Beta Reading

A professional reader’s perspective on your manuscript.

A beta read gives you insight into how readers will perceive your novel. We will read your manuscript with an eye toward first impressions, characters, dialogue, settings, descriptions, plot, pacing, continuity, and reader reactions.

This Service is Right for You If:

  • You have a completed novel-length manuscript

  • You want insight into your readers’ impressions

  • You are comfortable with your plot and characters but want an objective evaluation to make sure the story in your head is coming through on the page

Want an in-depth review of your novel, including in-line comments and suggestions? Check out our Developmental Edit service.

What’s Included

  • A completed questionnaire that addresses our impression of your novel from a reader’s perspective

  • 1 hour consultation meeting to discuss any questions you have

View a sample Beta Read (PDF)

Your Investment

  • $0.015 per word

  • Example: 50,000 words is $750