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Alpha/Beta Reading
Starting from $0.0015 – $0.0025
This service package is perfect if you’re looking for an overview of how your manuscript reads after your first draft, or after you’ve edited it to the point where you’re ready for feedback before querying or publishing.
This service is for you if:
You are looking for feedback on how it sounds to readers.
You are looking for feedback on what’s working in the plot and what’s not.
Readers will find it interesting, hitching, and entertaining.
Readers will connect with what you are trying to deliver. Will it resonate with them?
You want honest feedback on whether the characters and their development are relatable or not.
You are looking for feedback on the story’s pacing and development.
You are looking for insights into the style and tone of the story concerning genre.
Deliverables
In-line comments on the document OR
A concise beta report OR
Beta-reading duo (In-line comments and beta report)
Developmental editing is a time-consuming and often expensive service, and as part of the writing community, I understand that it isn’t always affordable for every indie or self-publishing author. While it’s true that developmental editing requires a lot of effort, I’ve realized that I’ve been offering a lighter version of it for a long time. Doing similar work with less intensity and at a much lower cost. It took a few clients to point this out to me, but I don’t regret it. I want to give my best to the authors who trust me with their hard work, and if my beta reports are seen as more like editorial letters, that’s an honor.
So, if you’re wondering why I’m calling it light developmental editing at these rates, I hope this explains it. This package has become my most popular service as a beta reader, and I wanted to enhance it to be even more helpful for authors who prefer to self-edit or are looking to self-publish on a budget.
This service is for you if:
A comprehensive analysis of your draft, covering story arcs, characters, themes, world-building, engagement, readability, flow, narration, dialogue, and pacing.
Feedback on the structure and flow of the plot.
Feedback on plot twists and surprise elements.
Identification of major plot holes and story inconsistencies.
Feedback on character arcs and their backstory coherence.
Feedback on how the story begins and ends.
All possible solutions are tailored to fit the story’s style and essence.
Economical developmental editing, beta reading, and real-time reader reactions. All in one.
Deliverables
In-line comments (editorial feedback and suggestions)
A descriptive editorial letter analyzing story arcs, characters, themes, world-building, readability, flow, narration, dialogue, and pacing
Answers to any specified or follow-up questions after the final report
Developmental editing isn’t a guarantee that a book will sell well, but it’s a guarantee that the story will resonate with readers and leave a lasting impression. Many agree that it’s a crucial step for indie authors, especially in a market filled with well-written, engaging, and impactful stories. So, what will make your story stand out? Good development editing helps you achieve the best version of your story without losing your unique voice and style.
I pride myself on being an empathetic editor who respects the author’s style and tone while offering feedback, without imposing my own. Developmental editing is both time- and resource-intensive, and it should be done right to help you craft a story that leaves a mark on your readers long after they’ve turned the last page. Let’s work together to make that happen!
Choose this service package if you are looking for help with:
In-depth analysis of the story structure, ensuring the beginning, middle, and end remain cohesive.
In-depth analysis of how readers connect to your story and improve the story’s engagement.
In-depth analysis of plot holes and story inconsistencies, with suggestions on how to eliminate them.
Evaluation of the character arcs, their development, and the interrelation between characters.
Ensuring the story remains true to its themes and resonates with readers.
In-depth analysis of plot twists and elements of surprise, with suggestions to keep readers on edge.
Stylistic editing (tone, intensity, word choice, repetition of words and phrases), ensuring the tone and style remain true to the genre and consistent throughout, with suggestions on how to achieve it.
Chapter-wise feedback on how different POVs are coherent with each other (if applicable).
Deliverables
2 passes (with a 3rd if needed)
In-line comments (notes and real-time reader reactions)
A detailed report analyzing story arcs, characters, themes, world-building, readability, flow, narration, dialogue, and pacing (the big picture)
Chapter-specific notes
A custom-curated suggestion plan for improvements
Answers to any specified or follow-up questions after the final report
One-on-one discussion via email, if preferred, at a scheduled time
