I will thoughtfully beta read and sensitivity read your book
A hardworking, detail oriented fiction editor
Level 1
Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.
About this Gig
Is your writing almost ready to be sent off into the world? Want to see your work from a reader's perspective? You're in the right place!
Hi, I'm Lizzy! I'm excited to beta and sensitivity read to take your fiction writing to the next level, whether it's a short story, a novella, one or more chapters, or a full-length novel.
Literary fiction, romance/rom-coms, young adult/new adult (YA/NA), horror, and LGBT+ are my favorite genres to work with. That said, I am more than happy to work with any fiction genre!
All beta reading packages include the following services:
- Sensitivity reading to ensure you are depicting marginalized groups and/or sensitive topics in an unbiased manner
- In-line comments documenting my reactions as I read
- Positive feedback of what you're doing right
- A reader sheet encompassing all of the above
In my feedback, I will focus on characterization, voice and tone, consistency, dialogue, plot, pacing, and more. I will also give my overall impression of the work.
Please feel free to message me about works longer than 50k!
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.
FAQ
Will you offer developmental or structural edits?
Yes, I will provide some developmental and structural edits as needed. However, as a beta reader I expect your work to be almost completely polished. If you need more intense editing, I recommend one of the other gigs on my page.
Will you check for grammar, syntax, spelling, etc. errors?
Yes, I will keep an eye out for any typos or mistakes I notice. However, as a beta reader I expect your work to be almost completely polished. If you need more intense editing, I recommend one of the other gigs on my page.
Will you rewrite any part of my piece?
I might offer suggestions on how to rewrite a specific scene, or suggest where to add a comma for increased clarity. I am also willing to help you out with some advice or a chat! However, I will not make any changes to the document itself.
How should I share my work with you?
I prefer to read using Google Drive, so I can easily comment directly on the piece. However, feel free to share your piece using your own preferred method, whether that's sending me a file, using MS Word Track Changes, or something new to me!
What genres will you beta read?
I will beta read any fiction genre, although high fantasy and hard sci-fi are not for me. I especially love literary fiction, rom-coms, YA/NA, and LGBT+ stories!
Will you beta read nonfiction or poetry?
I love poetry! I have experience writing and editing poetry, so I'm more than happy to beta read any poems. I am willing to beta read nonfiction as well, but please message me first.
What if I used AI in my piece?
I will not edit any story that was written by AI. Even if AI only played a small role in the creation of the piece, please find another editor.
Will you beta read fanfiction?
Of course! However, I might not be familiar with the source material, so be sure to include a cheat sheet with any necessary information I might need to know to understand your fic.
Will you alpha read my book?
Yes, I am willing to alpha read your book, but please let me know that it's at an earlier stage in the writing process so I can focus more on bigger picture issues instead of grammar, spelling, or syntax.
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tcisek

United States
Good review. Really trust this reader.
$50
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4 days
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tcisek

United States
Excellent review. Straight to the points of matter.
$50
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1 day
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andrew1894

Australia
Lizzy Sparks was REMARKABLE in delivering beyond expectations! I recommend any writer who is looking for PROPER feedback that you do not hesitate. Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
$100-$200
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5 weeks
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Helpful?M michaelhoffman9

United States
Another great collaboration with Lizzy... I'd work with her again in a heartbeat.
$50
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2 days
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Helpful?M michaelhoffman9

United States
Second time working with Lizzy... exceptional result!!
$50
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4 days
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tcisek

United States
Good review. Really trust this reader.
$50
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4 days
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tcisek

United States
Excellent review. Straight to the points of matter.
$50
Price
1 day
Duration
Helpful?A 
andrew1894

Australia
Lizzy Sparks was REMARKABLE in delivering beyond expectations! I recommend any writer who is looking for PROPER feedback that you do not hesitate. Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
$100-$200
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?M michaelhoffman9

United States
Another great collaboration with Lizzy... I'd work with her again in a heartbeat.
$50
Price
2 days
Duration
Helpful?M michaelhoffman9

United States
Second time working with Lizzy... exceptional result!!
$50
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4 days
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