As a bookworm and beta reader with editorial experience and a background in journalism, I provide sensitive, reader-focused feedback designed to strengthen your work while respecting your voice. Whether you’re polishing a novel, testing the flow of a short story, or shaping content for young readers, beta reading gives you a fresh set of eyes and outside perspective before you submit or publish.
🔍 What’s Included
Every beta read includes:
- A full read-through of your manuscript.
- A personalised report and line-by-line annotated notes.
- Report includes on:
- Pacing, tone, and clarity
- Plot consistency and structure
- Character development and dialogue
- World-building (for fiction) or theme focus (for non-fiction)
- Age/genre suitability (e.g. YA, LGBTQ+ themes, trauma-informed storytelling)
Feedback is honest but respectful, tailored to your goals—whether you’re preparing for agents, editors, or self-publishing.
💷 Pricing Guide
|
Project Type |
Length |
Rate |
What You Get |
|
Short Story / Sample |
Up to 5,000 words |
£30 flat |
Summary notes or light annotation |
|
Novella / Partial Draft |
5,000–25,000 words |
£3.00 per 1,000 words |
Feedback report + light inline notes |
|
Standard Novel |
25,000–70,000 words |
£3.50 per 1,000 words |
Full reader report or in-doc comments |
|
Extended Work |
70,000–100,000 words |
£3.75 per 1,000 words |
Full reader report + feedback on character/arc |
|
Longform / Series |
100,000+ words |
Custom Quote |
Multi-phase feedback and optional midpoint review |