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Gio is exactly what you want in a Beta Reader. Quick, thorough, honest and transparent. His feedback is sent in a format that is easy to digest and he picks up/ comments on everything from pacing to grammar.
Giovanni wrote: "I will beta read the first 2 chapters of your novel (only completed ones please, and no memoirs).I'll read for flow, consistency, characters, dialogue and plot, with in-line comments and a write u..."
Hi Giovanni
That is a great service and would help me out very much. my work is a women's fiction with romance subplot. would you be interested in giving feedback on first two chapters? can I include the prologue also (it is short - about 1-2 pages)?
Thanks
Ashwini
Ashwini wrote: "Giovanni wrote: "I will beta read the first 2 chapters of your novel (only completed ones please, and no memoirs).I'll read for flow, consistency, characters, dialogue and plot, with in-line comme..."
Yes sure DM me and I'll respond quick as I can
Giovanni read my first 2 chapters and picked up on small nuances of the story. He was very supportive and encouraging of my writing. Thanks!
Giovanni wrote: "I will beta read the first 2 chapters of your novel (only completed ones please, and no memoirs).I'll read for flow, consistency, characters, dialogue and plot, with in-line comments and a write u..."
Hi Giovanni: Do you enjoy reading sci-fi fantasy like The Sword of Shannara or The Wheel of Time? The first two chapters of WILL OF THE WIND set the scene for a seven-novel series (of which two books are already beta-written). In each book, the main character, Eli, starts off as a clumsy young druid who has a crush on a druidess who barely knows he exists. In each book, he learns to use one of seven inner senses which will allow him to become a Druid Master and save the world of Fel'Arall from a great disaster that looms. Through quests and travels, he learns that he must take responsibility for what happens to him and that he is not a leaf at the will of the wind, as he first believes. Any interest? Email me at mi.cote@northeatern.edu. It is fine if this is not the type of book you like to read... just putting it out there in case you might like to read it. While I will appreciate the feedback, I am looking for someone to read it and enjoy it and the compelling characters I have worked for years to create.
Mike
Michael wrote: "Giovanni wrote: "I will beta read the first 2 chapters of your novel (only completed ones please, and no memoirs).I'll read for flow, consistency, characters, dialogue and plot, with in-line comme..."
Hi there
I tried emailing you but couldn't, so DM me and we talk there
My apologies, I missed a letter in my email address:mi.cote@northeastern.edu
Hi Gio, I received your review earlier today, and I was extremely happy with the level of engagement you demonstrated with the manuscript, as well as your organization. I sincerely appreciate the newfound confidence you’ve provided and I’m so glad I got to hear your (hopefully) candid thoughts on the project. Looking forward to working with you again :)
Gio did a two chapter sample edit for me and I was very pleased with his response. It was honest and fair. He was encouraging and helpful to share what he liked about the piece as well as what he thought was jarring or points that could cause confusion. I wanted to get a sense of what his response was like before determining whether I should move forward with him or not (in the near future). There's a high chance I will contact him after I've done a bit more self-editing myself. I highly recommend having him do a two-chapter beta read. See the results for yourself!
Gio provided me with helpful and encouraging commentary on the first 2 chapters of my novel. He was able to both find ways to improve the content as well as offer insight into what was working. I also appreciated his quick turnaround time (1 week) and that he kept me updated on his progress so I knew when to expect his comments. Definitely recommend Gio as a beta reader.
Giovanni read my first two chapters. His feedback was concise and constructive. It identified key areas to improve and enabled me to restructure my story so that it now works much better. Thank you Giovanni!
Giovanni wrote: "I will beta read the first 2 chapters of your novel (only completed ones please, and no memoirs).Gio's input on my first 2 chapters was excellent. I like the way he mentioned both what was good about them and what needed improvement. He provides more than a cursory look at things, delves deep into the bones of the piece. Highly recommended.
