RomCom/Chick Lit 114K Beta Needed

[Kayli]

I'm looking for a beta to read a finished manuscript. About 2 months ago, I went through a romcom movie kick, and most of them left me feeling icky by the end. Why are the men such irredeemable jerks? Why are the love interests always men? Why is there never any diversity? I was annoyed. So I wrote my own. It's got meet cutes and a love triangle between the boy next door and the life long BFF. But what if the neighbor actually isn't a jerk? And what if the BFF is a woman?

Content warning: These are adult characters in their mid-20s. LGBTQ themes. Sex. Language. Mental health.

What I'm looking for from a beta:
- I'd like the beta to enjoy the genre
- identify basic typos, tense issue (this is my first attempt with present tense)
- any continuity issues
- suggestions to trim to 100K
- thoughts on a title

I'd like to send the first three chapters to determine interest to anyone willing to give it a read. Message me with your rates and websites, if available.

Thanks!
Kayli

[Kayli]

Thanks for all the messages! I'll be reaching out to those who contacted me. Consider this request closed.

[Christopher]

I'd love to read it for you. I've read a lot of gay romance...and I mean a lot! Take a look at my website.

[Catherine]

Kayli wrote: "I'm looking for a beta to read a finished manuscript. About 2 months ago, I went through a romcom movie kick, and most of them left me feeling icky by the end. Why are the men such irredeemable jer..."

Hi Kayli,

It sounds like you're looking for an editor more than a beta reader. You may want to look into an editor at this stage as they can answer all of your concerns and questions and assist you with reducing word count. Betas typically are for books that have already been edited.

[TKSelbach13]

I have been working as an independent freelance editor for about 8 years. My clients have been very pleased with my work thus far and would certainly be happy to provide recommendations if needed.

I recently achieved my bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing, as well as accomplished a Study Abroad program with a focus in writing. I can provide a high attention to detail, the ability to think outside of the box, and an enthusiastic attitude that clients will find quite appealing.

Certifications: Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing
Contact: tkselbach13@gmail.com
Experience: 8 years of Beta Reading, 2 years of commission work
Rates: $0.05 per word.
Turnaround: 1-3 months

$5 – 100 words
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