Beta reading
Find out how readers will respond before they do. As a beta reader, I won’t act as a publisher or editor. I’ll read as your audience would and tell you how the story lands.
What you get
A detailed report covering the plot, first impressions, characters, plausibility, and more, with developmental editing tips so you know exactly what to work on next.
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| Manuscript length | Fee |
|---|---|
| Under 30K words | $150 |
| 31K – 50K words | $200 |
| 51K – 80K words | $275 |
| 81K – 100K words | $300 |
| 101K words and over | $325 |
Includes a detailed report on plot, first impressions, characters, plausibility, and developmental editing tips. The feedback is intensive!
From authors I’ve beta read for
Maureen was a delight to work with. Fantastic communication, timely, and she overachieved on my project to perform a beta-read. Her critiques of my project are invaluable. She was careful to season her valuable constructive criticism and insights with some praise for the things she thought were done well. All of it is helping craft my novel even better.
I hired Maureen for a beta read of my novel. She did an excellent job and provided me many in-depth notes from characterization to settings and the craft of the story. She went above and beyond my expectations and it was a speedy turnaround. I now have the eyes to see what I need to fix before moving on to the next step. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for assistance with a novel!
Maureen's experience with professional writing is evident in her feedback in many ways. But the most important to me was the structured format of her report that measures key factors for the quality of the work. This is so helpful to give me confidence that the beta-reader is not just evaluating my book on "vibes" but by the areas that will ensure a solid manuscript.
Maureen gave me insightful feedback on my manuscript. She pointed out what she loved about the story as well as areas where I could improve. I will definitely work with her again.
Maureen gave a thorough report on her experience reading through my story and finished it off with suggestions for how I could strengthen the story without changing the tone or voice. She kept in communication to let me know where she was in the process during the time it took to complete the contract. I will certainly be recommending her to other writers and rehiring her for my next book!
How it works
- Get in touch. Request a quote or email editor@wordtinkerer.com to schedule your project.
- Sign the contract. You'll receive a simple contract for the project.
- Send your manuscript. Upload it in Word or Pages format by email or Dropbox link.
- Get it back. You receive two copies: one with tracked changes, one with all edits applied.
- Pay on completion. A PayPal invoice or Square link (your choice) is sent once the work is done.