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Michelle S

@michielle_smith

Beta Reader Book Editor Developmental Editing for Fiction and Novels

United Kingdom
English, German, French, Hebrew, Dutch
About me
I am a beta reader and book editor specializing in fiction manuscripts. I help authors improve storytelling through clear, honest, and constructive feedback focused on plot clarity, pacing, character development, dialogue, and reader engagement. My goal is to make your story more compelling and publication-ready. Whether it’s a short story or full novel, I specialize in providing reader-focused feedback that helps authors prepare manuscripts for publishing with confidence. I provide detailed, reader-focused for insights strengthen. Message me before ordering for thoughtful and honest feedback.... Read more

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Average response time: 141 hours

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Developmental Editing
I will provide developmental editing feedback to improve your book before publishing
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Beta Reading
I will be your beta reader romance beta reader alpha beta reader beta reader fantasy
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Work experience

Bookshop

Beta Reader & Manuscript Reviewer

Bookshop • Freelance

Sep 2025 - Present • 10 mos

1. Provided detailed feedback on fiction manuscripts focusing on story structure, pacing, and character development 2. Reviewed short stories and novels for clarity, flow, and reader engagement 3. Helped writers improve drafts before submission or self-publishing

Independent Book Reviewer

BookLife • Freelance

Apr 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

1. Regularly analyze fiction books across genres such as romance, fantasy, and contemporary fiction 2. Develop structured notes on storytelling strengths and weaknesses 3. Practice editorial feedback techniques to support emerging writers