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Melissa Reads

@melissa_bell5
5.0(13)

Level 1

Let's elevate your story to sparkle!

United States
English
About me
Hi! I’m Melissa, a professional beta reader, editor, and proofreader passionate about helping authors bring out the best in their manuscripts. I provide a full range of services, including Beta Reading, Editing, proofreading & Publishing support. My feedback covers plot, pacing, characters, story flow, clarity, dialogue, consistency, and reader experience. No AI generated feedback or rushed work, just honest insight, professionalism and careful attention to your unique voice. I work with authors across various genres and would be delighted to support you on your writing journey.... Read more

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I will beta read romance fantasy thriller psychology sensitivity extensive feedback
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
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    patriciadpt

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    I really appreciate working with Melissa who completed a detailed developmental line edit and help with pacing and flow with my manuscript. I can't believe how quickly it was completed... well before the time expected. I highly recommend her services. Thanks so much!

    $200-$400

    Price

    12 days

    Duration

    gig

    Proofreading

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    emily_l_schmidt

    US

    United States

    5

    I like the way Melissa did her summary and the chapter-by-chapter side-by-side analysis. Very easy to follow and will allow my editing to be much easier and faster. Melissa has an excellent writing style herself. Excellent attention to detail as this novel has many plot twists.

    $50

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    patriciadpt

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Melissa was exceptionally responsive, patient, and committed to getting the final details right. My project involved both print and EPUB formatting, with several late-stage revisions and some unusually tricky EPUB navigation and typography issues. She stayed with the process, communicated kindly throughout,...

    $200-$400

    Price

    13 days

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

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    Yes
    No
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    patriciadpt

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Melissa helped bring my paperback interior through the final production stage and worked carefully through the corrections needed to make the file publication-ready. She stayed with the project until everything was resolved and delivered correctly. I appreciated her persistence, patience, and attention to the final details. Thank you, Melissa!

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    patriciadpt

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    4.7

    Melissa completed both the paperback and EPUB files for my novel and worked through the final corrections needed to bring the project to completion. As an indie author with a small publishing business, I especially appreciated having professional support with the technical production of both formats....

    $200-$400

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No