Hello there! I’m Seeking a Romance beta reader for a 10,000-word book. Responsibilities include providing feedback on character development, plot, and pacing. The ideal candidate will have experience in romance writing and be able to deliver constructive feedback within 2 weeks. This is a part-time engagement with a project scale of small. I have a template to reference as well.

I am looking for an experienced **Small Town / Contemporary Romance beta reader** to provide a fresh, honest reader perspective on a completed novel of approximately **105,600 words**. The manuscript has already gone through extensive revision and self-editing. **I am not looking for proofreading, copyediting, line editing, or rewriting.** What I need is a thoughtful cold read from someone who understands romance readers and can identify anything that may interfere with the emotional or reading experience before publication. I am especially interested in feedback on: * Overall impression of the story * Whether the main characters are likable, believable, and emotionally compelling * The chemistry and progression of the romance * Whether the relationship develops naturally * Emotional engagement and whether the important emotional moments land * Pacing, including any sections that drag or feel rushed * Any scenes or motivations that are confusing or difficult to believe * Plot holes, continuity issues, or timeline problems * Dialogue that feels unnatural * Repetition or wording that becomes noticeable * Voice and tone consistency * Whether the major conflict and emotional payoff feel earned * Whether the ending is satisfying for a romance reader * Whether the novel meets the expectations of the Small Town Romance genre * Any point where you felt tempted to skim, lost interest, or were pulled out of the story * The scenes or moments you found most memorable * Most importantly: **After finishing this book, would you want to read the next book in the series? Why or why not?** ### Deliverables I would like: 1. A **written beta-reader report** summarizing your overall reactions and observations. 2. **Inline comments in the manuscript** (Microsoft Word preferred) whenever you encounter something confusing, repetitive, emotionally weak, inconsistent, unnatural, or particularly effective. This manuscript was developed and revised with AI assistance, so I am particularly interested in a **genuine human reader's reaction** to whether the writing feels natural and emotionally authentic. **Your beta-reading feedback itself must be based on your personal reading of the complete manuscript. Please do not use AI to generate or substitute for your reader feedback.** ### When applying, please include: * Your experience beta reading **Contemporary Romance and/or Small Town Romance** * Approximately how many romance manuscripts you have beta read * A sample beta-reader report, if available * Your expected turnaround time for a 105,600-word manuscript * A brief description of what you normally include in your beta feedback I am looking for someone who will be **honest, specific, and constructive**. I do not need someone simply to tell me they enjoyed the book. I want to know what works, what doesn't, and anywhere a real romance reader could become confused, disengaged, or emotionally disconnected from the story.

I need beta readers for an on going basis. Each book ranges in topics from YA to fantasy to romance to mystery. Looking for people LONG TERM. At least two books beta'd per contract. Your job is to read the book and then fill out a two page summary worksheet about how and where the author can improve. I'd also like a list of 20-30 grammatical errors you find while reading. Typically, you need to be able to read a book in about a week and submit the report at that time. I'm opening up for new readers. I need four and will have you do a trial assignment (with pay). Looking for people that love to read and get a little on the side. Pay is between $5-$9 per book. Experienced betas that go above and beyond in their reporting (10 pages+) will each up to 5x more. Let me know if you have questions! Please include how long it typically takes you to read a 400 page book. Also, please note if there are any genres you DO NOT read. Thanks! ALSO - if you can't read and complete within a week don't bother to apply.

I am looking for an experienced romance beta reader, preferably someone familiar with contemporary and military romance, to review my completed manuscript, Rules of Engagement, and provide thoughtful, reader-focused feedback. Rules of Engagement is a contemporary military romance featuring a grumpy military hero, a hardworking ICU nurse, forced proximity, roommates, one bed, and a virgin heroine. The manuscript has already been self-edited, and I am looking for a fresh set of human eyes to make sure the romance feels natural, emotionally engaging, believable, and satisfying for readers of the genre. Genre Contemporary Military Romance Tropes Grumpy/Sunshine Military Hero Roommates Forced Proximity Only One Bed Virgin Heroine Protective Hero Slow-Build Romantic Tension Word Count Approximately 30k words About the Story My heroine is an ICU nurse trying to keep her life together while dealing with financial pressure and a family that depends on her. Her new roommate, Griffin Rourke, is a grumpy, highly structured military man who seems determined to keep his distance. He schedules their kitchen time, analyzes her commute, and has rules for just about everything. But underneath Griffin's intimidating exterior is a protective man with a surprisingly soft side—including his relationship with his three-legged rescue dog. As their roommate arrangement begins to blur into something more, a burst pipe leaves them with only one dry bed. There's just one complication: She's a virgin—and she wants Griffin to be her first. What I'm Looking For I will provide a feedback template, but I would especially like feedback on: Overall impression of the story Whether Griffin and the heroine have believable chemistry Whether the romantic tension builds naturally Whether the transition from roommates to lovers feels earned Whether Griffin feels like a believable military hero rather than a stereotype Whether his grumpy/protective personality remains likable Whether the heroine feels independent and sympathetic despite her financial struggles Whether the virgin heroine storyline is handled naturally and respectfully Whether the one-bed setup and resulting intimacy feel believable rather than forced Emotional engagement and romantic payoff Character motivations and consistency Plot holes or confusing sections Pacing, particularly through the romantic buildup Dialogue that feels unnatural or out of character Voice and tone consistency Repetitive words, phrases, descriptions, or emotional beats Any writing that feels overly formulaic or AI-generated Whether the story meets the expectations of contemporary military romance readers Any moments where you wanted more—or wanted to skim Inline Comments I would also like inline comments within the manuscript (Word preferred) highlighting: Confusing scenes or passages Unnatural dialogue Repetition Timeline or continuity issues Emotional moments that aren't landing Character behavior that feels inconsistent Areas where chemistry or tension could be stronger Scenes that drag or move too quickly Favorite moments, lines, or scenes that worked especially well This is reader-level developmental feedback, not a full developmental edit or proofreading job. I'm primarily interested in understanding the experience of reading the novel from beginning to end. Please Include in Your Proposal Please tell me: Your experience beta reading romance novels Whether you regularly read contemporary and/or military romance Your familiarity with the tropes listed above A sample beta reader report, if available Your typical turnaround time A few of your favorite contemporary romance or military romance authors/books Bonus: If you're an avid Kindle romance reader and regularly read indie romance releases, please mention that in your proposal. I'm looking for someone who genuinely enjoys romance and isn't afraid to tell me both what works and what doesn't. My goal is to make Rules of Engagement as emotionally satisfying, romantic, and bingeable as possible before publication.

