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Thanks so much to Cielo for her detailed and insightful critique. Her recommended tweaks will definitely be implemented to tighten up the plot in my spec fiction. She also gave me a nice confidence boost and I'm excited about the next step in the journey.
Cielo gave me an excellent, detailed critique of my first chapter. She commented on things I did well, which was nice to hear after a few major edits of it, so I am going in the right direction! Her suggestions for changes in the chapter were great ideas and I believe would help me to create a better hook for the readers. I will definitely be taking her suggestion for edits!
I hired Cielo to read my entire 93,000 word manuscript. She did an excellent job. The advice and feedback she gave gives the impression she's an older seasoned veteran of writing. For the price too, I felt it was a steal. I recommend hiring her now before her prices go up.
Cielo gave me detailed feedback on a 65-page/16k-word Sci-Fi short story, with inline comments that helpfully identified what stuck out to her as she read. I really appreciated that the feedback was a mix of things she enjoyed and things to improve--this way I know where I'm going in the right direction as well as where I can improve. The feedback overall was comprehensive and specific, and I definitely feel I got my money's worth. Thanks, Cielo!
Cielo was a great beta reader for the first few chapters of my supernatural/magic realism novel! Her notes were super helpful, and I appreciated the level of detail and thought she put into them. I'd highly recommend her to any other author!
I can highly recommend Cielo! Her feedback was very detailed and she pointed out all the issues she had with my story, but was still very encouraging. I loved reading her feedback and I'll definitely work with her again :D
Cielo just finished beta reading book 1 of a two-book story, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. She was professional, telling me what she thought was good as well as what she felt needed improvement. Her suggestions really made me consider doing things differently, and I have to say she was one of the very best beta reading experiences I have had. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an honest opinion from another set of eyes. I will definitely use her again for book 2 and any other books I have. Thank you very much, Cielo. You are awesome!
Like all these other commenters, I also had an incredible experience working with Cielo. Her feedback is not just detailed, it also demonstrates she has a deep understanding of good storytelling. Of all the beta readers and critique work I've had done on my manuscript, hers was by far the best.Hire her! You won't regret it!
Cielo just finished beta reading my second dinosaur book, and I have to say she did an excellent job, like she did with the first. She let me know what she thought of the flow, character development, their interactions with each other, any plot holes, etc; just everything that we authors need to know to improve and strengthen our stories. She told me to give her until May 15 to finish it; she got it back to me two weeks early!She is exactly who you need to read your book if you are serious about putting the best version of your story on the market for people to read. There are three things you need when writing: A good imagination, a great story, and Cielo.
As Amanda said, hire Cielo, because you won't regret it, and your story will be vastly improved. I cannot wait to hire her for any other book I write.
Thank you again, Cielo! YOU ROCK! :) :) :)
Cielo beta read my contemporary romance, and she delivered. Her feedback was comprehensively detailed where she understood the plot, character development, and motivations. So when there were improvements/suggestions needed, she did it in a way that worked for the characters and plot. Throughout all of the feedback, she remained positive and highlighted the good parts of the book. She had a deep understanding of the story which is crucial. I’ll definitely be utilizing her services for my future manuscripts.
I hired 4 Beta readers for my novel. Of the 4, Cielo was the best, with a thorough breakdown of the pages themselves, and an in-depth analysis of the good and the bad. Thank you for your help, Cielo!
I used Cielo twice for the same novel--one right after the other. What you get with Cielo is an excellent, well thought out report and inline comments that look at the story from every angle. There was an element to my story I knew was lacking and she touched on it several times through the first beta read as well as countless other issues and comments. I had her go back a second time to focus on that one element and what I was given was a very detailed and specific beta read report that was exactly what I was looking for. You cannot go wrong with Cielo. She's well worth the money.
I encourage authors to engage Cielo for beta reading and manuscript evaluation. I’ve worked with many helpful Beta’s, however I found Cielo’s insights into character motivation and depth extremely helpful as I continue to work through the final stages of my story. She gave a very detailed and useful reader report that I’ve been using a roadmap for changes.She was prompt and delivered ahead of schedule. I will be working with Cielo on future projects!
Thank you again!
Scott Ousdahl
I appreciate the insight Cielo provided as a beta-reader for my manuscripts. She highlighted the nuances of Latin American culture that as an outsider I missed. She was helpful during the beta-reading process by asking me questions to guide her understanding. Not only this, but the report she provided after the reading was thorough and clear.
Cielo Bellerose was absolutely amazing and detailed! She gave me some great tips and feedback on my character development, feelings, and motives, and encouraged what I had written while showing me where things can be added and changed.
