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message 1: by Annie (new)

Annie annie | 3 comments Hello!
I'm looking for a diverse selection of beta readers for my memoir.

Subject matter covers food, language learning, travel, and love. There's a coming of age element as well. It's set in Italy.

I have some specific questions I can share once we move forward.

Please reply to this post with your contact information.

Thanks in advance!
Annie


message 2: by Preye (last edited Aug 05, 2022 09:01AM) (new)

Preye (preyereads) | 132 comments 'Annie wrote: "Hello!
I'm looking for a diverse selection of beta readers for my memoir.'


Hello Annie. I'd love to read your memoir. Writing a memoir can be difficult, as you have to balance the narration of factual events with an alluring storytelling technique. I have sufficient experience as a beta-reader and I provide honest, constructive, and in-depth feedback, nested in a series of actionable steps. You can send an email to preyeiwo@gmail.com or message me here!

I've got a knack for figuring out what's working in a manuscript and what needs to be tweaked for improvement, so my beta-reading involves a full analysis of every element of a draft. I will give feedback on the characterisation, plot, pacing, sequence, dialogue, world-building, and the flow of the prose. I will poke holes in the story framework to find any hitherto undiscovered inconsistencies or plot holes that might diminish the manuscript's readability.

— I usually leave in-line comments on the shared document; prepare a report with my detailed impressions and suggestions; and fill a questionnaire with more than fifty (50) questions on everything from dialogue to pacing to the flow of the prose. I will provide my honest answers to the questions you have, which will be added to the questionnair. **Samples of reports available upon request**

>>> Testimonials
— Here's a link to my blog page with some reviews: https://litdarlings.com/testimonials/
— Here's a link to my Upwork profile with some reviews: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0...
— Here's a link to my Facebook page with some other reviews: https://www.facebook.com/bookreviewer...

My services are super affordable and I have a quick turnaround time (and an even faster response time). I already sent you a friend request and you can message me here (my account is open) or send me an email (preyeiwo@gmail.com) and I'll get back to you immediately.

I look forward to hearing from you!

— Preye


message 3: by Liz (new)

Liz (joycecarolnopes) | 543 comments Mod
Hey Annie,

Would love to beta for you! Please get in touch with me on here via DM or at my email: bookwormlisa@gmail.com, if interested. Have a good one,

Lisa


message 4: by Colleen (new)

Colleen T | 33 comments I would be happy to take a look at this. I will send you a DM with my email.


message 5: by Tina (new)

Tina (teadee) | 231 comments I would love to beta read your memoir. I have been beta reading for more than 2 years now. Feel free to email me and I would love to work with you. I would be able to provide feedback for $45.00 Canadian and payment is via PayPal. I would be able to provide feedback on a chapter basis or after reading the whole manuscript. price would remain the same. Feel free to email me if interested in moving forward latine33@hotmail.com.
Looking forward to hearing from you!

Tina


message 6: by Fanna (new)

Fanna (fannaforbooks) | 102 comments Annie,

I would be interested in beta reading your memoir. The topics focused on through this work definitely pull me in, especially the coming-of-age theme. With an experience of more than three years, I can provide a valuable, honest, and constructive feedback on your manuscript. You can surely send questions to be answered! Find out more about my service and read testimonials on my website: https://fannaforbooks.com/beta-reader...

To discuss further or inquire something, you can send me a message on here or send an email to fanna.the.blog@gmail.com

Hoping to hear from you soon!


message 7: by Helen (last edited Aug 14, 2022 12:34AM) (new)

Helen Odey | 121 comments Hello Annie,

I'm interested in beta reading your manuscript if you would have me. I love reading memoirs and I hope to be able to read your story.
contact me at helenarzard@gmail.com or https://www.fiverr.com/share/EPm14d

Thanks,
Helen


message 8: by Stories (new)

Stories Matter (storiesmattereditingservice) | 25 comments Hi Annie! This sounds like an amazing project. I would love to be involved if you are still looking for someone to work with. My grandparents are from Italy so it’s always amazing to read a piece about the region. Feel free to message me here or by email at storiesmatterediting@gmail.com


message 9: by Ayesha (new)

Ayesha Abdul | 273 comments Hi Annie,
I am interested in beta reading for you.
My website, https://whatayeshareads.blogspot.com/... has more information about my services, examples of my commenting style, and testimonials. There are also more testimonials on my Goodreads thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Thanks,
Ayesha


message 10: by Annie (new)

