Beta reading and developmental editing services for romance writers
I offer beta reading and developmental editing services in the romance genre. I specialise in editingcontemporary romance, YA (Young Adult) romance, romantic comedy, fantasy romance, romantasy, paranormal romance and romantic suspense stories. I can help you improve the big-picture storytelling elements in your manuscript, such as theme, plot, characters, point of view, pacing, setting, genre conventions, show vs tell and dialogue. 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)
"... 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
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 if 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.
"... 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
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.
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 improve your manuscript and provide you with a no-obligation project quote.
