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I will beta read your clean romance story
Over 18 years of writing and editing experience
I love writing, I love reading good stories, and I enjoy helping people get the best out of their writing.
I have over 18 years of experience in science, first as a researcher in ecotoxicology and en...
Level 1
Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.
About this Gig
I'm an avid reader and lover of good stories, and my background in scientific research, writing, and editing has given me a good eye for picking out detail. Let me use my skills as a reader, lover of stories, and editor to read your story as your audience will and then provide positive critique as an editor to help you take your story to where it needs to go.
You can expect:
- A detailed reader report (7+ pages) including my impressions as a reader and a helpful critique of your work examining romance beats, plot, setting, characters, relationships, stakes, tension, point-of-view, pace, voice, and show and tell, with a highlight of the story's strengths, what requires extra work, and suggested next steps.
I am not your target audience if your book is "spicy", glorifies abuse, or is LGBTQ+ focussed.
I don't use AI.
Additionally, this is not an editing service. However, I do offer sample line- and copy-editing (one page of edits) to demonstrate how editing could enhance your writing as an addition to the offered packages. Inline comments are also available.
Genre:
Romance
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.
FAQ
How do you protect the confidentiality of my work?
I will not share or publish any of your work that you provide to me. I will delete any files you send to me within 7 days of completing the gig.
Do you have a policy on working with manuscripts written using AI?
Yes, I do. While I don't have an issue with assistive AI (such as spelling and grammar checkers), I am against the use of generative AI in creative works. If generative AI was used in the generation, creation or editing of your work, I am not the right beta reader for you.
Can you address specific concerns and questions I have about my story?
Yes! Please let me know if there are particular things you want me to look out for or consider while I am reading your work, and I will make sure I include these.
Will you edit my mistakes?
No. This is not an editing service. It is an in-depth critique of your work coming from the perspective of your reader. I may flag some errors that I see, especially if they are consistent. I do offer sample editing or can create a custom editing job for you if you want to polish your manuscript.
I need tough love (or maybe I need you to be gentle!). Can you adjust how you deliver feedback to suit my needs?
Sure. Just let me know what you prefer. I try to be objective in how I deliver feedback, but if you want something a bit harsher (like channelling the hardest reviewers on Good Reads) or you want constructive feedback wrapped in cotton wool to preserve your feelings, let me know.
Do you beta read genres other than romance?
Yes. Check out my other gigs or contact me directly, but please note I'm a sensitive soul, so anything horror, erotica, or gratuitous violence might not be a good fit for me.
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A pleasure to do business with, would love to do business again with her!
$50-$100
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2 weeks
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elsiebriarbooks
United States
Wonderful experience. Attention to detail and feedback were very helpful and encouraging. This was my first time using a beta reader so I was nervous, she put me at ease and was wonderful to work with. Will definitely do this again.
$100-$200
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3 weeks
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W wynnleybooks
United States
A pleasure to do business with, would love to do business again with her!
$50-$100
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2 weeks
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Helpful?E elsiebriarbooks
United States
Wonderful experience. Attention to detail and feedback were very helpful and encouraging. This was my first time using a beta reader so I was nervous, she put me at ease and was wonderful to work with. Will definitely do this again.
$100-$200
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3 weeks
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