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Beta Reading

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I offer beta reading for fiction and non-fiction, providing honest, constructive, and detailed feedback to help you shape your manuscript before it reaches its final audience.

What's Included

  • Reader's Report: A comprehensive written overview of your manuscript's strengths, pacing, and areas for improvement — from a real reader's perspective.
  • Inline Annotations: Comments and notes throughout the text marking moments that worked, moments that didn't, and questions that came up as I read.
  • Character & Voice Feedback: Honest impressions of how your characters and narrative voice land on the page.
  • Pacing & Structure Notes: Observations on where the manuscript engages, drags, or loses momentum.

What I Work With

I adore working with:

  • Literary fiction, speculative fiction, and experimental narratives
  • Personal essays, memoirs, and creative non-fiction
  • Zines, chapbooks, and independent publications

My Process

Every project begins with you and what'll serve you best. I provide:

  • A brief conversation upfront so I understand your goals and any specific areas you want me to focus on
  • Feedback framed around your vision — not my preferences
  • A detailed reader's report alongside your annotated manuscript
  • A follow-up round of questions if anything in my feedback needs clarifying

Pricing

Rates are based on word count:

  • Beta Reading: $0.01 per word
  • Beta Reading + Reader's Report: $0.015 per word

I also offer sliding scale rates. Let's discuss what works for you!

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