Beta reading
What is 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 constructive and honest 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:
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 issues:
My feedback will be focused on answering the questions in this beta reader questionnaire but you can ask any other related questions you have.
The service includes a reader’s report:
Why choose the beta reading service?
Why me?
Investment
I am offering 50% discount of my beta reading services for a limited time.
The purpose of the discounted price is to get honest testimonials from writers and grow my portfolio. The testimonials will be published on my website and social media to promote my services.
Only 5 spots available.
Estimated cost (with 50% discount)
€50 for a 50,000-word manuscript
€75 for an 80,000-word manuscript
€90 for a 100,000-word manuscript
The limited offer is for new projects booked by 20th May, 2025. Editing slots can be booked until 30th May, 2025.
Estimated deadline
50000-word manuscript: 1 week
80000-word manuscript: 1-2 weeks
100000-word manuscript: 2 weeks
The cost and the deadline provided are estimates. Please contact me to get a customised quote for your manuscript.
Please read the heat/spice levels and the trigger warnings webpage to make sure we are a great fit to work together.
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.
How it works
Every project is unique. Fill in this form to contact me and send me your completed manuscript along with any other related documents (synopsis, summary). I will respond to you as soon as possible with a no-obligation quote based on the specific needs of your manuscript.
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 constructive and honest 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 romance
- paranormal romance
- romantic suspense
- romantasy
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 issues:
- Characters (goal, motivation, conflict)
- Plot
- Point of view
- Pacing
- 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.
The service includes a reader’s report:
- 3-5 pages of detailed, constructive and honest feedback about the big-picture storytelling issues mentioned above
- any related questions you may have
- if I believe your manuscript needs further editing services
Why choose the beta reading service?
- You are on a limited budget
- You are a new author
- You have no idea how to further improve your manuscript
- Make sure you have a strong story premise
Why me?
- Avid romance reader and romance genre specialist
- Dedicated and passionate about my work
- Attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Safety: your book is protected and not shared with anyone else
Investment
I am offering 50% discount of my beta reading services for a limited time.
The purpose of the discounted price is to get honest testimonials from writers and grow my portfolio. The testimonials will be published on my website and social media to promote my services.
Only 5 spots available.
Estimated cost (with 50% discount)
€50 for a 50,000-word manuscript
€75 for an 80,000-word manuscript
€90 for a 100,000-word manuscript
The limited offer is for new projects booked by 20th May, 2025. Editing slots can be booked until 30th May, 2025.
Estimated deadline
50000-word manuscript: 1 week
80000-word manuscript: 1-2 weeks
100000-word manuscript: 2 weeks
The cost and the deadline provided are estimates. Please contact me to get a customised quote for your manuscript.
Please read the heat/spice levels and the trigger warnings webpage to make sure we are a great fit to work together.
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.
How it works
Every project is unique. Fill in this form to contact me and send me your completed manuscript along with any other related documents (synopsis, summary). I will respond to you as soon as possible with a no-obligation quote based on the specific needs of your manuscript.
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