You know the journey of bringing a story to life: the inspiration, first draft, revisions, and moments of doubt. You also understand the value of getting feedback that is both insightful and honest on your work.

As a fiction writer who has had my own work critiqued in workshops and online, I’m familiar with this process and its accompanying emotions.

When beta reading your work, my focus areas include:

Story Evaluation
I appreciate the intricacies of crafting a compelling story, from plot development, to pacing, character arcs, and world-building. I’ll assess these elements in your story to help you create an engaging narrative.

Consistency Checks
Inconsistencies can disrupt your book and potentially confuse readers. Whether it’s fluctuating character traits, unresolved plot threads, or contradictory setting details, I’ll spot these instances and suggest solutions to maintain your story’s flow.

Feedback on Coherence
If there are areas in your work that could benefit from increased clarity or more coherent presentation, I’ll point these out. As writers, we sometimes know our story so well that we forget the reader might not understand what seems obvious to us.

Readability Assessment
I’ll evaluate the overall readability of your work, offering suggestions to improve sentence structures and passages to enhance the reading experience.

I don’t stop at simply providing you with a list of corrections and suggestions. I’ll share how your story resonated with me, providing you with an honest reaction that could be akin to a future reader’s response.

Embracing constructive criticism is an important part of every writer’s journey, and I take pride in giving feedback that’s both encouraging and informative. I’ve been in your shoes, and it’s my goal to give you the same level of thoughtful, respectful feedback I would want for my own writing. Your story matters and, together, we can take it to the next level.