Beta reading

A beta read is a reader’s reaction to the story. Authors who seek to understand how the readers will experience their manuscript often seek out beta readers.

As an avid romance reader, I will read your romance story and provide thoughtful and helpful feedback from the reader’s point of view. I will spot the big-picture storytelling issues in your romance story and tell you how a future reader might understand it.

   What is the difference between beta reading vs other services?
Beta readers do not edit your manuscript. They don’t explain why anything is going wrong or give potential solutions. The beta reading service points out potential big-picture storytelling issues. It does not include editing developmental or copyediting issues. 

                                             Romance genres
I offer beta reading services in the romance genre. I specialise in beta reading the following romance subgenres:
  • contemporary romance
  • YA (Young Adult) romance
  • romantic comedy
  • fantasy romance
  • romantasy   
  • paranormal romance
  • romantic suspense​  ​     
"... I couldn't be happier with the feedback she gave. ..her suggestions were very valuable and I hope to use her again."
Pamela Dean, romance comedy writer

Am I the right editor for your story?

 Learn more about me and my editing services to make sure we are a good fit to work together.
​                                     The beta reading process
I will read your romance story and provide constructive and honest feedback in a reader's report. 

The service includes feedback on the following big-picture storytelling elements:
  • Characters 
  • Plot
  • Point of view       
  • Pacing
  • Romance genre conventions
  • Overall impression about the story

My feedback will be focused on answering the questions in this beta reader questionnaire, but you can ask any other related questions you have.
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The service includes:
  • a reader's report with 3-5 pages of constructive, thoughtful and honest feedback about the big-picture storytelling elements mentioned above
  • if I believe your manuscript needs further editing services
  • 30 minutes of follow-up support over email or video meeting (Google Meet) ​ 
​"...her feedback was invaluable, especially after I had completed numerous revisions and was struggling to pinpoint where my plot issues were. I appreciated the chance to have a new and unbiased set of eyes on my manuscript. She pointed out an issue with a subplot that I had not considered before, which helped me to focus my revision efforts effectively. Her feedback was timely and thoughtful, and I'd recommend her to any fellow authors..."
Kate Underwood, contemporary romance writer

Why choose this service?

  • You are on a limited budget
  • You are a new writer
  • You have no idea how to further improve your manuscript
  •  Make sure you have a strong story premise
 "...I found it extremely helpful to have an experienced second set of eyes to verify there were no plot holes or major inconsistencies in my manuscript...I really appreciated your time and effort. Your communication with me was great, and you were very responsive. Thank you very much!"
Rachel Anthony, romance writer
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​                                                    Investment
Estimated cost
€150 for a 50,000-word manuscript
€195 for an 80,000-word manuscript
€225 for a 100,000-word manuscript

​Additional follow-up support (email or Google Meet) can be purchased at €80 per hour.
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Estimated deadline:1-2 weeks
The cost and the deadline provided are estimates. Please contact me to get a customised quote for your manuscript.
 
Please note that a 20% non-refundable booking fee is required at the time of booking to secure a slot in my schedule. Read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for more information.        
                                     Free discovery meeting 
Book a free discovery meeting to discuss how I can help you improve the big-picture elements of your story and to see if we are a great fit to work together.
                            Interested in working with me?
 Fill in this form and send me your completed manuscript along with any other related documents (synopsis, summary). I will respond to you as soon as possible to discuss how I can help you edit and improve your manuscript and provide you with a no-obligation project quote.