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I had sent first half of my manuscript to Jennifer for beta reading and she did an excellent job! Her reactions to the scenes and characters were so genuine, the improvement she suggested were very helpful too. I'm gonna hire her to read the rest of my manuscript as soon as I'm done editing it!
Samuel wrote: "I had sent first half of my manuscript to Jennifer for beta reading and she did an excellent job! Her reactions to the scenes and characters were so genuine, the improvement she suggested were very..."Thanks so much for your kind words! Already looking forward to read the last half of your manuscript.
Jennifer.
Just wanted to drop in to say thanks for helping me with my beta reading. Your feedback was very helpful and it has truly made my story better. I would definitely recommend Jennifer's services!
Leslie wrote: "Just wanted to drop in to say thanks for helping me with my beta reading. Your feedback was very helpful and it has truly made my story better. I would definitely recommend Jennifer's services!"Thanks so much, Leslie!:)
I am taking one more project for this month. Anyone interested can message me here or send me an email!
Cheers,
Jennifer.
I'm very impressed by Jennifer's beta reading report. Her comments were very insightful and she also corrected little typos/errors in my manuscript. The feedback was very detailed and definitely more than I had expected for the price I paid. Thanks again for all the help! Samson.
Samson wrote: "I'm very impressed by Jennifer's beta reading report. Her comments were very insightful and she also corrected little typos/errors in my manuscript. The feedback was very detailed and definitely mo..."Thanks, Samson! :) All the best for your manuscript!
Jennifer's feedback on my story was outstanding! I loved the fact the she didn't sugarcoat everything. She would point out the issues and provide suggestions. Along with pointing out the mistakes, she made sure to appreciate the scenes which she loved and enjoyed. I couldn't have asked for a better beta reader for my manuscript. Thanks a lot, Jennifer! It was a pleasure to work with you. Authors, just hire her already! Her detailed feedback will surely help you improve your manuscript.
Thank you so much, Charles! I really enjoyed reading your manuscript. All the best for your book! :)Update: I am now accepting manuscripts for the month of June. You can contact me via message or email me at - brooksjennifer751@gmail.com
I have a 55k manuscript - The story is about 3 best friends who are stuck in a Zombie Apocalypse. It's an adventurous story with many twists and trust. This is the first book in the series. I've already had a few people read my book but I wanted someone more professional to have a look at it. Please let me know your charges and turnaround time.
Robert wrote: "I have a 55k manuscript - The story is about 3 best friends who are stuck in a Zombie Apocalypse. It's an adventurous story with many twists and trust. This is the first book in the series. I've al..."Hello Robert,
I have messaged you with all the details! I look forward to hearing from you.
I had hired Jennifer to edit my rather long manuscript (120k words) and she did an excellent job with it. Now my manuscript is more refined and polished. The changes she suggested were extremely helpful and she even went one step further to provide a brief feedback on the story. Thanks a lot, Jennifer, for all the help!
Alexander wrote: "I had hired Jennifer to edit my rather long manuscript (120k words) and she did an excellent job with it. Now my manuscript is more refined and polished. The changes she suggested were extremely he..."Thank you so much! :)
Jennifer was fast. She had my entire 110k word manuscript done in three weeks. I loved her feedback because she tells you what she's thinking while reading each section. She also tells the writer what parts work in addition to what doesn't, which I think a lot of Beta-Readers lack. It's just as important for a writer to know what's good as to what's... not so good. Trust me. You can't afford NOT to hire her!
Cassie wrote: "Jennifer was fast. She had my entire 110k word manuscript done in three weeks. I loved her feedback because she tells you what she's thinking while reading each section. She also tells the writer w..."Thanks a lot!! :) It was a pleasure working with you.
Hi, Jennifer, I have sent you an email. I am interested in your proposal.
Gail wrote: "Hi, Jennifer, I have sent you an email. I am interested in your proposal."You email didn't reach me. I've messaged you here. Thanks! :)
Hello Jennifer, You seem like a right fit for my manuscript. It's historical romance and the draft is at 100k words right now. I'm interested to know more about your your beta reading services and fees.
Laurel wrote: "Hello Jennifer, You seem like a right fit for my manuscript. It's historical romance and the draft is at 100k words right now. I'm interested to know more about your your beta reading services an..."
I have just messaged you, please check and respond. :)
Authors, I'm taking few more projects for July end, so if you're interested, you can reach out to me via message or email - brooksjennifer751@gmail.com
Jennifer read a short story of mine. She did an excellent job with her analysis and comments. She was blunt and constructive in her critiques. She is friendly and affordable, definitely hire her!
Message sent to your email address.Thanks,
Jeffrey Thomas
Sophie wrote: "Jennifer read a short story of mine. She did an excellent job with her analysis and comments. She was blunt and constructive in her critiques. She is friendly and affordable, definitely hire her!"Thanks so much, Sophie!:)
Jeffrey wrote: "Message sent to your email address.Thanks,
Jeffrey Thomas"
I've replied to your email.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Jennifer.
Hello I have a science fiction horror novel to proof read and have some feedback on. It’s for young adults. Zara Breden
I hired Jennifer to read my 93k YA Fantasy back in June and was promised a 7-10 days turnaround, which was perfect for me since I had a writing retreat coming up. 11 days passed and I got an email saying it was almost done and I'd get it within two days. I was super thrilled. Unfortunately, the promised email didn't come, and over the course of 2 months I received about 4 emails asking for 2 more days. I had my hopes up all the way to the end. But still no feedback, no email in the last few weeks, and no sign of my $75 which I asked to be refunded. I know life can happen and I didn't mind waiting, but I do expect to get what I paid for or get my money back.
