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Kath Cade

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5.0(25)

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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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  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
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    timothytaylo618

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    United States

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    There are strengths and weaknesses in every body of work. Perfection is unattainable. But what I love about your critiques is that I can see myself in pursuit of it through the lens of someone else's eyes. This is without a doubt the most spot on review I've ever seen of any of my books. This is exactly...

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    templjam

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    Bulgaria

    5

    Given Kath's background, my expectations were high. I'd even say... huge. But I must admit, Kath's analysis blew past them. Without getting too wordy, and no apologies needed, reading Kath's analysis was a spiritual... (you know what I mean). :)

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    warner526

    US

    United States

    5

    The most important outcome of a beta read, is to receive honest feedback on plot, pacing, character development and overall engagement. This was worth every dollar and I recommended this woman to any serious author.

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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!

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    6 days

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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...

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    13 days

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