Beta Reader Feedback

Honest, reader-level insight on how your story lands.

You’ve revised your draft… but will it resonate with readers?

You’ve done the work — you’ve written, revised, and possibly received editorial feedback. But before you query agents, hire a copyeditor, or self-publish, there’s one more essential step:

Let readers experience the book.

The Beta Reader Feedback service offers a professional, reader-level response to your story — the kind of feedback real readers will never put into a review, but every author wishes they could hear before launch.

Who This Is For

  • You’ve revised your manuscript at least once and want reader-level feedback before querying or publishing

  • You’re unsure how your story feels from the outside — is it engaging, emotional, clear?

  • You want a reaction-based lens rather than a craft-based editorial critique

  • You’ve been asking: “Does this even land the way I think it does?”

What I Review

Ongoing Engagement: Does the beginning hook attention quickly and clearly?

Character Connection: Are the characters likable, believable, and emotionally engaging?

Plot & Pacing: Does the story hold attention? Are there parts that drag or feel confusing?

World & Clarity: Are the world, rules, and stakes easy to follow for a new reader?

Emotional Impact: What moments hit hard — and which fall flat?

Reader Expectations: Does it feel like the story pays off in the end? Are there loose threads?

What You Get

  • A 2 – 4 page Beta Feedback Report, covering:

    • First impressions and overall story impact

    • Honest, subjective reader reactions — both emotional and practical

    • Notes on pacing, character likability, world clarity, and more

    • Final thoughts: “Would I keep reading?” and “Would I recommend this?”

  • Optional add-ons:

    • 30-minute feedback call

    • Inline margin comments on selected pages

What to Submit

  1. Your complete manuscript (preferred: 50K–100K words)

  2. Optional: short note about your target audience or areas of concern

  3. Optional: author questionnaire with 3–5 specific questions you'd like answered

Turnaround

4 - 6 weeks from the date materials are received.

Pricing

$199 - $399, depending on submission length and complexity. You’ll select your tier when booking.

How to Book

  1. Click the “Book My Beta Read” button below

  2. Choose your word count + add-ons

  3. Upload your manuscript and optional notes

  4. Receive your reader report within 2 weeks