I will beta read and critique your novel promptly and in depth

5.0
5.0

United Kingdom

I speak English

660 orders completed

Gig Summary

beta reader, proofreader, author

Hi! My name is Louise, and I have a long history beta-reading and proofreading published novels and novellas. As an author, I understand the novel-writing process and want to help you make your man...

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About this Gig


With a focus on plotting, pace, characters, world-building, and tone, I will read your manuscript and supply thorough feedback with an overall write-up, along with inline notes throughout the text (if a google or word doc is supplied). The reader report will be detailed, looking from both a reader and author perspective. I will also make use of the google doc or word commenting feature to leave my reactions as I go along, and correct any grammar or spelling issues I spot.


My feedback will be detailed, and I will include comments on:

  • Individual Character Impressions
  • Plotting: flow, pacing, twists, interest
  • World-building/ Setting: not just for fantasy, discussions of the world you have created around your characters
  • Writing Style: including advice on improvements and a line edit
  • Tone: does it fit the genre? Is your voice/ your characters voice strong?
  • Overview: including strengths/ weaknesses and brief summary
  • Any particular questions you have


I read manuscripts of all fiction genres and lengths (no non-fiction), just get in touch if you'd like to confirm we're a good fit.


*NO AI please*

Genre:

Horror/ thriller

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Humor/ entertainment

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Literary fiction

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.

Reviews

490 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(477)
(11)
(2)
(0)
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    cherellewilson

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    I have worked with Louise 3 times now. I have also worked with 2/3 others. Louise genuinely gives such good feedback. It is constructive, in context with the manuscript and what I am trying to achieve and can be acted upon. The comments throughout the manuscript are so fun to read and help so much when...

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J

    justindehondt

    US

    United States

    5

    Louise gave an excellent Beta reading of my novella. I found her feedback compelling and honest. It was clear she wasn't just there to compliment the work and cared enough to point out the flaws that need smoothing out to make the story even better. I especially enjoyed the sample line edit she provided....

    $100-$200

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    crystaljohns864

    US

    United States

    5

    Louise is exceptional, this is my third time working with her. Her in line notes and reader reactions are always insightful and detailed. I will continue to reach out with future projects.

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • R

    rjfriend

    US

    United States

    5

    I was sooo many edits into my draft I couldn't see straight. Louise helped me understand what was working and what wasn't. Her feedback was very supportive and constructive. I would definitely work with her again.,

    $100-$200

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • F

    fpk100

    US

    United States

    5

    Louise does a great job analyzing my work and providing honest, professional feedback on everything from plot to character development and everything in between. Her comments are always spot on, and I've loved collaborating with her for the third time now. I'll be back again for the next book in the series.

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

490 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(477)
(11)
(2)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • C

    cherellewilson

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    I have worked with Louise 3 times now. I have also worked with 2/3 others. Louise genuinely gives such good feedback. It is constructive, in context with the manuscript and what I am trying to achieve and can be acted upon. The comments throughout the manuscript are so fun to read and help so much when...

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J

    justindehondt

    US

    United States

    5

    Louise gave an excellent Beta reading of my novella. I found her feedback compelling and honest. It was clear she wasn't just there to compliment the work and cared enough to point out the flaws that need smoothing out to make the story even better. I especially enjoyed the sample line edit she provided....

    $100-$200

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    crystaljohns864

    US

    United States

    5

    Louise is exceptional, this is my third time working with her. Her in line notes and reader reactions are always insightful and detailed. I will continue to reach out with future projects.

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • R

    rjfriend

    US

    United States

    5

    I was sooo many edits into my draft I couldn't see straight. Louise helped me understand what was working and what wasn't. Her feedback was very supportive and constructive. I would definitely work with her again.,

    $100-$200

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • F

    fpk100

    US

    United States

    5

    Louise does a great job analyzing my work and providing honest, professional feedback on everything from plot to character development and everything in between. Her comments are always spot on, and I've loved collaborating with her for the third time now. I'll be back again for the next book in the series.

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No