What it is:

A general overview of your manuscript from a reader’s perspective that takes into account how your story will be received by its intended audience.

What you get:

Margin comments with my real-time reactions.

A 2-3 page reader summary.

Feedback on pacing, characters, and emotional impact from a reader’s perspective.

Thoughtful answers to the specific questions you have about your story.

Who it’s for:

Authors who aren’t yet ready for a full developmental edit or a full manuscript critique and are currently looking for reader feedback.

Authors who have already had a developmental edit or manuscript critique and would like feedback on their revised draft from a reader’s perspective.

What it costs:

A Beta Read costs $200 per 80k word manuscript to be paid in full and upfront before service begins.

For longer manuscripts: contact me for a custom quote.

Only manuscripts over 50k words are eligible for this service.