Beta Reading

Fine-Tuning Your Manuscript for Publication

  • A Beta reader plays a crucial role in the later stages of a manuscript’s development, offering insights that help shape the final product before publication.

What I Offer

  • Developmental Editing: Comprehensive feedback on plot coherence, character development, pacing, and overall narrative flow.

  • Target Audience Insights: As a representative of your book's target audience, I provide feedback to help you gauge how your story resonates with readers.

  • Plot Holes and Inconsistencies: I’ll identify any lingering plot holes, inconsistencies, or unresolved issues within your manuscript.

Optional Add-On

  • Content Pulling for Marketing: Highlight quotes, scenes, or themes that can be used for promotional content.

Who It’s For

  • Authors in the final stages of manuscript development who want to refine their work and ensure it’s ready to resonate with readers and meet genre expectations.

Pricing

  • Base Rate: $22/10k words ($0.0022/word), rounded down to the nearest 100 words.

  • Rush Fee: +25% for a one-week turnaround and single-chapter readings (rush orders are not rounded down).

  • Content Pulling Add-On: $21/10k words ($0.0021/word).

  • "Jessica served as a Beta reader for my novel Caught Up in You, and her thorough, thoughtful approach was invaluable. As an author, it's crucial to find someone who not only provides constructive feedback but also genuinely wants to see you succeed—Jessica did exactly that. Her support and professionalism made her a joy to work with, and I highly recommend her."
    - Alexandria Goncalves, Romance Author

  • "I can't recommend Jess enough! Her beta reading services allowed me to experience my manuscript through a readers’ eyes, while also giving me the considerate feedback needed to transform my work. Jess’ enthusiastic encouragement gave me the confidence to bring my vision to life, and her thoughtful critique pinpointed weaknesses while also supplying the tools to fix them. If you want to work alongside a professional who will champion your work, I highly recommend Jess." 
    - Alexandra Weber, Writer

  • "Jess was exceptionally thorough with her alpha reading services. She provided the valuable feedback I had been looking for and helped improve my manuscript overall. I highly recommend her services for those seeking an alpha/beta reader. Jess was clear, concise, and highly professional. Get ready to transform your novel with her insightful feedback."
    - Jewels Hussein,     Fantasy Author

  • “Jessica was an absolute delight to work with. She's very attentive, answers any questions I may have, and her work ethic is phenomenal! I will most definitely continue to work with Jessica for more author services in the future.”
    - Amber Bunch, Dark Romance Author

  • "Let me just start by saying it was incredible to work with Jess! I contacted her for beta reading services on a novel and her insight was outstanding. It definitely helped me take my story to the next level and I couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out. All of her feedback was actionable and allowed me to see where the story was falling flat for my readers. I will absolutely be contacting her again!"
    - Elizabeth Muse,     Dark Romance Author