Comprehensive, thoughtful, affordable beta reading services

[Lucy]

Hi Authors!

I’m a beta reader with a strong editorial background, and I’d love to read your manuscript. I charge just £0.75 per 1,000 words, offering affordable, in-depth feedback.

A bit about me:
-First class BA in English Literature & History, and a Distinction in MA Publishing.
-Editor-in-Chief of a literary magazine I’ve run for over a year.
-Experienced beta reader for The Niche Reader and numerous indie authors.
-Avid reader, especially interested in romance, fantasy, dystopian and historical fiction.

What I offer:
-In-line comments throughout the manuscript offering my honest, real-time reactions and picking up on grammar, spelling and any awkward phrasing.
-Comprehensive beta report with around (depending on the genre) 15 questions, covering characters, pacing, inconsistencies, and more. Reports are typically around 3,000 words as a minimum for a 60,000 word manuscript.
-Custom feedback based on up to 5 extra questions from the author.
-Candid, constructive, actionable feedback.

If you’re interested, please get in touch with me at lucentreads@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you! At the moment, I have a couple of spots left for August, and September is free.

[Katya]

I highly recommend Lucy as a beta reader! She was professional, kind, and true to our agreement. Her feedback was unforgettable—insightful, authentic, and presented in well-documented notes. She caught mistakes that even two rounds of professional developmental and copy editing had missed. Her attention to detail is truly outstanding!