Beta Reading

Beta Reading

We provide an overarching report that reviews what works and what doesn't in your story, based on the book genre's reader expectations.

Is this service right for you?

If you've just finished your novel and want a professional opinion without a large investment, beta reading could be for you. You'll get an editorial report outlining the strengths/weaknesses of your novel with suggestions for areas of improvement, at a fraction of the cost of an editing package.

This package does not include in-text edits/tracked changes/comments in the manuscript, and it does not replace an edit. If you're a first-time author, we highly recommend a developmental edit instead.

 

Our expertise, cost, and turnaround time

Genres:
fantasy, romance (including paranormal), young adult (romance, dystopian, fantasy), and thrillers
Cost:

$195 for a novella (under 60k)

$349 for a full novel (60k-100k)

A note on pricing: If you choose to do a developmental edit following a beta read with us, the cost of the beta read will be deducted from your developmental edit total.

Over 100,000 words?

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Turnaround:
1 week (might vary depending on novel length)

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What authors say about us

“A partner in the creative process”

“Alexa never fails to deliver insightful and challenging comments through her beta reading. I’ve used her for every book in my Singularverse series, and with each successive volume, her expertise has grown. She’s come into her own as a premier beta reader and partner. Because that’s what LIAS is for authors—a partner in the creative process. She won’t always tell you what you want to hear, but she’ll always tell it like it is. And that is something every author needs!!”

Eldon Farrell

Author of the Singularverse sci-fi/fantasy series, the Descent thriller series, & more

IMPORTANT NOTICES
Pricing

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.

English Proficiency

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.

Turnaround

Unless otherwise specified on your invoice, turnaround for the majority of our packages is 2-3 weeks. We can accommodate urgent requests, but there will be an additional rush fee. Please contact us in advance.