She showed me the importance of 'grounding' information to readers since the book she beta read was a sequel in a series. As a result, she helped me see where Book 2 needed to be grounded to read as a standalone by itself. She also explained to me the certain rough parts where I 'panned out' with POV and lost the characters' inner experiences as compared to parts where I had written in close character-to-reader distance.
She had so many great suggestions about making characters real and deep, and the 'worldbuilding magic rules' that were not as shown and present in this book as in Book 1, reminding me that I need to inform readers about them to lessen confusion, as well as details that should be added to show culture and historical accuracy in a fantasy book.
I definitely recommend Cielo as a reader. She was prompt and very detailed in her analysis, and I look forward to working with her again on a future book!
Julianne
Cielo, your feedback was very helpful! It has helped clarify many parts of my story. Your write-up was detailed and fair. Thank you so much!
WOW! 😱I hired Cielo to beta read my novel, “Laviro and the Fate of the Universe!”
Her report was so thorough! Out of the seventeen betas I've had this round and the almost thirty in all, she’s by far one of the best!! ❤️ (And believe me! I have tons of experience with good and bad betas!!)
You better believe she’s on my rehire list for book two!! 🥳
She touched on a lot of scenes and elements other betas didn't mention! Fantastic! Cielo has such a keen eye and unique views! She filled in the gaps and had suggestions where other betas didn’t!!
Cielo went into so much detail with every suggestion! I appreciate it so much!! Her beta report was so comprehensive, I couldn’t come up with a single question! 🤣
I know her report is going to be a big help during my last revision!
Cielo, I can't thank you enough for your sincerity, kind words, and constructive criticism!
Thanks again for helping make “Laviro and the Fate of the Universe” the best it can be!
🥺❤️
❤️ Nicole
I've never hired someone to be a beta reader, so I wasn't sure what to expect when I asked Cielo Bellarose to beta read my novel, "Luck & Vengeance" however, it's safe to say, I was entirely impressed and satisfied with the feedback she gave me. Cielo was honest with her feedback, but also respectful and clear with what she was trying to say. At no point did I feel discouraged from wanting to write, which was something I was worried might happen from getting feedback. Instead, I felt even more excited to continue my work, and can truthfully say I've read over her response multiple times.
Cielo was also perfect on timing, as she gave feedback on the date she had said she would, and she was friendly and easy to communicate with as well. I would recommend her immediately to anyone searching for a beta reader-I've already mentioned her to a friend of mine.
Cielo, thank you for reviewing my book, I know it was rather lengthy, so I appreciate your time and the detailed response you gave back to me. Without a doubt I will be contacting you if I ever complete another piece of work.
Thank you!
-Keelyann
Hi Cielo,I am impressed by your wonderful reviews. I have cozy mystery manuscript almost ready. It is at 41,000 words.
Do you do cozys?
Thanks Prafulla
Prafulla wrote: "Hi Cielo,I am impressed by your wonderful reviews. I have cozy mystery manuscript almost ready. It is at 41,000 words.
Do you do cozys?
Thanks Prafulla"
Hi Prafulla,
Yes, I do! Feel free to email me at cielobellerose@gmail.com so we can discuss it further :)
I needed someone to check my new novel’s Spanish words/phrases, but I got much more than that. Cielo’s Spanish comments were right on, but the bonus was her in-depth, multi-page “report” with her Beta Reader Feedback. It was extremely valuable and well worth her reasonable fee.— Harald Johnson, Suspense Thriller Novel
Cielo was absolutely amazing and I'm looking forward to working with her again. The feedback she provided was very detailed and informative. Not only did Cielo point out the parts of my book that needed work, but she also explained why, and provided suggestions, which I found incredibly helpful. And she did it in a kind and polite way and I can't thank her enough for that. Cielo's feedback was very encouraging and motivating, and I'm excited to do another round of edits. She is the best beta-reader I've ever worked with!
Cielo was GREAT! Last week I received my report from Cielo on my first novel, The Angel, and it was comprehensive, supportive, and it pointed out some really good ways to make my book better--ways I hadn't heard from other beta-readers. In particular, Cielo suggested I make one of my characters stronger throughout the book, to really show how he was changed by the journey, and I'm surprised I didn't see it earlier. (Cielo, I can and will make Toby a more well-rounded character!)In addition, Cielo really resonated with the message I was trying to give readers, and she also zeroed in on areas where I could strengthen engagement with them, quicken the pace (always a good thing), and improve the emotional impact of my book.
