So, I'm currently trying to find a part time source of income and I think beta reading is my best bet. (the number of cases in my country keeps rising). Short intro: my name is Sky and I am a college student. To be precise, I'm a freshman-turning-2nd year, slowly dying on the inside.
Hence, I've decided to offer my services as a beta reader. Just to keep in mind, I haven't been beta reading professionally for many years. But, I've been reading a variety of genres my whole life, so I can distinguish between what is a good book and what is not. Plus, I am and have been dabbling in creating my own books for about a year or so now. So, I also know what it feels like to be rejected over and over again haha! One thing you should note about my style of reviewing: I am AGAINST changing the creative vision of a writer completely. I will tell you what could be changed, but I do not tamper in your artistry.
A few small restrictions for what you definitely CANNOT send me to review: no extreme gore, no extreme mentions of abuse or mistreatment, no mention of any kind of arachnids and no extreme pornographic material (but erotica otherwise is fine).
But, yes, I do accept short stories and flash fiction. Most times, I accept samples of chapters before I can review whole manuscripts. (if you have it hehe). If not, then the chapters you have are fine too.
So, here's what I can do for you, readers. By default, I mostly check for grammatical errors and assorted language mistakes that are not intentional. I also point out the flow, vibe of the story and my first impressions plus additional comments., if I feel is necessary. If there's anything in particular that you REALLY want examined, please let me know if you decide to choose my services. I will do my very best.
As for payment rates, I've decided to make my rates as affordable as humanly possible. There can be bargains to decrease prices if I see necessary, and there will be fluctuations if additional reviewing is required. The following is my set of rates (all prices are in USD): - First chapter = $1 (if the first chapter is a prologue, then add the chapter after it and it will be $1.50) - 2-4 chapters = $3 - 5-7 chapters = $5 - 20000 words to 35000 words = $10 - 35001 words to 50000 words = $15 - 50001 words to 65000 words = $20 - 65001 words to 80000 words = $25 - anything higher may be considered depending on how much college work/beta reading work I have - anything in the middle of 7 chapters and 20,000 words will be bargained for
So, a small policy that I have thought about (and am implementing) was to charge $1 for every subsequent chapter that you send, IF you send me the first chapter and more singular chapters after that time. (i.e. you send me Chapter 1 and then 2 and then 3, etc.). I dislike getting your story in pieces, but I will review it if that's your style. Again, this can be bargained for. If you're a usual, you might even get a review for free!
I will update this post if I am full with requests and require some time to clear them. I will also mention when I am free to conduct reviews. If you have any questions or wish to hire my services, please do leave your requests down here or email me at skytheminalover@gmail.com! Have a lovely day, my fellow bookworms! <3
Hence, I've decided to offer my services as a beta reader. Just to keep in mind, I haven't been beta reading professionally for many years. But, I've been reading a variety of genres my whole life, so I can distinguish between what is a good book and what is not. Plus, I am and have been dabbling in creating my own books for about a year or so now. So, I also know what it feels like to be rejected over and over again haha! One thing you should note about my style of reviewing: I am AGAINST changing the creative vision of a writer completely. I will tell you what could be changed, but I do not tamper in your artistry.
A few small restrictions for what you definitely CANNOT send me to review: no extreme gore, no extreme mentions of abuse or mistreatment, no mention of any kind of arachnids and no extreme pornographic material (but erotica otherwise is fine).
But, yes, I do accept short stories and flash fiction. Most times, I accept samples of chapters before I can review whole manuscripts. (if you have it hehe). If not, then the chapters you have are fine too.
So, here's what I can do for you, readers. By default, I mostly check for grammatical errors and assorted language mistakes that are not intentional. I also point out the flow, vibe of the story and my first impressions plus additional comments., if I feel is necessary. If there's anything in particular that you REALLY want examined, please let me know if you decide to choose my services. I will do my very best.
As for payment rates, I've decided to make my rates as affordable as humanly possible. There can be bargains to decrease prices if I see necessary, and there will be fluctuations if additional reviewing is required. The following is my set of rates (all prices are in USD):
- First chapter = $1 (if the first chapter is a prologue, then add the chapter after it and it will be $1.50)
- 2-4 chapters = $3
- 5-7 chapters = $5
- 20000 words to 35000 words = $10
- 35001 words to 50000 words = $15
- 50001 words to 65000 words = $20
- 65001 words to 80000 words = $25
- anything higher may be considered depending on how much college work/beta reading work I have
- anything in the middle of 7 chapters and 20,000 words will be bargained for
So, a small policy that I have thought about (and am implementing) was to charge $1 for every subsequent chapter that you send, IF you send me the first chapter and more singular chapters after that time. (i.e. you send me Chapter 1 and then 2 and then 3, etc.). I dislike getting your story in pieces, but I will review it if that's your style. Again, this can be bargained for. If you're a usual, you might even get a review for free!
I will update this post if I am full with requests and require some time to clear them. I will also mention when I am free to conduct reviews. If you have any questions or wish to hire my services, please do leave your requests down here or email me at skytheminalover@gmail.com! Have a lovely day, my fellow bookworms! <3