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Sophie P

@sophie_p27
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Level 1

Beta Reader for Dark Romance, Gothic Fiction and Horror Manuscripts

Serbia
English, Spanish, French, Serbian
About me
I’m a beta reader and developmental editor with an MA in Literature, helping authors prepare manuscripts for independent and traditional publication. I specialize in dark romance, gothic fiction, and horror, focusing on how well a manuscript executes its genre on the page. My feedback is aimed at strengthening horror elements, emotional tension, the darker side of romance, and key gothic features that shape atmosphere and tone.... Read more

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Average response time: 1 hour

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Beta Reading
I will beta read your gothic, horror, or dark fantasy manuscript
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Developmental Editing
I will edit ya dark fantasy novel and provide feedback
5.0(2)

Work experience

Culture Section Literary Contributor

Politika daily newspaper • Freelance

Jul 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 3 mos

Publishing literary criticism and reviews of contemporary fiction and nonfiction, contributing in-depth analyses of current literary releases for the cultural section of a daily newspaper.

Regular contributor

Sinhro Literary Portal • Full-time

Dec 2021 - Dec 2025 • 4 yrs

Contributor responsible for writing literary reviews and promotional texts, shaping high-quality editorial content, and adapting communication to the needs of publishing partners and digital audiences.

Board member

Slavitude Publishing House • Full-time

Feb 2022 - Oct 2024 • 2 yrs 8 mos

◽ Contributed to editorial decisions and supported the development of publishing projects. ◽ Strengthened the quality of submitted work through evaluation and communication with authors and collaborators. ◽ Strengthened the ability to refine complex materials for diverse audiences. ◽ Deepened my understanding of project coordination within a creative industry.

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    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
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    natasha_tyndale

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Sofija went above and beyond with her feedback! She gave a thoroughly detailed reader's report, which really showed a deep understanding of my book's themes and plot, as well as the message I was trying to convey, and gave suggestions on feedback on how this could be improved. She gave detailed areas...

    $50-$100

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    6 days

    Duration

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    afonsocouto

    PT

    Portugal

    5

    Sophie was incredibly helpful and insightful as well as thorough. I'm glad I ended up picking her as a beta reader because I got many useful impressions that will, without a doubt, help me editing my work. Her knowledge of the craft really shines through

    $50-$100

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    3 weeks

    Duration

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    joe_mance

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Very professional, did a great job of communicating as we set up the order. Gave an honest and realistic time frame and still managed to get it in early. Will be hiring again.

    $50

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

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    joe_mance

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    She has provided some great perspectives that have led to a lot of great rewrites. Great communication, very professional, very quick turn around!

    $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

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    vincenzobartone

    US

    United States

    5

    This was definitely the most constructive review I’ve gotten from a beta reader and was really impressed with what he had to say. I’ll definitely work with her in the future

    $50

    Price

    1 day

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

    Helpful?
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    No