
olivia
Professional and sensitive beta reader
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Freelance Beta Reader & Manuscript Critic
Harvard University • Full-time
May 2025 - Present • 1 yr 6 mos
I Provide detailed beta reading and alpha reading services for fiction authors across multiple genres. Evaluate plot structure, pacing, character development, dialogue, readability, and overall story flow. Identify plot holes, inconsistencies, confusing scenes, weak transitions, and underdeveloped storylines. Deliver honest, constructive, and actionable feedback to help authors strengthen their manuscripts before publication. Provide chapter-by-chapter feedback and overall reader reports tailored to each author's goals. Review romance, fantasy, dark romance, mystery, thriller, horror, science fiction, young adult, and contemporary fiction.
Self-Employed |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Full-time
Apr 2025 - Present • 1 yr 7 mos
Review LGBTQ+ romance, MM romance, sapphic romance, queer fiction, and non-binary narratives. Examine character representation, relationship dynamics, stereotypes, and potentially harmful tropes. Provide constructive observations on authenticity, characterization, and the portrayal of LGBTQ+ experiences. Help authors identify passages that may benefit from greater nuance, clarity, or sensitivity. Offer reader-focused recommendations while respecting the author's voice and creative intentions.