Beta Readers Wanted

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Summary

We're looking for beta readers to review a completed short manuscript and provide detailed feedback to ensure the story feels engaging and aligned with genre expectations. Word count: Approximately 30,000-40,000 words Genres: Varied Timeline: Within 7 days of receiving the manuscript. We're looking for feedback on: - Overall impression: What's your honest reaction as a reader? Would you recommend it or buy it ? -Content: Does it feel thin or repetitive? Any gaps, contradictions, or continuity issues? -Voice: Is the voice consistent and distinctive or generic? -Structure: Does the book flow logically or naturally? -Style: Sentence-level craft: clarity, rhythm, word choice, overused phrases and verbal tics, anything that reads awkwardly? -Weak spots: Any sections that feel flat, confusing, or disconnected from the rest. -For fiction: Are the characters original and well-executed? Please note down specific chapters, sections, or passages when you make a point. Example: "Chapter 4 loses momentum because the argument repeats what Chapter 2 already established," "The dialogue on page 42 is unnatural." This is not a copyediting or proofreading job. We're looking for honest, reader-level feedback. Do not feed the manuscript into AI or use AI for feedback. To show you've read the full post, please make the first word of your application "CHAPTER." The manuscript is confidential. Thank you!

  • $30.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Beta Reading
Beta Reader Report
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:15 to 20
  • Last viewed by client:21 hours ago
  • Interviewing:
    8
  • Invites sent:
    14
  • Unanswered invites:
    4
About the client
Member since Aug 20, 2026
  • India
    4:25 AM
  • Media & Entertainment
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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