Up to $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • E
    image-docs

    elizabethjf007

    DE

    Germany

    5

    Ben was quick to respond as well as finish ahead of schedule. Understood the assignment and helped me out with my writing. Was very smooth to hire him for my project.

    Up to $50

    Price

    1 day

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D
    image-docs

    douglascapper

    US

    United States

    5

    Ben was fantastic to work with. He delivered on time and was exceptionally helpful. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a beta-read.

    Up to $50

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No