Update (August 27th): After I opened a case with PayPal and requested my money back, I finally got some feedback on my manuscript (about 60 days after the promised delivery). The feedback was very short and not very constructive, and it consisted of some one-line sentences in the document for the most part. Not what I expected for the amount charged, or from the previous testimonials here, but at least I got something and I'm going to leave it at that and be happy for what I got.
I'm hoping this was all just a case of life getting in the way for Jennifer and that it won't happen again to other customers.
Pretty disappointed in this service. As Erika mentioned above, a short turn-around of 2 weeks was promised and in the end it took almost 7 weeks. After finding out that Jennifer was going through a tough personal time, I had a feeling that the service to be delivered wasn't going to be at all what I asked/paid for, and so I requested a refund if this was going to be the case. Instead, Jennifer assured me she wouldn't deliver a disappointing service and kept asking for more time. When finally she sent the manuscript, there were very little inline comments in a 113,000 word novel - only 9 of which I found at all useful, the rest were simply a "ha ha that was funny" or "oo, interesting!" - these are comments I expect from free readers on Wattpad of age 15 and not from a paid beta reader service. The summary of her thoughts on the manuscript totaled at 226 words. I've paid beta readers in this group who have delivered 13-page summaries and reviews at even less than what Jennifer charged. I'm not ripped off of thousands of dollars, but I did waste time waiting, time that could have been spent paying another beta reader and/or editing my own manuscript.
Also, after replying to Jennifer with the above feedback, I have still received no apology or reply from her.
I think it's only fair to inform anyone else who sees this forum of what to expect, should they request her service.
Hi All,Yep, I had the same problems as Isabella and Erika. Was given an expected turnaround of 1-2 weeks, that was almost two months ago. We've had email exchanges, always instigated by me, and Jennifer promised to send me the beta read, always in 2-3 days, but it hasn't yet materialised.
I opened a dispute with PayPal.
I understand from her emails that Jennifer is having some kind of a family emergency, but it would perhaps be better when realising that there isn't time to do the work to just refund everyone, rather than keep them hanging. As an freelance editor, you only have your reputation, and this kind of thing damages it. Communication is key, and while no-one minds if someone has to call off a job because of an emergency, they do mind if they have to chase someone repeatedly for a service they have paid for.
I'll update this post when I've received a response.
UPDATE 6th October 2019
I asked either for the edit or a refund and she has stopped replying to me altogether. It's a lot of money to lose, and very disappointing to wait so long and for nothing.
I have escalated the case with PayPal, and I hope that they can help me get the money back at least.
I wonder what happened, and do hope that she's ok, but it's too much money for me not to try and get it back. I need to use it to get another beta reader.
Isabella wrote: "Pretty disappointed in this service. As Erika mentioned above, a short turn-around of 2 weeks was promised and in the end it took almost 7 weeks. After finding out that Jennifer was going through a..."Hi Isabella,
First of all, thank you (and the other two girls) for honest feedback. I was about to message Jennifer but I'm happy I read your testimonials before I did.
I was just wondering which paid services you had good experiences with?
Generally, with the free services, I often experience that they can be quite flaky and I've been ghosted several times. Even though I reached out to them they won't answer and I just wanted to know if it was because my MS sucked that much :')
Hi All,Thought I'd let you know how I got on...
UPDATE 6th October 2019
I asked either for the edit or a refund and she has stopped replying to me altogether. It's a lot of money to lose, and very disappointing to wait so long and for nothing.
We've all been in crisis situations, but you have to communicate with your clients, even if it's just to say that you haven't got the time and will refund them accordingly. I'm a professional editor, so I know this as well as anyone.
I have escalated the case with PayPal, and I hope that they can help me get the money back at least.
I wonder what happened, and do hope that she's ok, but it's too much money for me not to try and get it back. I need to use it to get another beta reader.
Mod
Dakota
Thanks Dakota,Fingers crossed, I get the money back and I can use it for another beta reader!
After I escalated the case to PayPal, they reviewed the case and refunded me. If anyone on here is in the same position, I would recommend escalating to a dispute with PayPal, as you only have a limited time to escalate before they automatically close the case. It's simple enough, you explain what happened the online form, and they review the case. Takes a couple of weeks.Never heard from Jennifer again. I still don't really know what happened here. Hope she's ok.
Do you beta MG? If so, can you PM me with your availability for a 76k MS, towards the end of the month?
I am Jennifer. Content writer by profession and a reader in my spare time. My passion for books led me to beta reading and proofreading. Being a writer, I know how difficult it can be to find your own mistakes. Trust me, even I need someone else to look over my work. So, I'm here to help you polish your work!
My most favorite genres are YA, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Romance, Sci-fi, Mystery, LGBT. I accept books of all genres, the above list is where I'm really good at.
I write a detailed beta read report which mentions all the highs and lows of the story, character development, and the world building.(Where needed)
I provide developmental editing and copy editing at a very nominal rate. Feel free to message me for more details.
I can provide beta reading/editing samples if required. You can reach out to me via message or email - brooksjennifer751@gmail.com
Regards,
Jennifer.