At its core, a beta read answers one simple question: How does your novel land with a professional reader?
Rather than prescribing structural solutions, this report will highlight where the story creates engagement and confusion, helping you identify areas that may benefit from further exploration.
So if you've just finished your novel, are confident in its structure and characters, and simply want to know how readers will experience your story, then a beta read might be a good fit.
If you’re unsure about your novel and are a first-time author, we recommend starting with a Manuscript Assessment, Mini Edit, or Developmental Edit instead.
$275- $475 USD (depending on novel length)
Over 120,000 words? Fill out this form to get a custom quote.
What you'll receive:
With a beta read, you'll receive a structured reader report covering areas such as:
This service does NOT include:
If your beta report leaves you asking, "Okay... now how do I fix this?", a Story Strategy Session or Developmental Edit is likely your next step.
“Finishing my first novel was exhilarating. Figuring out what to do next? Perplexing. Maybe a little terrifying. There is no roadmap for first-time novelists—at least not one that is particularly easy to follow. I came across Alexa and Luna Imprints Author Services when I was researching possible editing avenues and knew in my bones that she was the editor for me. Alexa is friendly and approachable, incredibly professional and organized, and, by the end of our time working together, she knew my story better than I did. Alexa took all of my rookie-writer oversights and smoothed them out. Her constructive feedback was peppered with lots of praise and many compliments for my characters and plot, and I finished our time working together feeling exhilarated again. Alexa is insightful and experienced, and it is clear that she invests a great deal of time and effort in her writers. Without question, Alexa will be my go-to for any editing services I need in the future.”
Author of That Weekend We Were Millionaires, a middle-grade novel
Pricing is in US dollars and is subject to change. Manuscript length and complexity can lead to additional charges. We will always contact you before proceeding in such cases.
We do not accept manuscripts with a poor mastery of the English language. If you are unsure, please send us the first chapter of your work. Any misrepresentation of the complexity of your novel will lead to your order being cancelled.
Unless otherwise specified on your invoice, turnaround for the majority of our packages is 3-4 weeks. We can accommodate urgent requests, but there will be an additional rush fee. Please contact us in advance.