I'm Abdulrahmon, a professional Beta Reader, Developmental Editor, Book Editor, Proofreader, Script Coverage Reader, and Story Analyst who helps authors transform promising manuscripts into compelling, reader-ready books.
Whether you're writing romance, fantasy, thriller, mystery, sci-fi, historical fiction, nonfiction, or a screenplay, I provide detailed, constructive feedback that identifies what's working, what isn't, and exactly how to strengthen your story. Every review is 100% human, no AI-generated feedback, ever.
Beta Reading & Manuscript Critique
As a beta reader, I provide authentic reader-level reactions combined with professional editorial insight to help you create an engaging, emotionally satisfying story.
You'll receive:
✔ A detailed Beta Reader Report
✔ Professional inline comments throughout your manuscript
✔ Honest, constructive feedback with actionable suggestions
✔ Character development and character believability analysis
✔ Plot holes and plot consistency review
✔ Story structure and narrative flow evaluation
✔ Pacing and emotional engagement assessment
✔ Dialogue, voice, and tone consistency feedback
✔ Timeline and continuity checks
✔ Reader expectations and genre alignment review
✔ Overall story impression and manuscript critique
My goal is to help you improve readability, strengthen emotional impact, and create a story readers won't want to put down.
Developmental Editing
If your manuscript needs more than proofreading, I'll provide a comprehensive developmental edit that strengthens the foundation of your story.
This includes:
✔ Story structure analysis
✔ Character development and character arc refinement
✔ Plot development and scene effectiveness
✔ Story flow and narrative consistency
✔ Emotional layering and reader immersion
✔ Pacing improvements
✔ Dialogue refinement
✔ Identifying weak scenes and unnecessary repetition
✔ Revision roadmap with clear, actionable guidance
Every recommendation is designed to preserve your voice while making your manuscript stronger.
Line Editing, Copy Editing & Proofreading
When your manuscript is ready for polishing, I provide professional editing focused on clarity, consistency, and readability.
Services include:
✔ Line editing
✔ Copy editing
✔ Proofreading
✔ Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax
✔ Clarity and flow improvements
✔ Repetitive phrasing removal
✔ Consistency checks
✔ Track Changes editing in Microsoft Word
✔ Google Docs Suggestions
✔ Final polished manuscript ready for publication or submission
Script Coverage & Story Analysis
For screenwriters and filmmakers, I offer professional script coverage and story analysis that strengthens both the creative and commercial potential of your screenplay.
You'll receive:
✔ Professional script coverage report
✔ Scene-by-scene analysis
✔ Character motivation evaluation
✔ Dialogue and pacing recommendations
✔ Story structure assessment
✔ Audience engagement analysis
✔ Genre alignment feedback
✔ Script doctoring recommendations
Genres I Edit
Romance (Contemporary, Dark, Paranormal, Billionaire, Slow Burn, Enemies-to-Lovers)
Fantasy & Romantasy
Mystery & Psychological Thriller
Sci-Fi & Action/Adventure
Historical Fiction
Western Fiction
Christian Fiction
Young Adult
Memoir
Leadership
Self-Help
Personal Development
Business & Nonfiction
Screenplays & TV Pilots
Why Authors Choose Me
✔ Detailed, constructive feedback, not vague opinions
✔ Honest reader reactions combined with editorial expertise
✔ Professional manuscript critiques with actionable recommendations
✔ Strong understanding of story psychology, pacing, emotional engagement, and reader expectations
✔ Careful attention to detail and narrative consistency
✔ Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality
✔ Reliable communication throughout your project
✔ Respect for your unique voice and storytelling style
✔ 100% Human Feedback, Never AI Generated
Whether you need a beta reader, developmental editor, line editor, copy editor, proofreader, manuscript critique, or script coverage, I'll help you strengthen your story through detailed feedback, professional inline comments, and practical revision strategies that elevate your manuscript while preserving your voice.
Send me your genre, word count, and project goals, and let's create a story readers won't forget.
Proofreading
Content Writing
Business Writing
Writing
Beta Reading
Beta Reader Report
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Line Editing
Sample Line Edit
Editing & Proofreading
Proofreading Feedback
Academic Proofreading
Book Cover Design
Query Letter
Script Coverage
Script Analysis
TV Screenplay
Screenplay Treatment
Dialogue Editing
Ayomide O.
