No. My role is to read your story carefully and describe how it came across to me as a reader. I note where the story held my attention, where it drifted, and how it felt to experience as a whole. I don’t evaluate or correct your work. I provide a clear account of how it read from the outside.

No. That isn’t the purpose of a beta read. My notes focus on pacing, character engagement, plot clarity, and the overall reader experience. I don’t make changes or suggest rewrites. I show you how the story reads from a reader’s perspective so you can decide what, if anything, to adjust.

I enjoy being taken into new and exciting worlds. I gravitate toward speculative, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, mystery, and some historical fiction and romance, for both YA and adult audiences. I don’t read memoir, poetry, children’s books, or most non-fiction. If you’re not sure what genre your story falls into, that’s perfectly fine. Fill out my short questionnaire and I’ll let you know if I’m the right fit for your book.

That’s something I determine before we begin. The short questionnaire helps me understand your story, genre, and what kind of feedback you’re looking for so I can confirm we’re a good match. Once the project starts, I complete the full read and provide feedback as agreed.

It might feel uncomfortable at first, but that’s only because I give an honest reaction to what I read. I’m always respectful and as clear as possible when explaining why I responded a certain way. My goal is to make the feedback process helpful and encouraging.

You fill out a short intake form, I confirm we’re a good fit, and once we start, I read your manuscript in Google Docs with in-line comments. When I’m done, you receive a feedback report and one follow-up email for clarification. Simple, transparent, and straightforward.

Turnaround depends on word count. I typically read at a rate of 10,000 words every three business days. Smaller projects may take about a week, while full manuscripts can take several weeks. I’ll give you a clear estimate before we begin, and I stick to it.

Rates vary by project size and depth of feedback.

• First Chapter Beta Read (up to 5,000 words): $20
• Partial Manuscript Beta Read (up to 40,000 words): $85
• Full Manuscript Beta Read (up to 90,000 words): $165

Each includes in-line comments, a feedback report, and one follow-up email. Additional word count can be added for $25 per 10,000 words. A 30-minute beta feedback call can also be added for $30. (Prices current as of 2025.)

I’m happy to sign one if requested, though I follow strict confidentiality whether there’s a formal agreement or not. Nothing you share is discussed or shown to anyone else without your written permission. I keep my reading notes for reference in case you have follow-up questions later or want to work together again on future books in a series.

Yes. You’ll receive one follow-up email where you can ask for clarification about any of my comments or the feedback report. I want to make sure you fully understand all of my notes, even if you’re still deciding how to use them.

Yes. The process stays the same each time.

I read with care and attention. My focus is on the reader’s experience, not on rewriting or correcting your work. I pay attention to how the story flows, what draws me in, and how it feels as a whole. My feedback reflects that experience so you can see your story from a reader’s point of view.