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I will beta read kid lit, mg, and ya books 3 for 1 deal
Gig Summary
Beta Reader, Book Editor, Twitter Marketer, Teacher, and Published Author
Hi, I’m J.G. MacLeod, an award-winning, bestselling, Canadian romance author of heartfelt happily-ever-after stories. With 23+ years teaching experience and 9 published novels, I offer professional be...
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Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.
What people loved about this freelancer
steve1416
Canada
J.G. and her daughters provided one of the most thorough and valuable beta reads I’ve received. I especially appreciated getting three genuinely independent...
karissaharvey
United States
It was so valuable to have insight from J.G. and her daughters for my MG novel. They included thoughts for each chapter and gave me direction on where to clarify...
cj5533
Canada
I was truly blown away by the quality of the beta read on my middle-grade story from this talented family! In addition to having J.G. MacLeod’s extremely helpful...
lalilove189
Canada
This was the best beta read I have ever received, especially from the perspectives of young readers varying in age. They really took the time to provide feedback...
darrengrenin127
United States
If you have a middle grade story, I can't think of better readers you could use for feedback. The feedback I received helped me adjust my story to better match...
About this Gig
Need feedback from the demographic who will actually read your stories?
This gig offers honest reactions from 2 young readers plus an experienced educator! 3 beta readers for the price of 1!
I'm J.G. MacLeod, author of 9 published novels and proud mom with a combined honors B.A. in English & History, a Bachelor of Education with distinction, qualifications in guidance, special ed, and social science education, plus 23+ years of editing and teaching experience, running a writing club, and a lifetime as a reader.
What you will receive from this Gig:
- Detailed feedback on characterization, conflict, pacing, tone, mood, and clarity through an educators lens.
- Honest feedback from young readers on what they loved, didn't understand, needed more of, or disliked in your story.
Reviews:
"Invaluable having her young readers...provide chapter-by-chapter observations...extremely insightful and perceptive." (MG Author)
"This was the best beta read I have ever received, especially from young readers perspectives with incredible suggestions." (Kid Lit Writer)
Message me for a custom quote, or order now to get started.
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English
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FAQ
Do you translate to English?
No, your manuscript must be already written in standard English.
Do you offer ghostwriting?
No, you must write your own manuscript before we beta read it.
Will you still beta read my book if I've already published it?
Yes! Sometimes, authors publish their work and don't receive the positive reviews they were hoping for. Hiring us to beta read can provide detailed explanations for what you should consider changing.
What document file types do you accept?
I edit MS Word docs and Google docs only. PDFs and image files will not be accepted.
How long have you been beta reading?
I am a lifelong reader. I am also a teacher with 20+ years experience. I edit work on a daily basis. It is a part of who I am. I will instinctively know if something in your writing needs to be changed to provide a better reading experience. I also have 2 university degrees in this field.
My novel is unpublished. Will anyone else read it?
Your work will never be shared with anyone other than myself, and my 3 middle-grade helpers. I will retain your story for thirty days after your gig is done in case you wish to revise the story and hire me to beta read for you again. Your intellectual property is safe with me.
Will you line edit or copy edit my work while you beta read?
Beta reading includes overall suggestions for improving story elements. Beta reading is NOT editing. See my other gigs for affordable copy editing.
What genre of books do you beta read?
All! As an English major with 2 university degrees, I have read a wide-range of literature, both fiction & non-fiction. My first degree specialized in historical texts. I also took courses that focused on poetry, writing, sci-fi/fantasy, & kid lit. My 3 middle graders love to read as well!
How many people will beta read my kid's book?
I will beta read your book, and so will 2 middle graders. We will provide honest feedback about the essential elements of good children's fiction. If they love your characters, world building, & plot, they will let you know. If anything needs to be changed, we'll inform you.
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S steve1416
Canada
J.G. and her daughters provided one of the most thorough and valuable beta reads I’ve received. I especially appreciated getting three genuinely independent perspectives: J.G.’s detailed adult/experienced-reader analysis alongside chapter-by-chapter feedback from two 14-year-old readers who are directly...
$100-$200
Price
5 weeks
Duration
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Seller's Response
Helpful?R ravenhearst
United States
I appreciated receiving feedback from both J.G. MacLeod and her two daughters. Having perspectives from children within my book's target age group was particularly valuable, as their reactions helped me better understand how younger readers experienced the story. The feedback provided useful insights...
$100-$200
Price
5 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?K karissaharvey
United States
It was so valuable to have insight from J.G. and her daughters for my MG novel. They included thoughts for each chapter and gave me direction on where to clarify and how to improve, as well as what areas they liked. I would highly recommend using their service!
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?J joorik
United States
It's wonderful to have the opinions of younger viewers especially when you have a target audience at around their age. I recommend requesting a beta read as it will enlighten your thoughts about your manuscript based on two youngsters' opinions and a professional's feedback.
$50
Price
3 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?D dashaneville
United Kingdom
J.G. MacLeod and her daughters provided incredibly helpful and detailed feedback on my story, and I’m deeply grateful. Their chapter-by-chapter insights allowed me to see the reader’s experience unfold in real time. I took all their feedback on board and truly appreciate their effort. Thank you for reading...
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?
Reviews
19 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
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S steve1416
Canada
J.G. and her daughters provided one of the most thorough and valuable beta reads I’ve received. I especially appreciated getting three genuinely independent perspectives: J.G.’s detailed adult/experienced-reader analysis alongside chapter-by-chapter feedback from two 14-year-old readers who are directly...
$100-$200
Price
5 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?R ravenhearst
United States
I appreciated receiving feedback from both J.G. MacLeod and her two daughters. Having perspectives from children within my book's target age group was particularly valuable, as their reactions helped me better understand how younger readers experienced the story. The feedback provided useful insights...
$100-$200
Price
5 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?K karissaharvey
United States
It was so valuable to have insight from J.G. and her daughters for my MG novel. They included thoughts for each chapter and gave me direction on where to clarify and how to improve, as well as what areas they liked. I would highly recommend using their service!
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?J joorik
United States
It's wonderful to have the opinions of younger viewers especially when you have a target audience at around their age. I recommend requesting a beta read as it will enlighten your thoughts about your manuscript based on two youngsters' opinions and a professional's feedback.
$50
Price
3 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?D dashaneville
United Kingdom
J.G. MacLeod and her daughters provided incredibly helpful and detailed feedback on my story, and I’m deeply grateful. Their chapter-by-chapter insights allowed me to see the reader’s experience unfold in real time. I took all their feedback on board and truly appreciate their effort. Thank you for reading...
$100-$200
Price
4 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
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