Johan R

@jrwaf5
4.9(58)

Level 2

Editor, Beta Reader Offering Constructive Fiction Feedback for Authors

Sweden
English, Swedish
About me
I’m Johan Robertsson—a published author and editor with a background in journalism, marketing, and creative writing. For almost two decades, I’ve worked with stories in every form, from ad copy to full-length fiction. Today, I specialize in helping authors refine their manuscripts through detailed, constructive feedback that strengthens story, style, and clarity—without compromising their unique voice. As a writer myself, I know the value of constructive criticism. My approach is analytical, kind, and practical—so that every note you receive is actionable. Let’s make your story shine.... Read more

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$30/hour
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Beta Reading
I will beta read and give professional feedback on your novel
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Developmental Editing
I will do a developmental edit of your novel
4.9(13)

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Work experience

Lavendla AB

Full-time • 5 yrs

Product Marketing Specialist

Aug 2023 - Apr 2025 • 1 yr 8 mos

As a Product Marketing Specialist, I used my skills in storytelling and copywriting to market services for Sweden's second largest provider of funeral and legal services. I was part of the company's expansion into the field of therapy, and focused on the customer journey from digital advertising to customer satisfaction follow ups.

Customer Support Agent

Apr 2021 - Aug 2024 • 3 yrs 4 mos

As a Customer Support Agent for Sweden's second largest provider of funeral and law services, I helped more than 10.000 clients match with our trusted consultants. During this period, I was tasked with setting up our new support desk and improve our customer journey, which included the authoring of hundreds of articles for both internal use, and customer facing support. I pride myself on the work me and my team put in to communicate everything from the intricacies of the company's custom CRM-system to how to better approach, ensure, and communicate with clients who often faced sensitive or precarious situations. This work honed my communication skills, and made me realize how much connection plays a part in written communication, wether it's corporate copy—or literary writing.

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    5
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    anna_jane2026

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    Australia

    5

    I hired Johan for a developmental edit of my memoir. I didn’t know what to expect and when I received his 40 page report, my emotions went from nervousness to excitement. Johans ability to understand my story from so many perspectives is clear. His ability to execute such a report with guidelines for...

    $600-$800

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    6 weeks

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    benmundahl

    US

    United States

    5

    Johan went far beyond a beta read. His inline commentary tracks his reading experience chapter by chapter, and the audio report is a thorough structural analysis of character arc, stakes, pacing, and theme, closer to a developmental edit than I expected. He’s honest, even when it’s hard to hear, and...

    $200-$400

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    4 weeks

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    ldalrymple

    US

    United States

    5

    Worth every penny! Johan is an absolute professional with a deep appreciation for the craft of writing. His feedback is incredibly detailed, specific, and delivered with a positive, constructive tone—which, if you're a writer, you know how invaluable that is! He offered to provide an audio file of his...

    $100-$200

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    13 days

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    samtaylor711

    GB

    United Kingdom

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    His editing and review of my manuscript was better then I thought to say his communication was sporadic , but that was due to prior commitments that meant he had a temporary busy schedule outside of work. I am happy with the work and service they provided and would gladly hire them again.

    $200-$400

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    5 weeks

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    jwalterswrites

    US

    United States

    4.3

    Johan's a pro! He thought my manuscript was pretty close to complete and so didn't fill the pages with small details he didn't believe in just to fill the pages. Instead, he used the Save the Cat method to discuss the story beats to show me that my somewhat experimental, back and forth structure was...

    $100-$200

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    2 weeks

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    Beta Reading

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