Beta reading and developmental editing services for romance writers

I offer beta reading and developmental editing services in the romance genre. I specialize in editing contemporary romance,YA romance paranormal romance, romantic suspense, fantasy romance and romantasy stories.
I can help you improve the big-picture storytelling issues in your manuscript such as theme, plot, character development, point of view, pacing, setting, genre conventions, show vs tell and dialogue and achieve your writing goals.
To make sure that we are a great fit to work together, please look at the heat levels and the content warnings below.

Heat/spice levels

I beta read or edit romance books with the following heat/spice levels:
  • Wholesome or clean romance (no sex on and off page, only meaningful glances, physical activities are limited e.g kissing)
  • Sweet romance (light-hearted romance without explicit sex content, sex  behind closed doors where at least one intimate scene happens but without the reader present)
  • Sensual romance (at least one intimate scene where sex happens on the page with euphemist, mild or flowery language, no sexually explicit language) 
  • Steamy romance (explicit sexual language, at least two intimate scenes)

Content warnings

​I don't beta read or edit romance books that extensively and explicitly discuss and focus on the following themes:
  • Illnesses, diseases, mental health disorders and suicide
  • death of family members and friends, and depiction of grief and loss
However, it's fine if these topics are discussed or mentioned throughout the story as long as the development of the romantic relationship between the main characters remains at the centre of the story (it is a romance after all!)

Not sure we are a good fit?

If you are not sure about the heat level or content warnings of your story, please email me to discuss your manuscript.
"Maria did a beta read for a romantic comedy I had written, and I couldn't be happier with the feedback she gave. She had an easy to follow format of questions already prepared as she read my manuscript. It allowed me to see her thought process and what she found important as a reader. Her suggestions were very valuable and I hope to use her again."
Pamela Dean, romance comedy writer
"Thank you for beta reading my manuscript. 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. Your Beta Reading Report was useful, and covered all of the areas I was looking for...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

Learn more about my services

If you are interested in working with me and want to learn more about my services, check out my beta reading and developmental editing services.

Interested in working with me?

If you are sure we are a great fit to work together, please 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 for your required service based on the specific needs of your manuscript.