Gio provided honest and useful feedback in a timely manner -just as promised. He also provided a summary report which was quite useful.Kaleidoscope Rob
I strongly recommend Gio if you are looking for constructive feedback. He not only pointed the gaps in my story but also sent me a commented document with suggestions for improvement. And also very important he motivated me to continue working on my writing.
Gio provided some excellent and insightful feedback, as well as maintained great communication. He made sure to outline expectations before starting the feedback process and would happily recommend him for anyone looking for some constructive feedback!
Gio did a beta read of the first two chapter of my novel and provided me with in-document comments and a summary report highlighting areas of concern, positives, thoughts about characters, and some overall comments.He was quick to provide his feedback once he received my chapters, and his comments were constructive, insightful, and very professional. When I reached out with some clarifying questions after receiving his feedback, he was very helpful, and happy to elaborate.
I would definitely recommend Gio to anyone looking for a beta reader.
Gio, Ive got 2 chapters of a MS. I'd love it if you could read 1 or both just to see if its readable.
JRJ wrote: "Gio, Ive got 2 chapters of a MS. I'd love it if you could read 1 or both just to see if its readable."Sure thing! DM me !
Adding a bump! Gio read the my first two chapters and provided clear and honest feedback in a very prompt manner
Gio read my first two chapters and gave me some really good and critical feedback. Would definitely recommend if someone needs a beta reader for their opening!
Hi Gio,Are you still doing a free beta read of the first two chapters? I’ve got a completed Ms, a comic commercial women’s fiction novel, and would love you to beta read.
Thanks
Padmini
Yes indeed I am! DM me and we can chat there!
Gio gave thoughtful, and insightful feedback of my first two chapters in a very comprehensive report. Gio went above and beyond for free!
Giovanni was spot-on in pointing out both negatives and positives when he beta-read my novel. He is also prompt, polite, and pleasant. I will definitely use him again for my next book.
Hi Giovanni!Would you be interested in reading the first two chapters of my book? It's a YA Contemporary Fiction Novel. I hope you'll have time 😁.
- Melanie
Mel wrote: "Hi Giovanni!Would you be interested in reading the first two chapters of my book? It's a YA Contemporary Fiction Novel. I hope you'll have time 😁.
- Melanie"
Hi there! Of course I will.
DM me so we can chat!
Gio did a beta-read of my novel, and I was very happy with his level of engagement. He correctly pointed out both the positives as well as the negatives in my first two chapters. He is prompt, polite and perceptive— all excellent qualities in a beta reader. Highly recommend him.
Hi, there! I also have a contemporary YA novel featuring really short chapters. Do you have time? I'll be looking for a complete beta read within the next month.--Martha
Martha wrote: "Hi, there! I also have a contemporary YA novel featuring really short chapters. Do you have time? I'll be looking for a complete beta read within the next month.--Martha"
Hi there
I certainly do. DM me and we can chat!
Gio offered to beta-read the first two chapters of my fantasy novel and really did his due diligence. He gave a detailed report that helped me decide to prune away the first few pages and start right in the action. Having a second set of eyes on your work can be such a help. I definitely recommend him. Juliet
Gio's beta-reading services were invaluable to me in honing my manuscript. He knows what needs to be emphasized and what doesn't work. Even if you don't work with him for the whole manuscript, the work he did on just two chapters was comprehensive and astoundingly helpful. The quick turn around was the perfect cherry on top.
Gio was so helpful and clear in his feedback. I highly recommend him as a Beta Reader
Would that be the first 2 chapters ... and a prologue? :PI have a sci-fi/superhero novel I'd like to be seen.
Wayne wrote: "Would that be the first 2 chapters ... and a prologue? :PI have a sci-fi/superhero novel I'd like to be seen."
yeah sure. DM me
Hi Giovanni, Would you be interested in reading the first two chapters of a lower YA portal fantasy?I would really appreciate feedback on the things you mentioned.
Emma wrote: "Hi Giovanni, Would you be interested in reading the first two chapters of a lower YA portal fantasy?I would really appreciate feedback on the things you mentioned."
