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Hello Stuart! My name is Preye, and I'm a beta-reader with more than three years of experience working with authors to develop interesting and memorable stories. It sounds like Simon has his work cut out for him, and I'm keen to sink my teeth into this tome. I would love to read the whole text, as I feel any developmental issues could run through the whole draft and cutting down on revision time is in your best interest, but I will read the first part if you prefer. My services are affordable, I have a quick turnaround time, and I always deliver honest, constructive, and comprehensive feedback.
Here's what I do when beta-reading a manuscript:
1. Spotting plot holes and inconsistencies.
2. Gauging the readability of the manuscript from the viewpoint of an everyday reader.
3. Critique of word choice, use of literary devices, and the consistency of your tone and voice.
4. Assessment of world-building, pacing, flow, sequence, and character development.
5. Flagging stilted/unnatural dialogue.
6. A quick turnaround time.
7. Determining your manuscript’s suitability for the supplied genre and providing useful comp titles.
The deliverables include:
1. Annotated document with suggested edits and comments.
2. Report detailing my impressions while reading.
3. Questionnaire with 50+ questions covering every aspect of the manuscript.
I can provide samples of my report so that you get a feel for my type of feedback.
View testimonials from authors I have worked with in the past here: https://litdarlings.com/testimonials/
Please message me here if you feel I'll be a good fit for your book, or send an email to preyeiwo@gmail.com and I'll get back to you with more details, some samples, and a quote. Alternatively, you can fill out this form — https://litdarlings.com/beta-reader-c... — and we can discuss the specifics.
I look forward to hearing from you!
— Preye :)
Hello, Stuart! I was immediately intrigued once I saw the combination of psychedelic and Alice in Wonderland for adults. I love reading fantasy stories, but I don’t think I’ve read any as unique as this one.My beta reading services include in-line comments if you provide the document via Google Docs or Microsoft Word. I provide a detailed reader report that goes over items such as character development, plot, world-building, dialogue, pacing, and emotional responses. If you provide a list of specific questions for me to answer, I can include that free of charge in the reader report. My goal is to help you make your work the best it can be prior to publishing so I strive for honest and detailed feedback.
I am currently available. I have my turnaround times listed in the link below. You can contact me through Goodreads or Fiverr if you have any questions.
I hope to hear from you soon!
https://www.fiverr.com/share/XEwgvk?u...
Hi Stuart!My name is Nela and I’m a self-published fiction writer with two years of beta reading experience. I’ve written and edited more than a million words in the past two years and I definitely understand the struggle.
Your story sounds so intriguing and I'd love to beta read it for you!
✒ You can expect:
♡ Thorough, critical analysis of the entire story, including comments on the plot, character development, pacing and sentence structure.
♡ In-line comments about any potential plot holes or contradictions I spot.
♡ Understanding of the story and characters as I read through in-line comments.
♡ Open and clear communication and help with everything you need, taking into consideration what you regard as the most problematic part of your manuscript.
✒Pricing and payment
♡ The price is $0.001/word.
♡ Payment can be done through PayPal or Wise before I begin reading the manuscript.
✒Want to work with me?
To book my beta reading services or discuss any questions, you can contact me at goldfeatherpublishing@gmail.com.
Hi Stuart, Well this definitely sounds interesting. I'd love to beta read this 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/...
I charge $1 per 1000 words.
Thanks,
Ayesha
Hello Stuart,Let's chat.
That is a very large word count and I am up to the read.
We should discuss rates and find something that is mutually agreeable.
Anna
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Hello Stuart,I will like to beta read your manuscript and provide constructive feedback. If you are interested in my services contact me at https://www.fiverr.com/s2/94d53c1ba2
Or email me at helenarzard@gmail.com
Thanks,
Helen
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Would love to give this a read for you. I tried to message you on here but I believe you have that feature turned off. If you'd like to chat further, please DM me here or send me an email at: bookwormlisa@gmail.com. Have a good one,
Lisa
Hi Stuart, It would be great to chat about this project - feel free to have a look at my website and drop me a line on jo.lucaciu@gmail.com
https://www.jolucaciu.com
Thanks
Jo
Hi Stuart! Thank you for sharing your post about White Rabbit. With my attention to detail and love for fantasy books, I would be the perfect person to read and provide feedback on your latest novel - helping you make improvements along the way. Furthermore, comedy is an area of interest to me which will come in handy because your book is funny.
I am open to reading either complete manuscripts or just sections of the drafts (e.g. 54K words) - depending on what better suits you. I want to help you create the most amazing book possible. If you select me as your beta reader, I guarantee you will be content with the results.