Cielo, I will definitely use you again (I'll have my next book ready for you in the fall of 2024--once I've published The Angel), and I highly recommend anyone considering working with her to book her. You won't be disappointed!
Thanks again, Cielo and Merry Christmas!!
Hi Cielo!Just a shout out for you: If anyone is looking for a quality beta reader, Cielo rocks! She did a thorough and insightful read and report on my novel. Highly recommended!
Michael Zajaczkowski
Michael wrote: "Hi Cielo!Just a shout out for you: If anyone is looking for a quality beta reader, Cielo rocks! She did a thorough and insightful read and report on my novel. Highly recommended!
Michael Zajaczk..." Thank you so much Michael!
Many thanks for the beta read of my new project! Your comments were very useful and will be invaluable as I launch into a revision.
I can recommend Cielo's beta reading services. The results she provided me were insightful and greatly improved my manuscript. She did a deep dive and picked up on nuances, I hope a reader might discern. Her suggestions made the story pop in ways I would not have thought of. And she pointed out structural changes that improved its' readability. Cielo is a thoughtful, responsive, and talented beta reader. You will benefit from using her services.
I found Cielo through this page and cannot recommend her enough! She read my story thoroughly and provided a detailed report on how to make my story more in-depth in some areas. I appreciate the point of view of someone not in my head where the scenes live! It's hard to convey those scenes to paper, and her suggestions were well thought out and kindly given. I could tell she actually read (and she said she enjoyed!) my story. Thank you, Cielo! I will definitely use you again if I complete any future projects!
When I began my search for paid beta readers, I admit I was a little hesitant at first. I found Cielo through a post here on Goodreads and after all the feedback she gave me once she finished my novel, I couldn't have asked for a better beta reader. She gave thorough insight on every chapter, voicing what she thought worked as well as suggesting places which may need more attention or changed. I highly recommend her as a beta reader and cannot wait to revise my latest draft with these new ideas.
Cielo Bellerose was an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only was she quick to respond to my inquiry, but she was also efficient in her work. Her feedback was both precise and thorough, and I appreciated that she was willing to answer additional questions as well. Additionally, her demeanor was pleasant and made her super easy to work with. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again.
Cielo gave me great feedback for 2 separate stories (one years ago, one recently.) I feel more confident in the quality of mu story after taking her advice into consideration. I would work with her again.
I am a return customer for Cielo. I sought her out after she Beta read my last book. Her input is so valuable, I did not want to publish without her. Her results are thorough and insightful. Her feedback helped me know that my book was affecting the reader as I hope it would and gave me sound and in-depth advice on how to improve it. I highly recommend Cielo as a Beta and ARC reader. You will benefit greatly from her input!
I had the pleasure of working with Cielo as a beta reader for my novel, HomeAdrift, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Her feedback was thorough, insightful, and incredibly well-structured, providing both detailed in-line comments and a comprehensive overall report. She has a great eye for spotting areas where the narrative could be clarified or improved, while also highlighting the strengths of the story in a way that motivates and inspires.I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a beta reader who genuinely cares about helping authors strengthen their work.
Strong recommendation of Cielo from an experienced published writer.Her feedback felt honest and balanced and was presented in an easily understood format. She told me what worked for her as a reader and what didn't. Where she got it and where she felt lost. She gave me a good rundown on the characters, too. By balanced, I mean she wasn't afraid to be enthusiastic about some things & bluntly critical about others. It's nice to see unfiltered responses like, "I couldn't put this part down," AND "I was totally lost for these seven chapters!" This is something a surprising number of people don't provide.
Here's the best part: I felt she approached it as an average reader rather than an editor. Cielo probably is not my target audience, but so much the better. I especially wanted to see feedback from this kind of reader. (Still looking for the Gen X male beta reader of speculative military fiction heh.)
There also wasn't the oft-seen "in this chapter such-and-such was well done, but you might want to consider adding these 20 things and also making it shorter" that smells like AI. My novel will be better for her conscientious and honest work, and I highly recommend her. (By the way, this is a complex, heavily thematic story, not really a genre novel.)
Cielo's feedback was fantastic. I felt as though I really got the exact sense of what she thought and wanted as the reader from my book and characters, both in real time via her in-line comments and her reader report. Her report was really detailed. She explored the characters, the plotlines, moments of uncertainty and moments she loved, and she went further into specific chapters that had her in suspense but also in instances of confusion. And that is what I wanted. I didn't want someone who would sugarcoat everything and tell me it looks great. I wanted critiques and compliments with substance and that is what I got. Many things I will be taking to help better my novel, all thanks to her amazing work. I'm really glad I stumbled upon her page and had her as one of the very few and first people to read my story. I couldn't have done it without her. Thanks Cielo, truly.
