Beta Reading
While a full developmental edit (see below) is the best way to get thorough feedback on a manuscript’s strengths, weaknesses, and ways to move forward, beta reading is an affordable alternative for writers who want general feedback on their manuscripts. When I complete a beta read, I read your manuscript with an eye for the biggest-picture strengths and weaknesses. I look for places where your characters’ motivations may not match their actions and I check that the central plot arcs and conflicts make sense and tell a good story. After reading through your manuscript, I write a short two-to-three-page letter with my reactions and some basic suggestions, full of encouragement and support as you move on to begin your revisions.
Rate: $0.01 per word