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softlynkarela

karela

@softlynkarela

Thoughtful Writer, Beta Reader, Editor and Formatting Expert

United States
English, French, German, Spanish
About me
Hello Author, Publishers, writers. My name is Karela. A professional beta reader, book editor & ghostwriter helping authors go from rough draft to publish-ready. I offer beta reading, editing and proofreading, ghostwriting & custom book cover design, covering fiction and nonfiction including romance, fantasy, LGBTQ+, memoir, self-help and children's books. I match your voice, meet deadlines and give honest, detailed feedback on every project, big or small. Message me your genre and word count and I'll tell you honestly if I'm the right fit for your book, no guessing, just real answers.... Read more

Skills

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Beta Reading
I will critique manuscript before you query agent, beta read erotic ya romantasy novel
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Beta Reading
I will be sensitivity beta reader for romance fantasy book, critique fiction novel
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Work experience

Scribe_Media

Ghostwriter

Scribe Media • Full-time

Mar 2019 - Nov 2020 • 1 yr 8 mos

I am comprehensive book architect and publishing expert specializing in ghostwriting, structural manuscript development, book formatting, and beta reading. I bridge the gap between a raw concept and a polished, market-ready book by capturing an author’s exact voice, optimizing narrative pacing, and designing pristine interiors. Whether drafting a corporate memoir from scratch, evaluating a fiction draft, or styling print layouts, my focus is delivering high-impact content that resonates with modern readers.

Entangled_Publishing

Beta Reader

Entangled Publishing • Freelance

May 2017 - Feb 2019 • 1 yr 9 mos

I am a dedicated Beta Reader who specialized in providing actionable, comprehensive manuscript evaluations for independent authors across various genres. Analyze pacing, character development, plot consistency, and world-building mechanics to help writers refine their narrative structure before publishing. Deliver detailed, supportive reader reports highlighting structural strengths and developmental opportunities within strict deadlines.