You will get In-depth Beta Reading and Manuscript Review!
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Project details
First off...Congratulations! So you've done the hard bit - you've got this amazing story out of your head and onto a document. Now what?
I can provide a detailed assessment and critique of your work, based on 15+ years as a professional reviewer (British Fantasy Society), and bestselling ghostwriter of over 30+ titles. I can tell you what works and what doesn't, and bring my enthusiasm for the written word to your project.
I will look at:
• Plot, story flow, plot-holes and opportunities.
• Characterization and motivation.
• Scene-setting, description, and worldbuilding.
• Themes.
• Sensitivity reading.
• Dialog.
• Accuracy and fact-checking.
• Genre placement.
• Honesty, and supportive advice.
Contains: In-Line Comments. Sample line-edit. Manuscript Critique, including tips on how to improve your writing.
I can provide a detailed assessment and critique of your work, based on 15+ years as a professional reviewer (British Fantasy Society), and bestselling ghostwriter of over 30+ titles. I can tell you what works and what doesn't, and bring my enthusiasm for the written word to your project.
I will look at:
• Plot, story flow, plot-holes and opportunities.
• Characterization and motivation.
• Scene-setting, description, and worldbuilding.
• Themes.
• Sensitivity reading.
• Dialog.
• Accuracy and fact-checking.
• Genre placement.
• Honesty, and supportive advice.
Contains: In-Line Comments. Sample line-edit. Manuscript Critique, including tips on how to improve your writing.
Genre
Fantasy, Fiction, Science FictionLanguage
EnglishWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$30
|
Standard
$60
|
Advanced
$225
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 5 days | 7 days | 10 days |
Number of Words | 10000 | 20000 | 75000 |
Sample Line Edit | |||
Reader Report |
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ZB
Zachery B.
May 21, 2026
Fast, and great advice.
PC
Patrick C.
Jun 20, 2025
Ian was able to read deeper into the work than I had on many occasions. His practical and inspirational guidance is invaluable.
PC
Patrick C.
Jun 8, 2026
Ambassadors Plot Development
Ian's insights are invaluable. He's great at seeing the bigger, connecting the subject matter to a wide knowledge base. His detailed line editing and play by play reactions and suggestions have been eye opening, and provided me with a deeper understanding of my work.
Thanks Ian!
Thanks Ian!
ZB
Zachery B.
May 21, 2026
You will get In-depth Beta Reading and Manuscript Review!
Fast, and great advice.
JB
Jeff B.
May 3, 2026
Editor/Ghostwriter (Middle Grade Novel)
BW
Benjamin W.
Apr 24, 2026
Under the Skin - A Welcome & Goodbye, Earth Story - Parts 1 & 2
Ian is my go-to guy for everything related to my Welcome & Goodbye, Earth series! This was my second time working with him. He’s highly professional and pays great attention to detail. Thank you, Ian! I enjoyed every second of the process and look forward to working with you again.
MQ
Morgan Q.
Mar 5, 2026
Ghostwriter for ongoing Urban Fantasy Series (this gig for the first book)
Ian was a pleasure to work with. He delivered high quality work and always in a timely manner, communicated well and was very responsive to questions from me, and he brought great ideas and storylines to the project. I wouldn't hesitate working with Ian again and hope to do so in the future!
About Ian
Quality Editor and Ghostwriter
100%
Job Success
Mountain Ash, United Kingdom - 10:12 pm local time
Experienced editor, proofreader and ghost writer with over ten years as a freelancer, who works with publishing houses, digital companies, and one-to-one with creative individuals.
Primary Writer for award-winning tabletop game company THE CITY OF GAMES.
Leading Author with Fairfield & Relay Publishing - enjoying 25+ books as Amazon Bestsellers!
Additional Developer for FINAL FRONTIER, RAVENDESK GAMES (developers of Vurt: The RPG) and DAILY MAGIC GAMES.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Ian can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Ian receives requirements from you.
Ian works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Beta Read, Manuscript Report and Critique!
After any initital messages between us, I read your uploaded document, going through line-by-line and making comments using Tracked Changes as I read. I make notes, and write a full manuscript report once finished.