"we are all pieces of what we remember"
- City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
BETA READING SERVICES
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This page is for authors looking for a beta reader.
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I Beta Read almost all genres in fiction with a focus on Science Fiction and Fantasy.​
You can check my GOODREADS to have a better grasp on books I enjoy.​
I am generally flexible and always open to negotiations/questions/inquiries!
This page is for transparency purposes.
- BETA READING PROJECTS TRACKER AND WAITLIST -
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Email: themoonwholistens@gmail.com
â–¹ contact me here to to request for a beta read or to be put on the waitlist
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➪ Things To Know
â–¹ I have been in the community for 10+ years and also an ARC reviewer and bookstagrammer.
â–¹ I can be brutally honest
â–¹ I am in the target audience of both Young Adult and New Adult
â–¹ My Beta Reads include:
(1) real-time reactions and comments on the manuscript
(2) Including chapter overview
â–¹ I add comments whenever I think they are necessary, includes: my real-time reactions to plot, dialogue, descriptions, writing style, characters, and anything else you want me to look out for.
â–¹ I accept manuscripts/works preferably in google docs format
â–¹ General points that I focus on (unless you say that you only want me to focus on certain aspects):
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Readability: does the story drag? Are there info-dumps anywhere? Cliche or cringey?
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Flow: Do scenes flow smoothly and logically? Downtime between intense scenes?
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World-Building: Can I see every action scene while reading? Does it suck me in?
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Dialogue: Does it sound realistic for the characters? Can I imagine them while talking?
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Characters: Is there a development? Did it focus on the main characters? Are actions logical and realistic? Characters I hate and love, and why. Is there diversity?
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Extras: Were words and actions overused?
â–¹ I am fairly more specific and on the lookout for things that I like and don't work for me when beta reading.
â–¹ As a Beta Reader, I focus on how the text is received in general.
â–¹ I DO NOT focus on grammar or spelling mistakes. BUT, I will tell you if something translates weirdly to me as a reader.
â–¹ Please understand that I can only accept a few betas at a time and I prefer to only focus on 1-2 at a time so that I can give the best feedback. There might be times when you might need to wait for some time for me to get started on your request.
â–¹ I try to do my best, as well as to be as quick and as efficient as possible but I am also a post grad student.
â–¹ For copyright purposes, I DO NOT share manuscripts sent to me without the author's permission.
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➪ RATES
â–¹ 1 USD per 1k words w/ a minimum of 15 USD (flexible for BIPOC authors) and payable through Paypal
▹ Contact me at themoonwholistens@gmail.com​​​​​​​
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➪ Things To Let Me Know
▹ What is your goal with this version of your work?​​
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(Do you want me to look for something specific like plot holes, character inconsistencies, overarching themes? Or just a general beta read with the points I listed above?)
â–¹ Technicalities:
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Genre/s of the book
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Number of words and whether it is a part or whole of your work (i.e. 15k words, first 5 chapters)
â–¹ Expected turnover time
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**this portion is subject to change at any time
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BETA READ EXAMPLE
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the file below is the separate document done for a 5-chapter, 9k word manuscript
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chapter overviews would also be included in this document but here it only shows my overall thoughts for example's sake, *real-time reactions are on the manuscript itself and no example can be given as it would mean sharing the authors' work.