Seeking Experienced Beta Reader – Sweet & Wholesome Small-Town Romance Project Overview I am seeking an experienced beta reader for a completed Sweet, Wholesome Small-Town Romance Back Cover Blurb The Blurb has been thoroughly self-edited. I am looking for thoughtful, reader-focused developmental feedback that will help ensure the back cover can direct a reader to eventually my Lean Magnet then book; I need to have the cover engaging, natural, and will cause readers to want more. Genre: Sweet & Wholesome Small-Town Romance Back Cover Blurb: 173 words What I'm Looking For I will provide a feedback template, but I welcome your professional beta-reading process if it covers similar areas. Written Feedback Report Please evaluate: Overall draw power Good flow and pacing Confusing or redundant sections Believability and natural progression Emotional engagement Voice and tone consistency Areas where the narrative is slow or pulls you off track Whether readers will connect with and want to know more about the main characters and their romance Confusing scenes Unnatural dialogue Repetitive wording Timeline or continuity issues Emotionally flat moments Areas that could be strengthened I am looking for reader-level developmental feedback, not a copy edit or proofreading pass. Please Include in Your Proposal Your experience reading or editing Sweet/Wholesome Romance A sample beta-reading report (if available) Your estimated turnaround time Experience Level Intermediate to Experienced Project Type One-time project with the possibility of ongoing work if we're a good fit. Preferred Skills Beta Reading Writing Critique Fiction Editing Developmental Editing Book Editing Novel Editing Line Editing Editing & Proofreading Please comment only on issues that are relevant to this project and your area of expertise. My goal is to discover what a typical Sweet Romance reader experiences while reading—what keeps them wanting to read complete stories and what weakens that desire to read more. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

An experienced beta reader to read my sweet romance fiction story. This story is written with the assistance of AI and self-edited. I want human feedback to make sure the story feels natural, emotionally engaging and aligned with sweet romance expectations. Genre: Billionaire Sweet romance, small town, Fake dating, brother's best friend. I would like to see the feedback in the following arears; 1) Overall story impression 2) Plot holes or confusing sections 3) Character believability 4) Emotional engagement 5) Pacing 6) Voice and tone consistency 7) Repetitive or AI-style writing fallacy 8) Alignment with reader expectation in sweet romance. I would like to see inline comments within the manuscript on the following areas to be highlighted: -Confusing scenes -Dialogue that feels unnatural -Repetition -Timeline issues -Emotional flatness -Areas that need to be strengthened. I am looking for reader-level development feedback. I would like to see interested readers include in their proposal; 1) Experience in sweet romance 2) A sample of a beta report previously done be made available 3) Turn around time.

Seeking a beta reader for a 10,000-word contemporary romance novel. The story follows a woman who returns to her hometown and reconnects with a former flame. Responsibilities include providing detailed feedback on character development, plot, and pacing. The ideal candidate will have experience in contemporary romance and offer constructive insights to enhance the narrative.

I am a writer from FPA seeking an experienced contemporary romance beta reader to review my completed manuscript. The ideal candidate will provide detailed feedback on character development, plot consistency, and overall story flow. Your insights will help refine the narrative and ensure it resonates with readers. This manuscript was written with the assistance of AI and has already been self-edited. I am looking for a written feedback report covering overall story impression, plot holes or confusing sections, character believability, alignment with reader excpectations in this niche, dialogue that feels unnatural, and confusing scenes. If you have a passion for romance and a keen eye for storytelling, I would love to hear from you.

I just need someone to read my book. I need you to highlight any errors you may see. I have already gone through and done most of the editing. I just need someone to tell me if the storyline and the different connections make sense.

hi beta readers I am looking for a few more beta readers for my dark romance - the only requirement is that you are somewhat a fan of the following genres: contemporary rivals to friends enemies-to-lovers some triggers present, nothing too graphic I know my budget is not the best, but you are not expected to finish the book if you dont like it, I am looking only for genuine feedback even just impressions on the beginning and overall writing is enough In your application, please also tell me which of the two covers you like better (if you are a fan of this genre), and perhaps shortly why. I am looking for several people still to hire but if you've already read this book you may not want to apply again wishing everyone a lovely day! Lucie