I will beta read your novel and give detailed feedback

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5.0

Australia

I speak English

225 orders completed

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I'm a 29-year-old qualified freelance book editor. I have a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Creative Writing, a Diploma in Language and a Post Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing...

Level 1

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

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About this Gig

Hello! I'm Elena, and I am passionate about helping writers bring their stories to life. With my background and knowledge of storytelling, I would love the opportunity to provide you feedback on your novel!


My going rate is $1.50 USD per 1,000 words.


NOTE: I do not work with anyone who has used generative AI to write their novel in any capacity.


As a beta reader, I write comments of opinions, thoughts and feedback, so you will be receiving my first impressions as I progress through your manuscript.


When providing feedback, I focus on:

  • Plot
  • Character development
  • Structure
  • Tension and conflict


In the reader report I provide, I answer the following questions to allow you to understand the reader experience of your story, of things that work and things that can improve:


  1. How was the hook, and was it intriguing enough for me to want to continue?
  2. Was the plot engaging and easy to follow?
  3. Were the characters relatable, believable and well-developed?
  4. Was the dialogue natural?
  5. How was the tension and pacing of the story?
  6. What were my favourite parts?
  7. What do I believe can be improved?
  8. Did I enjoy the book?


Please feel free to mention any questions you would like me to focus on!

Genre:

Action

Adventure

Literary fiction

Romance

Science fiction

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.

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Reviews

44 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    lewsir

    US

    United States

    5

    Elena provide a very insightful review of my draft. Lot's of great advice and it is clear she has done this many times - she has a strong sense of how to progress a story, flesh out the characters, etc. I will be acting on most of her recommendations. Thanks Elena!

    $50-$100

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    galantemon

    AU

    Australia

    5

    Elena was very communicative and lovely to talk to. She definitely brought a different perspective to my work and gave valuable feedback that I will be taking on and actioning. It was very helpful to see her inline reactions to the story as well. Thank you!

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    jessicalesliew

    US

    United States

    5

    I have worked with Elena several times over the course of drafting my manuscript and she's always so helpful. She reads carefully, thinks critically and always provides suggestions that help spur new ideas. I'm so grateful to have found her!

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • P

    panaahpsych

    AU

    Australia

    5

    Elena is an excellent beta reader! She was so thoughtful in her review and provided very useful feedback. I will not hesitate to use her services again.

    $50-$100

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J

    jessicarenae117

    US

    United States

    4.7

    Thank you for being accommodating to my word count. It was nice to get to work with you. :)

    $100-$200

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

44 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(43)
(1)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • L

    lewsir

    US

    United States

    5

    Elena provide a very insightful review of my draft. Lot's of great advice and it is clear she has done this many times - she has a strong sense of how to progress a story, flesh out the characters, etc. I will be acting on most of her recommendations. Thanks Elena!

    $50-$100

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    galantemon

    AU

    Australia

    5

    Elena was very communicative and lovely to talk to. She definitely brought a different perspective to my work and gave valuable feedback that I will be taking on and actioning. It was very helpful to see her inline reactions to the story as well. Thank you!

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J
    image-docs

    jessicalesliew

    US

    United States

    5

    I have worked with Elena several times over the course of drafting my manuscript and she's always so helpful. She reads carefully, thinks critically and always provides suggestions that help spur new ideas. I'm so grateful to have found her!

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • P

    panaahpsych

    AU

    Australia

    5

    Elena is an excellent beta reader! She was so thoughtful in her review and provided very useful feedback. I will not hesitate to use her services again.

    $50-$100

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J

    jessicarenae117

    US

    United States

    4.7

    Thank you for being accommodating to my word count. It was nice to get to work with you. :)

    $100-$200

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No