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Kath Cade

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5.0(21)

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Double beta readers

United States
English, French
About me
Hello Great Authors! We are a professional beta-reading and editing team helping authors refine their manuscripts for successful self-publishing. Kathleen has 15+ years as a Linguistic Teacher with a PhD in Linguistics, while Cade holds an MA in English and works with HarperCollins. We provide honest beta reading, constructive feedback, actionable suggestions, to strengthen your story while preserving your unique voice. Great idea, messy draft? Let’s polish it together!... Read more

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HarperCollins

Beta reader

HarperCollins • Part-time

Jul 2021 - Present5 yrs

Cade works as a part-time beta reader with HarperCollins, where she supports the editorial process by reviewing early manuscript drafts and providing thoughtful reader-focused feedback. With a Master’s degree in English, she brings strong analytical and literary evaluation skills to every project she works on. Her role involves carefully reading manuscripts across multiple genres and assessing key elements such as plot development, pacing, character consistency, narrative clarity, and overall reader engagement.

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    llamawaffles

    US

    United States

    4.7

    I really appreciated the views and insights. Some sections I wasn't certain about, and having a detailed reader confirm my own suspicions (without me pointing out specific areas beforehand) was very helpful. Notating specific areas where attention wavered is extremely useful for pacing too. Small hiccup...

    $50-$100

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    13 days

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    teresamarie_23

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    It took only a few sentences into the review to see that this was done by someone who truly cared about my story and was dedicated enough to show me how to make it stronger. She's given me inspiration and some work to do. And that's exactly what I was looking for.

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    10 days

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    silvahni_cadenc

    US

    United States

    5

    I loved working with Kath Cade, I highly recommend working with them! The insight given was honest, critical and showed what I did well and what I needed to work on, you want honesty above all else because that is the only way to grow as a writer. Can't recommend enough!

    Up to $50

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    6 days

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    karthrynwalter

    US

    United States

    5

    I am incredibly happy and grateful to my beta readers Kath and Cade, whose passionate minds, Keen eyes, thoughtful feedback, and unwavering encouragement were invaluable to shaping my Manuscript. Their Individual feedback, reactions, questions, and suggestions helped me see my story and characters more...

    Up to $50

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    4 days

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    nightriver

    US

    United States

    5

    The chapter by chapter review. Focusing now the reader feels about the chapter. Then adding what to look at from editor standpoint. She even mentioned the story progression from first chapter to the last on how it reads, how it flows, one of the best parts is that she doesn’t act very flowery with her...

    $50-$100

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    6 days

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