FREE BETA reading services - based in Sydney, Australia

[Catherine]

🌿 Offering Free Beta Reading Services

Hi everyone!

I’m currently offering free beta reading for fiction writers who’d like thoughtful, detailed feedback from a reader’s perspective. I’m doing this to build experience and refine my critique process - and I genuinely love to help people achieve their dreams.

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✍️ What You Can Expect

I provide honest, constructive feedback that focuses on:
Engagement: Which parts pulled me in or lost momentum

Clarity & flow: Where pacing, structure, or transitions could be smoother

Character & dialogue: How believable and emotionally resonant the interactions feel

Reader reaction: What made me laugh, care, or question something

I’ll highlight both what’s working beautifully and where refinement might help, always with encouragement and respect for your creative vision.


📖 Genres I Enjoy Most

I read widely, but I’m especially drawn to:
• Contemporary, romance, or women’s fiction
• Historical or literary fiction
• Light fantasy or mystery with emotional depth

If your story focuses on character growth and relationships - I’m in.

I am generally not a fan of sci-fi so don’t think I will do a good job.


🕰️ Timing

Turnaround for a full novel (up to ~80k words) is around 3–5 weeks, depending on current projects.
Shorter works — novellas, short stories, or excerpts — can often be returned sooner.


💬 Format Options

You can choose:
• Google Docs (inline comments)
• Word (track changes)
• Written feedback summary outlining strengths and suggested edits


📬 If You’d Like to Work Together

Please include:
1. Title
2. Genre
3. Word count
4. A short summary or blurb
5. The type of feedback you’d like most (big-picture, emotional impact, pacing, etc.)


I’m offering this free of charge for now while I build my beta reading portfolio.
Slots are limited so I can give each story full attention.

If you’d like a new set of eyes on your manuscript, feel free to message me here or at catsuoma@gmail.com - I’d love to hear about your project.

Happy writing ✨
Catherine

[Witny]

Hello, Catherine! I am interested! I sent you an email with information about my manuscript. Thank you for your consideration!

[Dhruv]

Hi Catherine,
I just wanted to let you know that I’ve sent you an email with my proposal package for Wasn’t Always Easy.
Thank you for offering to help writers like me — I really appreciate your time and willingness to read it.

Warmly,
Dhruv