I will beta read and sensitivity read your story

4.7
4.7

United States

I speak English, Chinese, Spanish

41 orders completed

Welcome to my profile! My name is Zoie. I'm a recent college graduate from a top 20 American university (BA in Sociology, International Studies). I love reading, and have years of experience in writin...
About this Gig

I'm most familiar with fantasy, sci-fi, YA, and short stories! However, I'll happily read scripts of any genre and writing style.

  • Please contact me before ordering, to ensure I can deliver! :)
  • Timeline will depend on draft length.


What you'll get with this gig:


General Feedback

  • Thoughts on the pacing and believability of the narrative
  • Comments on any plotholes
  • Suggested improvements


Copy & line edit

  • Spelling, grammar, syntax, sentence flow
  • Fix errors in dialogue and POV
  • Edit wording to reduce redundancy and fluff


Sensitivity reading

  • Point out stereotypes/cliches
  • Ensure that your marginalized characters are fully fleshed out
  • Identify problematic scenes
  • Areas I know the most about:

Female experience (avoid misogynistic undertones!)

Asian-American experience (model minority myth, microaggressions)

Growing up in East Asia (culture check)

Socioeconomic privilege (perceived social value, can be culture-specific)

Acculturation (acclimating to a different country)


*NOTE: I can comment on other sensitivity topics and do my research, but if you have a specific experience/identity in mind, feedback from someone of that community/identity would be the best bet!

*PRICING: Priced per word

Language:

English

Delivery style preference

Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.

Reviews

25 reviews for this Gig
4.7

(22)
(3)
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.8
  • Quality of delivery
    4.7
  • Value of delivery
    4.4
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    renasartain

    US

    United States

    4

    Zoie was great! Very nice and enthusiastic about the content. The notes were fairly succinct, but covered the big points I was concerned about. They might not be a good fit for people who want frequent updates. Not to say I didn't get responses to my questions -- I did! Just infrequent (I'm hands-off, so I didn't mind)! I would work with Zoie again :)

    $400-$600

    Price

    6 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    lehcarjt

    5

    I hired Zo to do a beta read for specific details in my book that are in her background. I got exactly what I was hoping for with suggestions to improve my MS.

    $100-$200

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    sophiesnowbooks

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Zo was incredibly helpful with my project. I really appreciated how communicative she was, and how thorough her feedback was.

    Up to $50

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • W

    will_j_hazelden

    GB

    United Kingdom

    4.3

    I needed a sensitivity reader for elements of my book and Zo perfect. Very easy to work with and quick to respond with very insightful comments and thoughts about my work that I will certainly think about and incorporate into my novel.

    Up to $50

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • E

    ejbeeby

    US

    United States

    5

    Super insightful! And a fantastic attention to detail. Would hire again.

    $400-$600

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

25 reviews for this Gig
4.7

(22)
(3)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.8
  • Quality of delivery
    4.7
  • Value of delivery
    4.4
Sort By
Most relevant
  • R

    renasartain

    US

    United States

    4

    Zoie was great! Very nice and enthusiastic about the content. The notes were fairly succinct, but covered the big points I was concerned about. They might not be a good fit for people who want frequent updates. Not to say I didn't get responses to my questions -- I did! Just infrequent (I'm hands-off, so I didn't mind)! I would work with Zoie again :)

    $400-$600

    Price

    6 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L
    image-docs

    lehcarjt

    5

    I hired Zo to do a beta read for specific details in my book that are in her background. I got exactly what I was hoping for with suggestions to improve my MS.

    $100-$200

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    sophiesnowbooks

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Zo was incredibly helpful with my project. I really appreciated how communicative she was, and how thorough her feedback was.

    Up to $50

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • W

    will_j_hazelden

    GB

    United Kingdom

    4.3

    I needed a sensitivity reader for elements of my book and Zo perfect. Very easy to work with and quick to respond with very insightful comments and thoughts about my work that I will certainly think about and incorporate into my novel.

    Up to $50

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • E

    ejbeeby

    US

    United States

    5

    Super insightful! And a fantastic attention to detail. Would hire again.

    $400-$600

    Price

    5 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No