Yes indeed I would!
dm me and we can talk there.
Hi Giovanni,I have a YA dual POV fantasy with ties to human environmental destruction. My story has gone through several edits and I'm trying to get better feedback on the initial chapters. I do have a prologue of 490 words. Ch 1 is 1 POV and 2 is the other POV.
Are you available to review?
B. wrote: "Hi Giovanni,I have a YA dual POV fantasy with ties to human environmental destruction. My story has gone through several edits and I'm trying to get better feedback on the initial chapters. I do h..."
Hi there! of course!
DM me!
a short prologue attached is perfectly fine.
Giovanni gave me such thorough and helpful feedback in good time. He touches on a lot of points whether it is technical aspects or story-telling and flow he can definitely give you relevant feedback. Another point is that he adapts well to whatever genre or vibe your story has, he really understood what I was going for in my manuscript!I definitely recommend reaching out to him.
I'd love you to read the first two chapters of a book I've written, the working title is Secrets of Aging. The book is about a woman rebuilding her life in a 55+ Active Senior Living Community, finding romance, finding purpose.
Sheryl wrote: "I'd love you to read the first two chapters of a book I've written, the working title is Secrets of Aging. The book is about a woman rebuilding her life in a 55+ Active Senior Living Community, fin..."Sure thing! DM me
Hey y'all! Sorry to do this but for the moment this service is closed, until further notice, due to mental health reasons and catching up with samples.
It'll open again as soon as those clear up!
Hope to work with you guys soon.
Hi guys! Giving this post a BUMP up!Services now open!
As a reminder: I've an undergrad in English, a postgrad in English lit, currently enrolled in an MA creative writing an d an editing certificate, all obtained through the University of Cape Town, which is in the top %1,5 in unis in the world.
In other words, your MS is safe with me.
Hope to work with you soon.
Alicia wrote: "Hey there,Thanks for your post! I have a 75k literary/historical fiction novel which centres around the friendship between two working-class teenagers as they venture into the Northern Soul scene..."
Hey there! Sure thing!
Hi Alicia ,Can I confirm you are still open for send outs?
Thanks,
Amelia
Would the first 2 chapters and a prologue that could be sent concerning : a science fiction-infused novel set in the Summer of 2002. That uses Time Travel as a framework to explore the budding and eventual destructive love storybetween, a retired Hollywood star of the classical Cinema era (1950s onwards); and his deceased wife, a Veteran Vietnam Nurse, and how they both used time travel in different stages of living as a coping mechanism.
Amelia wrote: "Would the first 2 chapters and a prologue that could be sent concerning : a science fiction-infused novel set in the Summer of 2002. That uses Time Travel as a framework to explore the budding and ..."That 's very original. Never heard of anything like that before! DM me and we can chat there.
Hi Giovanni!Would you be interested in reading a prologue + 1st chapter combo for me? It's for a completed quest fantasy novel; at the moment, similar information is given at the end of the prologue as is given at the start of the first chapter and I can't decide where the information fits better for general readability
I would love some input on that as well as whether the prologue works to entice the reader to read more, and the first chapter hooks the reader into staying for longer in the world. The book is a longer one and I'm concerned about getting people invested! I'd also love to hear any other thoughts you had, but specifically just the pacing and where the info is given out!
Thank you for your time in reading this!
--Hilary
Hilary wrote: "Hi Giovanni!Would you be interested in reading a prologue + 1st chapter combo for me? It's for a completed quest fantasy novel; at the moment, similar information is given at the end of the prolo..."
Hi there Hilary!
I'll read your prologue plus your first 2 chapters. DM me. I do love a good fantasy.
I sent you a DM to request your beta reading for my nonfiction book (sociological issues, women’s issues, and more topics most humans can relate to I.e., fear, Covid, career, familial dysfunction, bullying, identity crisis). Please see my message for details and let me know if you are interested. Thank you kindly! I look forward to hearing from you.