Beta Reading – Solution Hub

Make your book manuscript shine with feedback from experienced beta readers

Profile: Louise M

I will beta read and critique your novel promptly and in depth

beta reader, proofreader, author

Hi! My name is Louise, and I have a long history beta-reading and proofreading published novels and novellas. As an author, I understand the novel-writing process and want to help you make your manuscript the best it can be. With a BA(hons) in Film Studies, I have a strong knowledge of story structure, characterisation, plot and pacing. Get in touch!

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With a focus on plotting, pace, characters, world-building, and tone, I will read your manuscript and supply thorough feedback with an overall write-up, along with inline notes throughout the text (if a google or word doc is supplied). The reader report will be detailed, looking from both a reader and author perspective. I will also make use of the google doc or word commenting feature to leave my reactions as I go along, and correct any grammar or spelling issues I spot.

My feedback will be detailed, and I will include comments on:

Individual Character Impressions
Plotting: flow, pacing, twists, interest
World-building/ Setting: not just for fantasy, discussions of the world you have created around your characters
Writing Style: including advice on improvements and a line edit
Tone: does it fit the genre? Is your voice/ your characters voice strong?
Overview: including strengths/ weaknesses and brief summary
Any particular questions you have

I read manuscripts of all fiction genres and lengths (no non-fiction), just get in touch if you’d like to confirm we’re a good fit.

*NO AI please*

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Working with Louise was such a rewarding experience. She gave me thoughtful, honest, and detailed feedback on my manuscript, always constructive, never harsh. She has a sharp eye for both big-picture themes and small details, and she really understood the heart of my story! What I appreciated most was how supportive and encouraging she was throughout; I always felt like she wanted the book to be the best version of itself, and she helped me see it with fresh eyes🤍 I’d absolutely recommend her to any writer looking for insightful, compassionate, and professional feedback.

asawerk

Kuwait

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Louise did an incredible job meticulously going through my novel. The line edits were both affirming and helpful critiques. The Reader Report not only answered my questions, but gave in-depth thoughts that exceeded expectations. I even received my order 5 days early! Fantastic communication and swift delivery.

amanda_fagan

United States

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I'm so glad I worked with Louise on my novel. She had great attention to detail and picked my manuscript apart to pinpoint exactly the points where more work was needed. It was more than a beta read, and almost stepping into the territory of developmental editing, which is something I really appreciated.

ferryfiction

Germany

Profile: Crystal W

I will professionally beta read your novel

Professional Fiction Editor

Crystal Watanabe is a 44-year-old woman born and raised in Hawaii. She owns and operates Pikko’s House, an editorial services company offering beta reading, editing, proofreading, and book formatting. Crystal is a full-time freelance editor, published cookbook author, and mom to three.

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***PLEASE DO NOT ORDER WITHOUT CONTACTING ME FIRST.***

Beta readings do not guarantee positive feedback. If you are sensitive to critical feedback, please consider other options.

I will provide you with a feedback letter covering the following:

Readability of your manuscript. In other words, how quickly was the book read, how much did your reader enjoy it, and where did it drag?
Reader’s opinion. As a reader, what did your reader think of your plot, characters, and writing style?
Positives and negatives. What about the book did your reader love or hate?
Questions. As a reader, what questions do we have about the story? Its up to you to decide whether this is what you want readers to be asking themselves when reading.
Brief discussion of your manuscript. Limited to broad question and answer format.

Feedback will be provided in the form of a PDF. You are welcome to submit a list of questions as a guide, but they will not be reviewed until after the reading and after the letter is written.

Accepted genres:

Sci-fi/Fantasy
Horror
Crime/Thriller/Mystery
Romance
MG/YA
Literary
Speculative

⭐⭐⭐⭐I feel that the review and notes I was given after the beta read were worth the money spent on the services. For the most part I am satisfied with the final result.

mikejohnson3668

United States

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Crystal was professional and responsive. I’d happily work with her again! The feedback I received was insightful and helped me see blind spots in my manuscript.

vitaly_bulgarov

United States

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Very high value feedback on my first hard sci-fi novel, pointing me to exactly the areas to develop myself and the book further on. Delivery perfectly on time and with great detail. Definitely would like to work together again!

sandornagy13

Repeat Client, Hungary

Profile: Cate Hogan

I will beta read and develop your romance and ya fiction

Senior Editor and Publishing Professional

Cate Hogan is the developmental editor behind New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling authors, represented by Big Five trade pubs like Hachette Group and HarperCollins.

