You will get an in-depth beta read of your short story or novella
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Project details
This project is for shorter-length novellas and short stories. For novels longer than 80k words, check out my other beta reading project from my profile page here on Upwork!
My genres for beta reading are:
YA/NA/Adult
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance, Gothic, Contemporary, Dystopia, Mystery, and Historical Fiction.
If you're unsure whether or not your story falls within my scope, please feel free to message me!
My feedback will be delivered as in-line comments and overall feedback, and will focus on: my overall reaction, plot, setting, characters and their development, pacing, dialog, clarity and consistency, my first impressions and predictions, and anything else you would like me to prioritize.
My genres for beta reading are:
YA/NA/Adult
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance, Gothic, Contemporary, Dystopia, Mystery, and Historical Fiction.
If you're unsure whether or not your story falls within my scope, please feel free to message me!
My feedback will be delivered as in-line comments and overall feedback, and will focus on: my overall reaction, plot, setting, characters and their development, pacing, dialog, clarity and consistency, my first impressions and predictions, and anything else you would like me to prioritize.
Genre
Fantasy, Fiction, RomanceLanguage
EnglishWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$45
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Standard
$75
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Advanced
$120
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 7 days | 7 days | 10 days |
Sample Line Edit | - | - | - |
Reader Report |
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Ashley S.
Sep 25, 2025
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Lara D.
Jul 8, 2025
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John F.
May 28, 2025
Alyssa was very helpful!! I plan on using her again in the future. Highly recommended!!
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June S.
Mar 22, 2025
Alyssa has been on my list of potential freelancers to work with for a long, LONG time—and I’m so grateful I finally got the chance to collaborate with her. From the very beginning, she was communicative, understanding, and made the entire service request process simple and convenient. I truly appreciated that smooth experience.
After receiving her report and carefully reviewing her comments on my novella, I can confidently say Alyssa does not sugarcoat anything—and that’s exactly what makes her so valuable. Her feedback is brutally honest, but always aimed at improving the story. I really hope I get the opportunity to work with her more deeply in the future. I need her knowledge and sharp editorial eye. Thanks, Alyssa!
After receiving her report and carefully reviewing her comments on my novella, I can confidently say Alyssa does not sugarcoat anything—and that’s exactly what makes her so valuable. Her feedback is brutally honest, but always aimed at improving the story. I really hope I get the opportunity to work with her more deeply in the future. I need her knowledge and sharp editorial eye. Thanks, Alyssa!
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Write M.
Feb 22, 2024
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Rae S.
Jul 4, 2026
SciFi Novel Beta Read and Light Proofread
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Rebecca L.
Jun 1, 2026
Copy editing for paranormal romance novel (fiction)
Great to work with! She's a fantastic editor and I would work with her again.
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Darrell V.
Jun 1, 2026
Line Edit + Proofread
Alyssa has a great approach to editing. She moved quickly and provided solid suggestions for improving my work.
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Timothy H.
May 27, 2026
Beta Reader for Science Fiction Novel
Alyssa was great to work with, and gave me very detailed beta feedback on my science fiction novel. She was particularly good at asking plot-related questions, and assessing the characters and their arcs. I am making several changes to the novel based on her feedback. If you want someone who can shine a laser beam at your story and really improve it, she is your person!
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Bella B.
Feb 14, 2026
Experienced Romance Book Editor Needed
Alyssa was GREAT! She was patient, and very informative in her feedback for a new romance author. We hit Amazon's TOP FIVE yesterday and her help in getting this to a top spot was essential. I hope to work with her on our entire series and would highly recommend Alyssa for your romance editing.
About Alyssa
Beta Reader, Developmental Editor, Proofreader, and Line Editor
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Job Success
Richmond, United States - 11:54 am local time
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Alyssa can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Alyssa receives requirements from you.
Alyssa works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
I will deliver my feedback
My feedback will be delivered to you as a pdf