Beta-Reading

Hello and welcome! I'm thrilled you're considering my beta-reading services to help refine and perfect your manuscript. As a passionate and experienced beta reader and writer, I understand the dedication and hard work that goes into writing a book. My goal is to provide you with comprehensive, constructive feedback that will help you elevate your story to its fullest potential.

What I Offer:

I offer thorough and thoughtful beta reading services across a variety of genres. Whether you're working on a gripping mystery, a heartfelt romance, an epic fantasy, or any other genre, I'm here to help. My feedback will cover several key areas, including:

Plot and Pacing: I’ll assess the flow of your story, ensuring that it moves at a compelling pace and that your plot points are effectively developed.
Character Development: I’ll provide insights into your characters, looking at their growth, motivations, and the overall believability and relatability of their actions and dialogue.
Setting and World-Building: For genres like fantasy and science fiction, I’ll evaluate the consistency and immersion of your world. For other genres, I’ll ensure that the setting enhances the narrative.
Writing Style and Voice: I’ll offer suggestions on your narrative style, ensuring it aligns with your genre and engages your target audience.
Consistency and Clarity: I’ll identify any plot holes, inconsistencies, or confusing passages, helping you create a seamless reading experience.

Why Choose Me?

I bring a keen eye for detail, genuine love for storytelling as well as incorporate my expertise in editing while giving feedback to each project. Here’s why I stand out as your ideal beta reader:

Diverse Genre Experience: My reading repertoire spans a wide range of genres, so I'm well-equipped to provide relevant feedback no matter what type of story you've written.
Honest and Constructive Feedback: I believe in balancing praise with constructive criticism. My aim is to highlight your strengths while offering actionable suggestions for improvement.
Timely and Reliable: I understand the importance of deadlines and am committed to providing my feedback within the agreed-upon timeframe.

My Deliverables:

Detailed chapter-wise report

Receive a comprehensive PDF report providing in-depth thoughts, feedback, and suggestions for each chapter of your manuscript. This report will cover:

What can be improved?: Specific areas where the writing, pacing, or content can be enhanced.
Chapter Endings: Are they engaging? Do they build suspense or leave the reader wanting more?
Clarity: Do I fully understand the concepts, events, or characters presented?
Plot Consistency: Are there any plot holes or inconsistencies that need addressing?
Character Development: Are the characters believable and well-rounded? Do they evolve throughout the chapter?

Character report

A detailed evaluation of your characters, covering:

Roles: Does each character serve a clear purpose?
Development: Do they grow throughout the story?
Engagement: Are they relatable? Would I root for them?

Overall - Report
In-line commentary
Free Promotion across all my social media, upon publishing.
10% off of my other editing services or packages.

PRICING AND DELIVERY OPTIONS

Standard Delivery

Ideal for those who are not in a rush and want a thorough and detailed report.

$0.0012/word

Priority Delivery

Perfect for those who want a speedy turnaround.

$0.0015/word

Rush Delivery

For those who require a quick turnaround with no compromise to quality.

$0.0018/word

The turnaround time will be determined based on my availability and the word count of your manuscript. Regardless of the timeline, I guarantee that the quality of my report will never be compromised. Please note that prices are subject to change depending on demand and workload.

How Can We Work Together?

Thank you for trusting me with your manuscript—your "baby." Rest assured, I’ll treat it with the utmost care and dedication.

Email me at sarah.narrativenook@gmail.com with the following details:

A short blurb
Genre
Trigger warnings (if any)
Exact word count of your manuscript

I’ll respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.

WHAT AUTHORS/WRITERS SAY ABOUT MY BETA-READING SERVICE

"Sarah provided a quick turnaround with my manuscript and identified large areas of my story that needed further improvement or explanation. She was easy to communicate with and helped me determine the next steps, in order to give my readers the best experience possible."

Megan Grant, Author of "I think I left the curling iron on"

"Sarah has just finished beta reading 37000 words of my manuscript, and she did not disappoint. Her report was so smooth and professional. It was very easy to comprehend. I felt like her feedback was genuine and very thorough.

If I'm being honest, she probably gave me the best feedback of all the beta readers I've used, including those fancy ones on fiverr. Her turn around time shocked me. When she says she is available and promises to read your book, she means it. Thanks for everything Sarah!"

Byron Hare

"I'm incredibly grateful for the thoughtful and detailed feedback provided by Sarah during the beta reading of my self-help dating book. Not only did she offer valuable in-text comments that sharpened my arguments, but she also went above and beyond by preparing a separate PDF filled with insightful suggestions. Her level of engagement andenhanced the quality of my book. Thank you, Sarah, for your dedication and for helping make this book the best it could be!"

Timothy Molner, Author of "The life Partner Equation"

"Sarah provided thoughtful and timely feedback for our urban fantasy vampire novel. She’s great at spotting areas of potential confusion, which helped bring clarity to some key scenes. Her detailed annotations and organized report were valuable in the editing process, and her communication throughout was professional and clear. I’d recommend her beta-reading services for authors in the romance and urban fantasy genres who are looking for thorough, constructive feedback. Would definitely work with her again!"

Lord Lewis Martin, Oscar Qualified Award winning Director.

"Sarah provided such clear and accurate feedback that I will be keeping her in my writer toolbox from now on. I hope she doesn't mind being stuffed with Scrivener, Prowritingaid, and PLOTTR. Anyway, the beta read was excellent. I loved the swift turnaround time and her precise report details. I also appreciated that when she saw something completely wrong, she didn't stick to the report script and just stated it to make sure I was aware. 100 Percent, let her help you."

JL Nicky, Author of "Soldier in Arms"

"I've worked with over a dozen beta readers on Goodreads involving two projects, and Sarah is one of the very best. She critiqued a novel about contemporary New York City, and understood aspects of it that no other reader did. She provided a four-page commentary that was detailed and insightful and also entertaining. And her Google docs commented version of the MS was also helpful in adding to her analysis and in finding mistakes. 10/10."

Tim Aurther

"Working with Sarah as a beta reader was a great experience. She stayed in contact about timeliness and made sure I wasn't left waiting around. She provided helpful feedback and suggestions, all of which I plan to utilize before I look into submitting my story for publication. I would definitely recommend her services to other writers/authors."

Cassie Bell, Short story writer

"I hired Sarah for a rush job on the first 15 pages of my manuscript so I could enter a contest, and she did a fabulous job. After that, I hired her to Beta read the full manuscript. Her notes and suggested changes were very insightful. Her fee is fair and reasonable and was a great value.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with Sarah again."

William M.Hayes, Author of the bestselling novel 'Save Him'

"Great thoughts, insights, and efficacy ... Sarah provided valuable feedback in a most palatable format. Her process was easy to align to and I am glad to have hired her!"

Wade Brian, Author of 'Mirage of love'

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