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Sold in Target, Walmart, B&N: Romance & YA Editing

“The series will be available in every B&N, Target, Walmart, Costco, and airport in the US! I just wanted to thank you again for your divine input with the past books and for working on this title, too. I cannot say it enough. You’re living proof a good editor squeezes the most amount of potential out of a story. Thank you for all of this WONDERFUL input. Everything is spot on. I’ve yet to find a Cate Hogan suggestion I don’t like <—this should be made into a tee shirt.” L.J. Shen, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Washington Post & Internationally Bestselling Author

Children’s Picture & Chapter Book Editing

Cate Hogan is an experienced children’s book editor and story developer, developing simple but profound plots, brainstorming strategies for illustrations, and ensuring language and themes are age-appropriate and engaging for both young readers and their parents.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is my debut novel, and working with Cate feels like in an electrifying university summer program for novel writing and character development. Cate challenges not only the storyline but also me, as a willing-to-be author. This experience has been really a game-changer for me, pushing me forward while upping my writing skills and knowledge to a whole new level. These are valuable lessons I'll carry with me forever.

heldertex

Repeat Client, Portugal

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Cate was such an amazing person to work with. Her feedback was incredibly detailed and extremely empathic. She delivered on time and was very communicative throughout.

khefren

United States

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Cate provided in-depth and high-level feedback for my YA novel. I plan to implement her suggestions and move forward. I hope to work with her again on more of this project.

aggiebreezy

United States

Profile: Andrea L

I will beta read and critique your fantasy or romance novel

Book Editor, Self Publishing Assistance, Book Promoter, Author

I help solve story problems! I am a published, 2-time best-selling author, book editor, self-publishing assistant, book promoter, and coach helping authors worldwide. I am a full-time agency specializing in guiding new authors from blank page to self-published and beyond. Additional services include book formatting and cover design. I am a proud member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and have a passion for helping authors bring their book dreams to life. I have helped hundreds of clients with book editing, ghostwriting, and coaching. How can I help you?

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Ghostwrite a Functional Medicine Book

I created an outline and ghost wrote a book on functional health and holistic healing. The book required extensive research and creating a unique perspective/voice on the subject. The book was published late 2023 with over fifty 5-star ratings for the client.

Personal Brand Book Author

This was a personal project. The cost of the project was the cost of publishing and getting feedback from professional authors and editors. I found that new authors had many of the same questions regarding writing and publishing their books. I felt I could author a book that addressed many of their questions. I wrote and edited the book, designed the cover and layout, and self-published it. The book made it to the top 20 on Amazon within the first two weeks of publishing.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Absolutely fantastic work, cant wait to continue working on the second part of my book.

wandsworth2023

Repeat Client, United States

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I had Andrea Beta read my story. Not only did she do that, but she and her assistant provided me with key information that a reader thinks when going through my manuscript. This information will help me improve my very first book, and I cannot thank them enough for the gold mine of insight. Thank you again for your hard work!

feda304

United States

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Andrea went above and beyond deliverables; she conversed back and forth with advice and different ideas to take my project to the next level. If you are looking for a beta reader that deep dives, Andrea is the right choice!

dwhit2025

Repeat Client, United States

Profile: Maxine Meyer

I will beta read your novel with critique and feedback

I am a South African born and raised proofreader and copy-editor. It started out with a love for books and reading that turned into a full-blown career, and now I get to do what I love the most every day! I have worked as a proofreader and editor since 2017, specializing in fiction work. I have three qualifications in copy-editing and proofreading, a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, and a couple happy clients that swear by me to get their books edited quickly and professionally. *PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE A SAMPLE OF MY WORK FIRST*

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Siren’s Hunt

This is the first book in the Royal Storm of Atlantis series by International Bestselling Author Sedona Ashe. I was the exclusive copy editor of this book, and a proud member of Sedona’s creative team.

Klutz: Phoenix Down

This is the first book in the But Did You Die series by International Bestselling Author Sedona Ashe. I was the exclusive copy editor of this book, and a proud member of Sedona’s creative team.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Probably the beta reading with the most pertinent and most actionable thoughts and recommendations I've ever received. Maxine also has added publishing insights which I hadn't considered and had not encountered before. Highly recommended.

miguelgallo578

Denmark

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Maxine is honest with her beta feedback, delicate in delivery, and simply all out amazing. There's no other way to put it. Her knowledge of the writing/publishing industry is invaluable, and if you are serious about leveling up your craft for either self or traditional publishing, I highly recommend her!

ejgerenaiii

United States

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Maxine was great! Professional, polite, and delivered well ahead of schedule. The delivery itself was thorough, detailed, and insightful. I’d certainly work with Maxine again!

peter2484

United States