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Alright, let's do a
Beta
Read
of your novel and see how it will potentially sit with your target reader
Beta readers are the test audience. The focus group. This is the lightest form of editorial review that includes feedback on the story as a whole.
We'l focus on...
Genre
Expectations
Plot, Pacing, Character(s), theme, & tropes
Target Audience Expectation
Sensitivity
Check
this service entitles you to...
Lightly Annotated Manuscript
Your annotated manuscript will reflect comments, questions, reactions, and suggestions in specific areas as it pertains to the focus areas listed above in addtion to organic reader reactions.
Reader Report
An in-depth book report on all the important aspects of your story, my experience as a reader, as well as suggestions and considerations for areas in need of support.
Feedback Chat
Continued support for 60 days as you move through any revisions or need an editor to talk through your story with.
Getting a
Beta
Read
may be the right service for you if you...
are more than one revision in and would like light professional feedback.
are preparing to publish/work on your final revision and want to make sure you don't miss anything
want a sense of how your novel will be perceived by readers
want to save on editing services and need cost effective feedback
are in need of a sensitivity check
have gone through a lot of revisions and need a bit of guidance on how the changes of affected your story.
want to know if you are fulfilling genre expectations, target audience expectations, or have missed a plot hole.
Working together on a
Beta Read
of your novel will look a little something like this...
Sample Edit
I'll conduct a sample edit for you on the opening pages of your novel, flex my skills and knowledge for you through a combination of annotations and a bit of feedback for your consideration.
45 - 60min chat
The Author-Editor relationship is a partnership.
We'll talk in-depth about your manuscript, where it currently stands, and your overall goal. I'll ask about your publishing intentions, your target audience, and your vision for the work.
This is where you'll get to ask me questions, too.
Contract & Deposit
When you're ready to commit to our partnership, we'll finalize the administrative details.
This covers the exchange of the contract, the invoice and payment options, turnover date, and deadlines.
To secure your editing slot, a 25% deposit is required.
Manuscript Submission
With your editing slot locked in, you'll drop your manuscript into my inbox on the agreed turnover date.
I'll confirm that it has been received and get to work on your manuscript.
Regluar Check-ins
I'll check in with you regularly throughout the duration of the beta read to keep you updated on my progress and appraised of any queries that may come up.
Mostly, expect me to gush over my favorite scenes, moments and predictions.
Material Turnover
When the day comes, I'll be in your inbox with an annotated comply of your manuscript and a reader report for you to read through.
Feedback Chat
We can jump on a call immediately to discuss the feedback, and/or I'll remain directly available to you for 30 days to discuss feedback, next steps, help gather resources, or whatever else you need as you continue your journey toward publishing.