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Ally Brett

@dear_allyb
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Beta reader, proof reader and editor

United Kingdom
English
About me
Hi I'm Ally. I am a full-service beta reader and proof reader helping aspiring authors like you tell your incredible story. I can help you review first drafts, understand character arcs, correct grammar and consistency. I have a degree in English from a top-tier university with a specialism in female representation and children's literature. I also have 10+ years experience in writing, editing, content production and marketing so I can help you understand how to tap into your reader's interests.... Read more

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Average response time: 660 hours

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Beta Reading
I will alpha or beta read your romance, fantasy, historical novel
5.0(1)
Copy Editing
I will read and edit your novel from first draft through to query

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Work experience

Marketing Specialist

Cathedral Appointments • Full-time

Aug 2023 - Jun 20251 yr 10 mos

I led on all marketing for the business with a focus on crafting blogs, newsletters, editorial, press releases, social media copy and events management. I worked with external production partner including magazines, newspapers, photographers, and website developer to deliver the strategy. I Designed all of the assets and ensured brand consistency. I developed the brand positioning for the business by reimaging how we told our story and our history, understanding how the team worked to translate this for our clients. I also led on the BCorp application, successfully delivered in 2025.

Sustainability Content Manager

Giki • Full-time

Jan 2023 - Sep 20241 yr 8 mos

I led on all content production for this sustainability B2B business, authoring engaging blog content and optimising meta data for key searches. I streamlined content production across the website, email and social and implemented a comprehensive brand strategy.

Marketing Specialist

Crowdcube • Full-time

Jun 2019 - Oct 20223 yrs 4 mos

I led on the B2B2C function within the investment platform, acting as the key contact for client and internal communication liaison. I delivered all revenue-driving marketing activity covering social media, email marketing, article, blog, digital advertising, video editing and production and sales materials. It was a key part of my role to understand the story of each founder and their business and translate that to digestible information for our investors. It was a fast-moving and rewarding role that allowed me to work on record-breaking investment rounds. I also acted as the sustainability champion in the business, leading on the BCorp application granted in 2022.

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    Thanks, Ally, for having a look at my manuscript! It was lovely to get your feedback. Your impressions were great and I'm happy the character clicked with you, and I appreciated you sharing your emotional reactions to the text as you went along. Very valuable real-life-reader-feedback. :)

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