MY APPROACH TO BETA READING
- Specific questions: I have a customized questionnaire of 20+ questions that I ask myself when constructing my reader profile, including an evaluation of the opening hook, characterization, dialogue, writing style, plotting, etc.
- Sample line edits: When performing in-line edits, I look at craft/style, character, language diversity, and grammar.
MY TRAINING
I enjoy writing stories in both novel and feature screenplay mediums. I have been trained in creative writing and screenwriting at the University of Toronto, The New School in New York City, and organizations such as Sackett Street Writers, Catapult, the Story Studio Chicago, and Hugo House.
NEXT STEPS:
I would love to work together; feel free to message me (via Goodreads, or by email at KARothney@gmail.com) if you would like to discuss your project further.
TESTIMONIALS:
Can read reviews from previous authors I have beta read for here on Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/katelynrothney
Sincerely,
Katelyn
Hey there Stuart! I'd like to be your beta reader. Your novel sounds kind of similar to Welcome to Nightvale, which I enjoyed quite a lot.
I do have a postgrad in English, and an editing certificate, as well as beta reading and editing experience.
I'll beta read your first 2 chapters for free, with in-line comments, comprehensive report and very light editing included as well
From thereon in we can discuss pricing on DM's or via email
giojacobs1996@gmail.com
I hope to work with you, and soon as well!
Gio
Stuart wrote: "I am looking for a Beta Reader for the newly edited version of my book, White Rabbit. It's a bit long (222K), so a initially read of the first part (54K) would be a start. Anyway, here is the synop..."Okay, I'm hooked! I'd love to beta read this for you! Email me at dotdickers36@gmail.com to discuss rate. I also proofread as I go, and go through a second time to make sure I catch as many corrections as possible. Hope to hear from you soon!
Stuart wrote: "I am looking for a Beta Reader for the newly edited version of my book, White Rabbit. It's a bit long (222K), so a initially read of the first part (54K) would be a start. Anyway, here is the synop..."Oh wow, this is marvelous, Stuart, and I'm not just saying this to get you hyped. The plotline and characterization look well fleshed out, and that's actually what I look forward to exploring the most, should I be given the opportunity to beta read this story, or any story in the series. Now, onto the selling my services part.
My three-year experience in creative writing—both fiction and nonfiction— editing and beta reading will definitely ensure that no detail is neglected. I'd love it if we can discuss more deeply about your wonderful book, so here's the link to my Fiverr gig with reviews and beta reading report samples of mine that you can check out: https://www.fiverr.com/s2/e29d9cef11
I can't wait to hear back from you, Stuart. Please don't hesitate to contact if you decide to.
Overview
Transported into a bizarre alternative reality, the story follows the stranded hero as he struggles through a world of which he is not part in his search for a way home. Alice in Wonderland for adults, Odyssey for the post-psychedelic age, or improbable mystical allegory, the four books of White Rabbit combine black comedy with surreal adventure into a weird and fantastical entertainment.
Introduction
With his life in complete meltdown in this world, Simon Cadwallader finds himself unexpectedly transported into an alternative reality. Hallucinogenic dream or a parallel universe? Either way, he arrives completely disorientated and with no memory of his previous life – not even his own name.
As he gradually gets his bearings, it becomes apparent that our amnesiac hero is an unwitting participant in a game about which he knows nothing. Indeed, as the story unfolds, the absolutely pivotal nature of his role in this game becomes disturbingly clear, as does the multitude of attendant dangers.
There are of course other players in the great game, such as Miss Leggett, the Under Manager for the Company, and Norbert Dentressangle, the handsome and charming Frenchman who claims to be his dearest and most faithful friend. And then there is plethora of strange beings – including a clothes peg and a giant flatworm – who seem to be servants of the government and who are distinguished by their incessant exhorting of him to search for an enigmatic female Janus, The Woman Who Looks Both Ways. It is soon clear to him that he is central to all of their schemes, but what are they hoping to gain from him? And above all which of them have his interests at heart and which do not?
But it is the final player in the game that is the most worrying of all. In particular, what is the nature of his own relationship to this baleful creature – 'two sides of the same coin', he is told, 'two halves of the same whole' – and can something so like him really be the monster of evil that it appears to be?
The four books of White Rabbit follow our hero as he pursues his quest to find the way home through this grotesque and contrary world, encountering bizarre people and creatures, both friendly and hostile – and it's usually difficult to tell which is which – who either guide him on his way or try to block his every step... and worse.