Developmental Beta Reading
I offer services as a developmental beta reader (and occasional editor, but you have to ask real nice) for novels of all stripes, though my specialties reside in the SFF and literary realms.
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I've been told I'm pretty good at it.*
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The thing you need to know: I beta read as a reader, editor and writer. Thus, my critiques are more technical and developmental than your average. If you only want :) / :( in-line reactions, I am not the reader for you.
*Reviews are from Fiverr. I'm hoping to move more work off-platform due to their predatory business model.
I'm here to help with a comprehensive critique of your story
I will provide feedback in-line (where the bulk of the work is done) and a reader report (~750 words -- sometimes more, never less -- to address any overarching issues) on the following:
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Impact: Does your story leave a lasting impression?
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Emotion: Are your characters' emotions conveyed effectively?
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Pacing: Does the story flow smoothly and at an appropriate pace?
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Grammar: I will point out any recurring grammatical errors and make suggestions for improvement.
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Character Development: Are your characters fully realized and dynamic?
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Narrative Arc: Does the story have a clear beginning, middle, and end? Are there plot holes or inconsistencies?
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Dialogue: Are your characters' conversations authentic and engaging?
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Belief suspension: Does your story create a believable world for the reader to inhabit?
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Prose construction: I will offer suggestions on how to make your writing more impactful.
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Please inquire regarding lead time.
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My rate is .005/word. There are no upper or lower limits. I've worked with 1000 word flashes and 250000 word doorstoppers.