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PAID services requested > Fantasy and Sci-Fi short stories, 14k word beta read

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message 1: by Joshua (new)

Joshua | 13 comments Hello, I have a request I am not sure I am able to make on this forum. I have two short stories I need beta read. Of the two; Three Pigs and the Wolfmen, and Two Heads are Better than One, come in at 8,627 and 4,894 words respectively, totaling out at 13,521, which we can just round up to 14,000 words.

Story: Three Pigs and the Wolfmen is a fantasy story very loosely based on the Three Little Pigs story where three pigmen brothers must deal with the actions of their past (Chapter 1), and the consequences it might cause them and their family in the future.
Two Heads are Better than One is a near future Sci-Fi story about a socially awkward man given an implanted AI to help him solve his social problems.

Content Warning: Three Pigs and the Wolfmen has coarse language and violence I’m not sure is extreme, but is bloody at times. Two Heads are Better than One has some coarse language.

Request: What I require is a basic beta read i.e. the examination of plot, characters, and pacing, with no specific questions upfront. However, I may have some after beta reader notes are given.

Payment: Because of recent issues I’ve had using paid beta readers on Goodreads, I would greatly prefer to pay for services only once I have your notes in hand, or after they have been emailed to me.
I take this exchange very seriously and would never shirk my duties to pay you for services rendered.

Means of payment: I have difficulty using PayPal normally, so I will need a PayPal invoice sent to me if PayPal is be used for payment.
Otherwise, I have paid beta readers using Amazon E-Gift Cards as well.

Contact: Please contact me through messaging on Goodreads. If an agreement has been made, I will give you my author email address and we can figure out price and other specifics from there.

Thank you, and have a good day.


message 2: by Alyssa (new)

Alyssa | 68 comments Hey there! It won’t let me send you a direct message but I am interested if you would like to message me on fiverr.

https://www.fiverr.com/s2/742151647e?...


message 3: by L.E. (new)

L.E. Elmore | 20 comments Hi there, Joshua! I tried to message you, but it wouldn't let me!

I read over your story blurb, and it sounds like a very intriguing concept that I would be interested in reading. I am very experienced in reading and critiquing short fiction.

You can check out my website here for more information and testimonials regarding my services: https://laurenelmorewrites.wordpress....

Or you could email me at: lauren.elmore.09@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

Best wishes,
Lauren


message 4: by Liz (new)

Liz (joycecarolnopes) | 545 comments Mod
Hey, Joshua! I'd love to take a look at what you have. I tried messaging you but for some reason, it isn't working? My email address is bookwormlisa@gmail.com if you'd like to get in touch or you can DM me on here. Thanks and have a good day!


message 5: by Joshua (new)

Joshua | 13 comments I changed settings so private messages should work now, sorry.


message 6: by Joshua (new)

Joshua | 13 comments Alyssa wrote: "Hey there! It won’t let me send you a direct message but I am interested if you would like to message me on fiverr.

https://www.fiverr.com/s2/742151647e?..."


Hello, I am considering hiring you, but am not sure how to private message you. I changed my settings, which were set to friends only for some reason.

Anyways, I have two separate short stories. Your offer simply says up to 15k words. Does it matter if that means you have to write up an extra set of notes?


message 7: by Fyri (new)

Fyri  (fyri) | 74 comments Hey Joshua!

I offer $5 per 8,000 words on my Fiverr. I can read both of yours for $10 flat if you're still open to betas! ^_^

Here is the link to my gig: https://www.fiverr.com/share/Xmd0LV

I love the idea of exploring and retelling the Three Little Pigs story (who could the wolfmen be?? :o), though I'm certainly most intrigued by AI helping humans with social problems. Culture and social intricacies are beautiful to examine. <3


message 8: by Amazing (new)

Amazing Misha | 7 comments Hello!

I’ve been writing my own fiction and critiquing other’s since high school, and I have been an avid reader since before that. I’d love to offer my help in beta reading your manuscript.

You will receive in my analysis feedback on:

Concept
Plot and Structure
Characters
Point of view
Setting
Voice
Conclusion

I can be your sensitivity reader in:

Women in general and specific to Muslim and Arabic experience
Arabic, middle eastern culture
Islamic religion, Muslim/ Arabic culture and views

Here is my fiverr gig where you can check out my offer:
https://www.fiverr.com/theamazingmish...
The short story service is only 5$ currently!

I also do paypal if you like!
You can email me on Imtheamazingmisha@gmail.com

Looking forward to reading your novel!


message 9: by Joshua (new)

Joshua | 13 comments Amazing wrote: "Hello!

I’ve been writing my own fiction and critiquing other’s since high school, and I have been an avid reader since before that. I’d love to offer my help in beta reading your manuscript.

Yo..."


Why is it $5 for 14k words, made up of two short stories, when it says on your Fiverr page it is $5 for up to 10k words and a single story?
I will need notes for both short stories, not one.


message 10: by Abii (new)

Abii | 57 comments Hi Joshua, your manuscript sounds very interesting and I would love to beta read it. I am very flexible with budgets so let me know what works for you. For the month of October I am also providing combined developmental editing and beta reading services, if you’re interested you can DM or email me on abigailloriann@gmail.com.

You can read the reviews of my work here: https://www.fiverr.com/share/Wkj8pQ


message 11: by [deleted user] (new)

Hi.

I write romance drama. I beta read too: https://ptsphiltellsstories.home.blog...


message 12: by Joshua (last edited Oct 14, 2021 02:38AM) (new)

Joshua | 13 comments Abii wrote: "Hi Joshua, your manuscript sounds very interesting and I would love to beta read it. I am very flexible with budgets so let me know what works for you. For the month of October I am also providing ..."

Sorry for late reply.

Is it possible for you to write the notes for both short stories in the same document? Not the in-line notes as they are obviously in individual documents, but the other notes, such as about pacing, plot, and characters.

Thanks, have a good day.


message 13: by Abii (new)

Abii | 57 comments Yes, I’m able to do this.

If you could email me abigailloriann@gmail.com
we can discuss it further.

Thanks
Abi


message 14: by Warda (new)

Warda Faizan | 31 comments Hi Joshua, I hope nobody minds if I offer myself as a beta reader for your short stories as I am just coming along with the ongoing chats.

I am Warda and I would love to beta read for you for 10$ with Notes for both stories. Please do read my profile on the Fiverr link here:

https://www.fiverr.com/s2/3e43df53fa

I shall be delighted if you would message me on Fiverr or contact me on my email id

Roseandpinkone@gmail.com

Thank you!


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