Beta/Proof reader required

[Silly]

Beta reader required for my science fantasy book 175000 words long

if you can do the proof reading too, good.

[Roughseasinthemed]

Jeez, that's long. Beta, edit, proof? Or just beta and proof?

[Silly]

Any of them will do but beta first of all. I need a bit of criticism.

[Roughseasinthemed]

Go with whatever cheap quote you get. I'd be looking at $125 min for that.

[Emma]

Cheap is not always cost effective.
$125 is inexpensive for the length of novel, especially as the quality of the manuscript hasn't been evaluated.
I'd charge at least that amount for a beta/copy edit of a well written piece of that length. Unfortunately, I'm booked up for at least the next six weeks.
I suggest that prospective clients assess the quality of the person offering services.

[Manasa]

I would be interested too but it'd take a long time to finish doing it because of the word count. Email me at manasa.manu84@gmail.com along with the synopsis so that we can talk further about it.

[Roughseasinthemed]

Emma wrote: "Cheap is not always cost effective.
$125 is inexpensive for the length of novel, especially as the quality of the manuscript hasn't been evaluated.
I'd charge at least that amount for a beta/copy ..."

Emma (and anyone else), $125 was an example of a beta read quote/guestimate only. For editing I'd be looking at $500 or $600, depending on the quality of the MS.

I've edited books of 150,000 and they need to be well written to sustain pacing and flow for so many words.

I agree with Manasa. The length means any work would take a long time, whether beta, edit or proof. And a synopsis would be a good idea.

[Swati]

I offer both beta reading and editing services at affordable rates. Contact me at swati.geekediting@gmail.com with a synopsis if interested.

Have a lovely day! :)

[SweetSophie777]

Hello "Silly," :)

I'm a big fan of sci-fi and fantasy and offer critiques, structural edits, and line edits to help improve plot, characters, setting, voice, and writing quality.

Feel free to send your first chapter to tiffany@owlediting.com for a sample edit of 1500 words. More details, including rates, discounts, and payment plans, for all of my services and client testimonials are on my website www.owlediting.com.

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If we end up not being a good match, I understand and wish you much luck on your writing journey!

[Cimone]

I sent you a message. I'm willing to beta, edit and/or proofread.

[Silly]

OK I need to go through my manuscript again, which will take me a couple of weeks, but then I will be in a position to take someone up on their offers here.