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.
“I had been unhappy with my initial editor and was a bit wary going forward. But Alexa’s skills as an editor, with both developmental and copy editing, exceeded my expectations. She is thorough and meticulous, but also warm and encouraging, and generous with advice outside of the editing purview. I was so pleased with the result that I hired Alexa to edit my next two books in the series and recommended her to two fellow authors who subsequently hired her as well. I should add that Luna Imprints stays in line with standard rates for editing and proofreading, but provides (in my opinion) superior services, and offers great little perks such as online Zoom meetings to follow up with any questions or clarifications. I greatly appreciate the fact that Alexa is respectful of me as an author, always acknowledging that it is not her book, it is mine, and changes are ultimately up to me. This is not only reassuring, but it also makes it easier to accept the changes and recommendations that I need to make in order to make the book shine, even though I don’t always want to do so. All these facets add up to my recommendation of Alexa Padou as an outstanding editor!”
Author of the The Magic of Miraven epic fantasy series
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.