I will beta read your thriller, science fiction, and fantasy

4.9
4.9

Nigeria

I speak Yoruba, English

818 orders completed

Gig Summary

Beta Reader

I'm Richard, and I have been a beta reader since 2018. I'm here to provide actionable feedback on science fiction, thriller, fantasy, or horror. I also beta read romance, dystopian, post-apocalyptic ...

Buyers keep returning

Richard O has an exceptional number of repeat buyers

Level 2

Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.

Highly Responsive

Known for exceptionally quick replies

What people loved about this freelancer

About this Gig

Hi, I'm Richard. I will beta read your manuscript thoughtfully and provide honest and constructive feedback with 100% human insight.


You will receive:

  • Detailed inline comments directly in your manuscript
  • Comprehensive book report with actionable insights
  • Respectful critique on what's working, what isn't, and suggestions to fix issues


Genres I love to beta read:

  • Thriller
  • Science Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Horror
  • Military Fiction
  • Post-apocalyptic
  • Dystopian
  • Action/Adventure
  • Afrofuturism


My critique will focus on the story elements:

  • Character
  • Central conflict
  • Character motivation
  • Characterization
  • Character development & likability
  • Setting
  • Point of view
  • Plot
  • Climax & resolution
  • Whatever stands out
  • Suggestions for improvement


Unique value I bring:

  • (Former soldier) Small unit tactics
  • Special forces operations
  • Authentic use of military equipment
  • I can be your sensitivity reader on the African experience
  • With a foundation in sociology, I will help ground your story in believable social dynamics


Let me help take your story to the next level with actionable feedback. Ready to strengthen your manuscript? Message me with your word count, genre, and timeline, or place your order now!

Genre:

Action

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Horror/ thriller

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Memoir/ biography

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Mystery

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.

My Portfolio

Reviews

611 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(591)
(18)
(1)
(0)
(1)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    anneetta

    CH

    Switzerland

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    It's my second time working with Richard and the quality of his work is always top tier. He has a high level of attention to details and is able to spot inconsistencies. In a world of AI, choose Richard. He makes notes in the manuscript and also provide a report. Thanks again Richard!

    $100-$200

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    seaoxe337

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Richard was a blast! Reading his inline comments was fun and insightful. He was highly responsive to messages and had great communication with the progress of the order. Hope to work with him again soon!

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • W

    wqbelle

    CA

    Canada

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    This was an excellent review, delving into the details of the manuscript and offering suggestions for improving the writing. I found the analysis insightful, objective, and helpful. Sometimes, I can have the tendency of missing the forest for the trees. I appreciated the reviewer's immediate and unfiltered...

    $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • T
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    tapuziel

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Working with Richard was excellent. He went beyond what was expected, and proactively reach out to ask question and offered concrete suggestions on what could be done to improve my story, and seemed genuinely eager to help me elevate my novel to the next level.

    $100-$200

    Price

    12 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A
    image-docs

    annielettemay

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Richard provided a very thorough review of my storyline. His reader critiques are useful. You can see where there may be areas lacking clarity for readers, which is invaluable as a writer! He also included line comments to implement in the next draft. He is also a great resource and guide for new writers....

    $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

611 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(591)
(18)
(1)
(0)
(1)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • A

    anneetta

    CH

    Switzerland

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    It's my second time working with Richard and the quality of his work is always top tier. He has a high level of attention to details and is able to spot inconsistencies. In a world of AI, choose Richard. He makes notes in the manuscript and also provide a report. Thanks again Richard!

    $100-$200

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    seaoxe337

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Richard was a blast! Reading his inline comments was fun and insightful. He was highly responsive to messages and had great communication with the progress of the order. Hope to work with him again soon!

    $100-$200

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • W

    wqbelle

    CA

    Canada

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    This was an excellent review, delving into the details of the manuscript and offering suggestions for improving the writing. I found the analysis insightful, objective, and helpful. Sometimes, I can have the tendency of missing the forest for the trees. I appreciated the reviewer's immediate and unfiltered...

    $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • T
    image-docs

    tapuziel

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Working with Richard was excellent. He went beyond what was expected, and proactively reach out to ask question and offered concrete suggestions on what could be done to improve my story, and seemed genuinely eager to help me elevate my novel to the next level.

    $100-$200

    Price

    12 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A
    image-docs

    annielettemay

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Richard provided a very thorough review of my storyline. His reader critiques are useful. You can see where there may be areas lacking clarity for readers, which is invaluable as a writer! He also included line comments to implement in the next draft. He is also a great resource and guide for new writers....

    $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No