Lagos, Nigeria
$5/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Your readers will notice weak chemistry, slow pacing, and flat characters before you do.
I specialize in beta reading and proofreading for romance manuscripts, helping authors turn good stories into emotionally gripping, binge-worthy books readers can’t put down.
If you’re unsure whether your story feels right, flows well, or truly connects with your audience, I’ll show you exactly where it works, where it falls flat, and how to fix it.
📘 WHAT YOU GET (NOT JUST A “READ THROUGH”)
🔍 In Depth Beta Reading (Romance Focused)
This is not surface level feedback. I break down your manuscript from a reader and market perspective:
Are your characters emotionally engaging or forgettable?
Does the romance feel natural, intense, and believable?
Where does the pacing drag or rush?
Are there scenes that weaken tension or chemistry?
You’ll get clear, actionable notes you can actually use to improve your story.
✨ Proofreading That Respects Your Voice
Before your manuscript reaches readers, I’ll clean it up without flattening your style:
Grammar, punctuation, and consistency fixes
Clarity improvements without over editing
A polished, professional manuscript ready for publishing
🧠 Beta Writing Insight (What Most Readers Miss)
Beyond feedback, I help you understand:
Why a scene is not working
How to strengthen emotional payoff
Where readers may lose interest
This is especially valuable if you are:
Self publishing
Writing romance series
Trying to improve reader reviews
🛠️ MY APPROACH
I read your manuscript like your ideal reader but analyze it like someone who understands what makes romance sell and resonate.
You will not get vague comments like “this is good” or “this needs work.”
You will get specific insights that improve your story immediately.
💘 ROMANCE IS MY CORE FOCUS
I work best with:
Contemporary Romance
Dark Romance
Paranormal Romance
Slow burn and character driven stories
I also accept other genres, but romance is where I go deep.
🎯 WHO I WORK BEST WITH
Authors who want honest feedback, not just praise
Writers preparing for Amazon KDP or reader release
Anyone serious about making their story feel real and engaging
📩 READY TO IMPROVE YOUR MANUSCRIPT?
Send me:
Your genre or sub genre
Word count
What kind of feedback you are looking for
I will tell you exactly how I can help.
Proofreading
Beta Reading
Romance
Novel
Fiction Writing
Creative Writing
Manuscript
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Line Editing
Beta Reader Report
Formatting
Book Editing
Article Writing
Chicago Manual of Style
Online Formatting
Ebook
Writing
Content Writing
English
Oluwabukola A.
Lagos, Nigeria
$15/hr
4.9
206 jobs
Are you looking for an experienced editor who can turn your rough draft into a polished, engaging, publication-ready book that readers will enjoy from the first page to the last? Send me a message!
I specialize in editing and proofreading nonfiction and fiction books, helping authors strengthen their manuscripts while preserving their unique voice. Whether your book needs developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, or a meticulous final proofreading pass, I provide thoughtful, detail-oriented edits that improve clarity, flow, readability, consistency, pacing, structure, and overall reader engagement. I read from the perspective of a first-time reader and identify opportunities to make the manuscript stronger.
Many of today's manuscripts are drafted with AI assistance. I have extensive experience refining AI-assisted content by eliminating robotic language, removing repetition, improving sentence variety, strengthening transitions, and creating natural, human-sounding prose that maintains your ideas and authentic voice. I refine AI-assisted manuscripts so they sound human, strengthen flow and transitions, remove repetition, preserve the author's voice, improve clarity and readability, use Track Changes, and professionally prepare manuscripts for Amazon KDP and print publication.
Summer 2026 Rates
Editing and proofreading: $0.005 per word
AI Content Humanizing: $0.01 per word
Hourly rate: $15 per hour
If you've finished writing your manuscript but know it still needs a professional editorial eye before publication, you're in the right place!
Proofreading
English
Copy Editing
Book Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Error Detection
Line Editing
Grammar & Syntax Review
Creative Writing
Editorial Writing
Track Changes
Fact-Checking
Voice & Tone Consistency
AI Content Editing
Ebook
Chicago Manual of Style
US English Dialect
Nonfiction
British English Dialect
Canadian English Dialect
Michael Monday F.
