I will beta read manuscript for honest actionable story feedback developmental editor

United States

I speak English

Professional manuscript feedback that helps your story connect with real readers

I’m Mary Jenny, a professional beta reader and manuscript feedback specialist with 5 years of experience and an MFA graduate in English Iowa Literature from the University of Iowa I help fiction and n...
About this Gig

Have you finished your manuscript but need an honest professional perspective before publishing? I will evaluate your manuscript and provide clear, actionable story feedback and developmental editing designed to strengthen your book.


As an experienced beta reader and manuscript feedback specialist with 5 years of experience and an MFA in English & Literature from the University of Iowa, I provide reader-focused insights into what works, what needs improvement, and how your manuscript can become more engaging.


My manuscript critique can cover:

  • Plot structure, story arc & pacing
  • Character development & character arcs
  • Dialogue, voice & writing style
  • Story consistency, clarity & flow
  • World-building & setting
  • Emotional impact & reader engagement
  • Themes, conflict & narrative structure
  • Weak scenes, confusing sections & story gaps


I work with fiction and nonfiction, including Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Drama, Adventure, Crime, Biography and Autobiography.


You'll receive honest, constructive, and actionable manuscript feedback not vague opinions.


My goal is to help you identify your manuscripts strengths and weaknesses and give you practical direction for revision.


Genre:

Action

Children’s books

Education

History

Romance

Language:

English

Spanish

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