Annie annie | 3 comments Thank you! I'm slowly working my way through a list. Trying to get a very diverse selection. I'll check back if I still need assistance.


message 11: by Annie (new)

Annie annie | 3 comments Thank you! I'm slowly working my way through a list. Trying to get a very diverse selection. I'll check back if I still need assistance.


message 12: by Anna (new)

Anna Wheeler | 131 comments Hello Annie,
I am a little late but would like to add my name to your list.
I am 57 years old from New England, 38 years as a childcare provider, 4 years as an audiobook narrator and a beta reader. I am a creator of Journals, Notebooks and Activity books familiar with self publishing.
I would be happy to answer any questions.

83annawheeler@gmail.com

*****Professional Beta Reader*****

Word count up to:
30K $ 50.00
60K $100.00
100K $125.00
Note: There will be an additional charge of $12.50 for every 10K words over 100K


message 13: by Jakia (new)

Jakia Sultana | 10 comments Hello Annie,

food, love and Italy! Travel and language learning! These significations made me so excited about your manuscript.

Coincidentally I am reading the last few pages of "Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia" right now and in love with the theme.
This is also a memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert. Your memoir's subject matter seems similar to it, exactly what I was looking for after finishing my current read.

If you still want someone to work with, please contact me at rsadia121@gmail.com.
As I think your memoir is a perfect fit for me, I would love to read first 10K words of your manuscript and provide a detailed constructive yet sencetive feedback for free. Then if you like my review, I will charge $ 5 for every next 10K words.
Simply massage me here for any inquiries or further discussion.
With Good wishes,

Sadia


message 14: by Anna (new)

Anna (andzela) | 73 comments Hi! I would love to beta read for you Annie!
References and sample work are available upon request.
Martin Brisebois mbrisebois@lbpearson.ca
Tammy Euliano teuliano@gmail.com
Jaclyn Warren jcwarren1194@gmail.com
Maggie Shaw maggie.shaw@eregendal.com
Here are my rates and what I promise. 

I will read your story and send you very detailed feedback, often times specifying what are my reflections as I am reading. (a reader report)
I will focus on:
- the characters (are they likable, enjoyable, did you manage your goal of making them awful ...)

- the story (pacing, great moments, twists, dead ends, dragging parts...)

- is your world believable? Is it detailed enough, or too detailed. 

-repetitions, beautifully written parts, quotes I loved.

$10 for 10000 words (2 days delivery)
$40 for 50000 words (7 days delivery)
$80 for a 100000 words (12 days delivery)

My email is andzela_a@yahoo.com

Regards, 
Anna


message 15: by Jo (new)

Jo Hi Annie,

Are you still looking for betas?

I'm also available to help out if needed - here's my website with all my details and testimonials.

https://www.jolucaciu.com

Thanks!


message 16: by Kayinat (new)

Kayinat Kashif (kensediting) | 80 comments Hey Annie! I would love to beta-read it for you. I include inline comments, reader reports as well as suggestions on how to improve your text I have reviews from clients on Fiverr, Linked In, and Facebook. Hope to hear from you.


message 17: by Sharon (last edited Aug 28, 2022 05:38PM) (new)

Sharon Umbaugh | 382 comments Hi Annie,

I have beta read many memoirs and your sounds intriuging. Please check out my services and reveiws on The Writer's Reader's site.https://thewritersreader.wordpress.com

You can contact me via sharonumbaugh@gmail.com

Thanks,
Sharon


message 18: by Carrie D. (new)

Carrie D. Krause | 42 comments Hello Annie,

Your memoir sounds interesting, I'd love to give it a read. Check out my website for my background and services. Let's connect :)

www.GetCarriedAwayEditing.com

Kind regards,
Carrie


message 19: by Karen (new)

Karen | 56 comments Hi Annie

I see you've gotten a lot of response - I'm posting here because I just finished a memoir and have a lot of good feedback in the forefront of my mind.

Let me know if you need any additional help :)
https://www.fiverr.com/share/P0G7KP


message 20: by Ashley (new)

Ashley Tainer- Harp | 36 comments I'm interested in beta reading for you. Reasonable and thorough. tainer.1@osu.edu


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