Lagos, Nigeria
$10/hr
5.0
24 jobs
A manuscript can be complete and still not be ready for publication. Hidden structural issues, inconsistent writing, overlooked errors, poor formatting, and an unprofessional interior can affect how readers experience your book. My job is to catch those problems before your readers do through professional book editing, proofreading, formatting, eBook layout, and KDP publishing preparation.
Whether you're publishing a nonfiction book, memoir, self-help book, business guide, workbook, journal, planner, children's book, health guide, cookbook, training manual, or educational resource, I provide complete writing, editing, formatting, and publishing solutions tailored to your goals.
As an Amazon KDP Ghostwriter, Book Editor, Proofreader, and Ebook Formatter, I specialize in Book Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Formatting, and KDP Publishing.
With expertise in Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Adobe InDesign, Ebook Design, Book Cover Design, Typesetting, and Layout Design, I ensure every project is professionally crafted, publication-ready, and aligned with industry standards.
GENRES & SPECIALIZATIONS.
Fiction:
Romance • Contemporary Romance • Dark Romance • Mystery • Thriller • Horror • Fantasy • Sci-Fi • Literary Fiction • Young Adult (YA) • Historical Fiction
Nonfiction:
Memoir • Self-Help • Personal Development • Health & Wellness • Business • Leadership • Motivation • Education • Guidebooks • Training Manuals • Workbooks • Journals
WRITING & EDITORIAL SERVICES
1. Ghostwriting, Ebook Writing & Content Creation
I specialize in Ghostwriting, Ebook Writing, Nonfiction Writing, Memoir Writing, Self-Help Writing, Health & Wellness Writing, Business Writing, Guidebook Writing, Course Content Creation, Educational Writing, Article Writing, Blog Writing, and Content Writing.
Whether you need a manuscript from scratch or help developing your ideas into a compelling book, I create original, well-researched, reader-focused content designed to educate, inspire, and establish authority. My experience includes self-help books, business books, wellness guides, journals, workbooks, cookbooks, children's books, training manuals, and lead magnets.
2. Book Editing & Manuscript Development
Great books are built through great editing. My services include Book Editing, Manuscript Editing, Developmental Editing, Line Editing, Copy Editing, Story Editing, Content Editing, Proofreading, Beta Reading, Manuscript Evaluation, Manuscript Critique, and AI Content Editing.
I help authors improve structure, pacing, readability, clarity, consistency, narrative flow, and reader engagement. Whether you're publishing fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, self-help books, business books, novels, educational resources, journals, or workbooks, I ensure your manuscript is polished and publication-ready.
3. Ebook Formatting, Publishing & Book Design
I provide professional Book Formatting, Kindle Formatting, EPUB Formatting, Paperback Formatting, Hardcover Formatting, Typesetting, Layout Design, Page Layout Design, Editorial Design, Publication Design, and Print Design for authors publishing through Amazon KDP, Kindle Direct Publishing, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Lulu, and Blurb.
Using Adobe InDesign, Canva, Microsoft Word, and industry-standard publishing practices, I create clean, visually appealing interiors that meet publishing requirements. From manuscript formatting and clickable tables of contents to print-ready PDFs and EPUB conversion, I help authors confidently publish professional-quality books.
4. Book Design & Creative Publishing Solutions
My design services include Book Design, Book Cover Design, Workbook Design, Journal Design, Planner Design, Children's Book Design, Canva Design, Lead Magnet Design, and Visual Content Creation.
Whether you're publishing a book, launching a course, building a coaching brand, or creating digital products, I design engaging materials that strengthen your brand and improve the reader experience.
WHY CLIENT CHOOSE ME.
1. I pay attention to detail and consistency
2. High-quality editing and proofreading
3. Publication-ready formatting and design
4. Amazon KDP & Self-Publishing expertise
5. Clear communication and reliable delivery
6. Original, professionally researched content
7. End-to-end support from concept to publication
My Expertise: Ebook writing, EPUB Conversion, Print-Ready PDF, Interior Layout, Chapter Styling, Clickable TOC, Low Content Books, Activity Books, Guided Journals, Prompt Journals, Author Support, Publishing Consultation, Manuscript Preparation, Submission Packages, Publishing Workflows, Digital Products.
