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Vivienne H

@vivienne_hawt
4.6(75)

Level 2

Professional Beta Reader, Book Editor, Self Publishing Expert

United States
English
About me
I’m Vivienne, a Yale University trained English and creative writing graduate and professional beta reader and editor who helps writers refine their manuscripts while preserving their unique voice. I’ve worked with both new and experienced authors in genres like romance and fantasy, offering clear, reader-focused feedback on pacing, characters, and overall story flow. My goal is to highlight what’s working and point out areas for improvement in a practical, supportive way. I focus on clarity and consistency without rewriting your work, so you can confidently revise and strengthen your story.... Read more

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Work experience

Self_Employed

Freelance Beta Reader & Editor

Self Employed • Freelance

Jan 2022 - Present4 yrs 7 mos

Worked with authors across romance, fantasy, dark romance, and related genres to provide detailed beta reading and editing feedback. Evaluated manuscripts for pacing, character development, emotional impact, and overall story flow. Delivered clear, constructive insights highlighting strengths and areas for improvement, helping writers refine their work while maintaining their unique voice. Supported both new and experienced authors in preparing manuscripts for revision, submission, and self-publishing. Skills: Beta Reading, Editing, Proofreading, Manuscript Evaluation, Story Development Industry: Writing & Publishing

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.6
  • Quality of delivery
    4.7
  • Value of delivery
    4.6
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    theverticalcat

    US

    United States

    5

    I am beyond pleased with Vivienne H's beta read report of my novel. She did an amazing job and her comments will help make my book better. I feel like she is the beta reader I've been waiting for. She understood the material, the genre, and was amazingly specific with her comments. Her constructive criticism,...

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    gaborkissgd

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Vivienne exceeded my expectations. I ordered a beta read for a full memoir and received an incredibly detailed, thoughtful report that went far beyond a standard reader response. Her feedback was almost book-length, with specific chapter-by-chapter notes, honest reader reactions, and clear suggestions...

    $50-$100

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    tworosesbooks

    US

    United States

    5

    Vivienne provided detailed, thoughtful, and most importantly, actionable feedback that resonated with me on every point. She has a deep understanding of romance writing, and her perception as both an editor and a reader is sharp and focused. I cannot recommend her highly enough, and I intend to spread the word about her work among my writer friends

    $50

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    4 days

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    kaya_marano

    AT

    Austria

    4.7

    Vivienne was quick to reply and agreed to review the first 50k words of my manuscript. I had specific concerns regarding whether the beginning of the novel was too slow or boring. Vivienne wrote an insightful and very detailed report. She captured a few things I already knew and a few new ones. Her...

    $50

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    8 days

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    huntergatheress

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    What Vivienne gave me was an exceptional lesson in creative writing. In trusting the reader with less rather than more. Lessons in tonal consistency, pacing, overexplaining. Her lengthy comments on each chapter were gold, explaining how the reader would respond to various issues and, importantly, how...

    $50-$100

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    8 days

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