A focused, reader-level assessment of your manuscript that looks at how the story is working as a whole.

I read your manuscript as it stands and give you clear, honest feedback on the overall reading experience – including clarity, pacing, character engagement, plot progression, and whether it works for the genre it’s aiming at.

You’ll receive a structured reader report covering what’s working, where the story loses momentum or becomes unclear, and where it could be strengthened. Inline comments are included where they help highlight specific moments in the text.

Every beta read includes a free line edit of your first chapter, so you can see how the writing itself could be tightened and refined.

This isn’t line editing or rewriting, it’s about seeing how your manuscript lands with a reader, so you can move forward with a clearer sense of what needs attention.

Best suited for early drafts or after a self-edit, when you know something’s not quite right but can’t yet pin down why.

WHAT YOU GET
▪️An honest, reader-focused feedback report on your manuscript as a whole.
▪️Insight into how your story reads in terms of characterisation, clarity, and overall story impact.
▪️Reactions to key moments, including where the story works well and where it may need strengthening.
▪️An overview of how effectively your opening captures attention.
▪️A free line edit of your first chapter, focusing on tightening and refinement.
▪️A clear, reader-focused reflection on how your story is landing, with practical insight to support your
next steps.

TURNAROUND
2 weeks, depending on word count. This will be confirmed with you before booking.

PRICING
Up to 30,000 words - £70
30,001 - 60,000 - £85
60,001 - 90,000 - £100
Over 90,000: +£2 per additional 1k

If you’re ready to see how your story reads to a real reader, this is a good place to start.