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Critique Partners and Swaps > Middle Grade fantasy beta swap

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message 1: by Rick (new)

Rick Borger | 28 comments I have a middle grade fairy tale mashup series, a League or Extraordinary Gentlemen for kids, with classic fairy tale characters as a team of conflicted, Marvel-like superheroes. I’m seeking beta readers to swap with because I want someone to give me an overview of the first book in the series and evaluate whether the story and the characters are engaging.

I can beta read for someone who writes for any age group in any genre; history, fantasy, superheroes, fairy tales… I’ve critiqued realistic YA historic fiction and adult science fiction. People say my critiques are quite helpful regarding things like story structure. I have a lot of training and experience, but I enjoy helping new authors.

Don’t worry if you’re story’s much longer than mine. Perhaps you can critique part of my second book later on.

We can swap a first chapter or two if you want to evaluate my writing before committing. Let me know if you’re okay accepting a Word attachment. Please respond to this comment or email raborgex@gmail.com.


message 2: by Rick (new)

Rick Borger | 28 comments My book is under 44,000 words.


message 3: by [deleted user] (last edited Sep 30, 2024 12:16PM) (new)

Rick wrote: "I have a middle grade fairy tale mashup series, a League or Extraordinary Gentlemen for kids, with classic fairy tale characters as a team of conflicted, Marvel-like superheroes. I’m seeking beta r..."

Hey! I have a YA fantasy ~60,000 words that I would love to swap with you! Word document sounds great, and I can provide the same format
Message me if you are interested


message 4: by Rick (new)

Rick Borger | 28 comments Sorry for the delay. What email can I send a sample to? If you want, send at least 16.000 words to me and I'll send back a chapter or two.


message 5: by Rick (new)

Rick Borger | 28 comments Are you still looking for a swap? I meant to say send at least 3,000 words. Can I send something to you? Should I reply to your email with a sample?


message 6: by Maria (new)

Maria D'Antonio | 35 comments Hi, are you still looking for a manuscript swap? I have an upper middle grade of approximately 50K. Mine's more like Dragon Prince from Netflix with hints of Tolkien. Kids are on a quest to retrieve magic stone to save younger sister.
My email is mcdantonio0329@gmail.com if interested for the first chapter.


message 7: by Rick (new)

Rick Borger | 28 comments Thanks for your reply. I'll email you two chapters in case mine are much shorter than yours. You can send me a sample and read as much as you like of my sample.


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