Josh

@joshuapowell730
5.0(630)

Level 2

Beta Reading

United States
English
About me
I am an avid reader, a pastor, author of "Bayou Refuge," a mystery book now available on Amazon, and a former adjunct professor. I have an undergraduate degree in communication with a minor in English, two master's degrees, and a PhD. I have considerable experience in public speaking, writing fiction and non-fiction, as well as helping others communicate their ideas effectively. My aim is to help you to communicate your story, article, speech, or non-fiction work clearly so that your audience is as engaged as possible. ... Read more

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$35/hour
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Beta Reading
I will beta read and critique your manuscript, fiction, nonfiction, novel, or memoir
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Beta Reading
I will beta read your christian ebook or book
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Work experience

Pastor

Church • Full-time

Oct 2022 - Present3 yrs 7 mos

I've pastored for over 15 years and have been at my current church for almost four years.

Self_Employed

Author

Self Employed • Part-time

Apr 2006 - Present20 yrs 1 mo

I've been writing for a couple of decades now. I have published a book of plays, a couple of novellas, and "Bayou Refuge" a Christian fiction mystery that continues to excel on Amazon

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
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    tongilamanly

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4.7

    Josh was an excellent Beta Reader. I asked for a sensitivity review of the religious elements of my story. Josh provided a very useful review. He gave me an understanding of a reader who might expect a religious story. I had not thought of my story as a religious one. But his review allowed me to see...

    $50-$100

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    7 days

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    sonnypemberton3

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    I will use Josh again! He did exactly what I was needing for this project, and in far fewer days than I thought it would take. The notes were thorough and his feedback towards the end really was the bow on the package. Thank you!

    $50-$100

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    4 days

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    rubenaag

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Great critique. It's always good to get a professional perspective on a story. He helped me to figure out what I was doing well and where I should improve and I couldn't ask for much more than that. I'd recommend the service to any prospective writer.

    Up to $50

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    6 days

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    rorycalder

    NL

    Netherlands

    5

    Timely delivery. Exactly as promised. Feedback is exceptionally detailed and thoughtful: clear, specific suggestions on every flagged issue, with page references and precise reasoning. He balanced two perspectives perfectly — strict adherence to my brief (detachment, understatement, no moralising) while...

    $50-$100

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    7 days

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    levimichaud

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Josh was an incredible beta reader. He provided insightful suggestions and left comments on every other page of the novel, making it easy to understand what he was thinking as a beta reader and what areas needed improvement or were just right. Whenever I asked questions, he was extremely polite and quick...

    $100-$200

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    8 days

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