If you are looking for an Amazon KDP Ghostwriter, Ebook Writer, Book Editor, Proofreader, Developmental Editor, Ebook Formatter, Layout Designer, Book Designer, or Self-Publishing Partner, I'd love to help bring your vision to life.
Let's create a book that is professionally written, expertly edited, beautifully designed, and ready to publish.
Proofreading
Content Writing
Ebook Writing
Ebook Design
Book Cover Design
Adobe InDesign
Page Layout Design
Ebook Formatting
Creative Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Kindle Direct Publishing
Developmental Editing
Line Editing
Editorial Design
EPUB
Ghostwriting
AI Content Editing
Book Illustration
Copy Editing
Guidebook
Adeolu O.
Lagos, Nigeria
$5/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Your manuscript is finished. But is it ready for readers?
I help authors and publishers evaluate manuscripts from the POV of intended reader and identify what is working, what isn't, why, and what deserves attention before publication.
As a Beta Reader and Proofreader, I look beyond surface-level errors to examine the actual reading experience. I look for plot holes and inconsistencies, pacing problems and slow sections, weak character motivation or development, confusing scenes or unclear information, inconsistent characterization, weak or slow openings, predictable developments, unresolved plot threads, and points where reader engagement may drop.
WHAT YOU WILL GET:
Instead of a pile of vague comments, you receive clear, actionable feedback that helps you understand your manuscript from the reader's side what's working → what's not → why → what to fix first.
FOR FICTION: I pay close attention to plot, pacing, character arcs, conflict, tension, emotional payoff, consistency, and reader engagement.
FOR NONFICTION: I examine clarity, structure, flow, repetition, organization, reader engagement, and whether the manuscript delivers on its promise.
Once the manuscript has been revised, I can also provide professional proofreading to catch grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, consistency, and other surface-level errors before publication.
Let me be the one to diagnose your reader's experience and give you actionable feedback. Send me a message!
Proofreading
Beta Reading
Proofreading Feedback
Track Changes
Fiction
Nonfiction
Error Detection
US English Dialect
Canadian English Dialect
British English Dialect
Ebook
Feedback & Satisfaction Survey
Olaoye M.
Lagos, Nigeria
$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Option-Optimized Version (SEO + AEO + Conversion)
If you have a book idea but don’t know how to turn it into a finished, publish-ready book I can help you do exactly that.
I work with aspiring and self-publishing authors who want more than just words on a page. Whether you need a full ghostwritten manuscript, professional editing, or help publishing on Amazon KDP, I guide you from idea to completion.
What I Do Best
I specialize in ghostwriting and book editing for:
Romance
Self-help
Business
Memoirs
Motivational nonfiction
My goal is simple: turn your ideas into a clear, compelling, and professionally structured book that readers connect with.
My Services
Ghostwriting (full books, chapters, rewrites)
Developmental editing, line editing, proofreading
Beta reading & manuscript feedback
Book formatting (KDP, ePub, PDF)
Book cover design (flat + 3D mockups)
Blurbs, author bios, and back cover copy
Amazon KDP publishing support (setup, upload, optimization)
What Makes Me Different
✔ I write in your voice not mine
✔ I improve your story without losing your message
✔ I focus on readability, flow, and reader engagement
✔ I offer full publishing support not just writing
You’re not just hiring a freelancer. You’re working with someone who understands both storytelling and the self-publishing process.
Experience
Romance Manuscript Editor (character chemistry, pacing, emotional arcs)
Nonfiction Editor (structure, clarity, flow)
Beta Reader (deep manuscript analysis and feedback)
Let’s Work Together
If you’re serious about creating a book that feels complete, polished, and ready for readers, send me a message.
Let’s turn your idea into something worth reading.
Proofreading
Book Blurb
Book Editing
Copy Editing
Line Editing
Ghostwriting
Ebook Formatting
Editing & Proofreading
Writing
Book Design
Literary Fiction
Developmental Editing
Book Cover
Ebook
Content Writing
Beta Reading
Creative Writing
Formatting
Beta Reader Report
Romance Novel
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