Fiction

I provide services to indie authors through a freelancing platform called Contra. My prices are set in American dollars.

  • Authenticity reading (England and Wales) – $350 for 80,000 words
  • Beta reading (Science fiction) – $325 for 80,000 words

You’ll receive a written report (divided into sections) and margin notes on your manuscript.

Before booking, tell me if there’s any area of content that you specifically want feedback on.

I read documents in PDF and Word, but not in Google Docs.

FAQ

What is authenticity reading?

An authenticity read checks whether your story feels believable to readers who have lived experience of the story’s subject. I provide authenticity reads for stories set in England or Wales.

This service is for authors who usually live outside Britain.

Is an authenticity reading the same as a sensitivity reading?

Sensitivity readers protect society by flagging up the presence of stereotyping and prejudices in stories. Authenticity reading has a different goal. It’s about protecting the believability of stories.

Before you book the authenticity reading service, tell me what your story is about. I’ll let you know if I think you might require a sensitivity reader.

What is beta reading?

A beta reader gives feedback to the author about their experience of reading a manuscript. They share what they liked about the story and whether anything caused them problems.

Why should anyone pay for a beta reading?

You can find volunteer beta readers on Reddit, Facebook, and other social media platforms. Many authors do very well with teams of unpaid beta readers.

A significant number of professional editors now offer paid beta reading services online. Their customers pay because they know that editors are specialists in giving clear, constructive, and tactful feedback.

What does a beta reading cover?

After I beta read your story, I’ll send you a report divided into sections, including:

  • character motivations
  • dialogue
  • interpersonal relationships
  • world-building
  • clarity
  • pacing

You can tell me which aspects of the content you’d specifically like feedback on. If it’s not on my list, don’t worry. We can add it on.

Select here to visit my services page on the Contra freelance platform.

Please get in touch with me if you have any questions about my services.