Cielo gave me honest feedback on my middle grade novel, Team Anna. She included a detailed report and in line comments as promised and gave me insight on where I needed to expand, what was too wordy or confusing, etc. While it's incredibly vulnerable to share you writing with someone else, honest feedback is important and Cielo delivered it with kindness.
Thank you Cielo for your detailed critique!If you are looking for a beta reader, use Cielo. She has a critical eye and is responsive and thoughtful.
Cielo was an absolute pleasure to work with. She delivered an incredibly insightful, comprehensive and constructive beta read of my mystery The Day Of, and she was so encouraging on the good stuff in my novel and very constructive on the stuff that needed reworking. I highly recommend her as a talented beta reader with integrity and thoughtfulness. David Callan
I had Cielo beta read the first 30,000 words of my WIP political fantasy novel, Beneath the Arc of the Sun. She was great to work with, very communicative, and the feedback was thorough, thoughtful, and honest. She provided post-chapter reactions every 2-3 chapters and a brief overall review. I went to four beta-readers, and her review was definitely the most balanced, which made it the most valuable. While some only offered praise and just a few minor nitpicks, Cielo gave an honest reaction to sections of the novel that began to drag and her feelings toward the characters, which made me trust her opinions even more when she praised other parts and identified its strongest selling points (which was very much appreciated). I would highly recommend her services and would definitely work with her again.
Cielo recently beta read my 139,000 word low fantasy novel "The Forgotten", which is no small feat considering its size. The report I got back was beyond incredible. It was extremely thorough, covering each chapter and providing her thoughts on the characters, plot and pacing. This is exactly what I hoped for, because it allows me to isolate which sections of my novel I need to focus and improve upon, and which sections are the best written and to leave unchanged.Her praise was sincere and her critique was equally so. With this, I can hopefully improve my novel in many ways that I didn't even consider (the ending, for example!)
She then answered all of my questions after she'd completed the beta thoroughly. (Even though, I realised, some of my questions had already been answered in the report on a second read!)
Honestly, I don't think anything I could write would credit her enough. She has been my first professional beta reader, but I can already tell she's set a very high bar to beat for others in the future. Hire Cielo, you'd be absolutely silly not to.
Thank you, Cielo, for proofreading my novel. Even if I only paid for proofreading, Cielo gave me plenty of advice on my story overall, and I will take her suggestions into great consideration.Her review was very detailed, and she was able to spot a lot of the things I needed to check.
Thanks again for your help!
This is the first time I ever engaged with a Beta-Reader for my novel, Salt.I really did not know what to expect and apparently I have great luck as Cielo blew my mind with her report. I truly did not expect such a detailed report and honest feedback. Of course, for all of us, this is a vulnerable position: putting our work out there to a complete stranger. Yes, practically, we hope constructive criticism will make our manuscript better and stronger. And yes, we hope deep down, emotionally, our work will resonate and be well received. In this case, it was both. And because I experimented with format and jumping from one timeline to another, I was fearful that the manuscript would confuse, but Cielo tracked beautifully and even suggested I add an author's note in the beginning explaining the formatting for future readers, which I have done.
The care that went into an 11-page report, breaking down each chapter of the novel, really exceeded my expectations. The in-line feedback on the actual manuscript had me re-think and edit based on her notations and comment in addition to her report, both of which were delivered in a timely, concise, and professional manner.
It was a true pleasure to work with Cielo and to spend time with the feedback she clearly spent a great deal of time crafting. I look forward to working with her again and hope that other authors will engage with her on their manuscripts. I am so glad I followed my gut, took a chance, and worked with Cielo. She was an unexpected delight and one I feel I like I can say is now in my creative tribe. - Michael
Cielo Bellerose recently read the first 10 chapters of my 21-chapter literary-erotic novel and submitted a report on them. To reassure future customers, I would like to confirm that she is real and doesn't use AI at all - with her, you get an actual human reader and genuine, thoughtful, human responses from someone who clearly loves a good story.In addition, I would like to compliment her on taking the trouble to grapple with a dense and sometimes chaotic manuscript, offering useful pointers to what might be most confusing or difficult for the reader, in a totally non-judgmental manner, despite my characters being, let's say, somewhat difficult for most people to relate to. She did a good, conscientious job and I will certainly use her services when I've had the time to write something more mainstream. A solid, conscientious, professional review delivered within the agreed turnaround time. You can't say fairer than that.
Cielo read an early beta manuscript of my novella, and responded with thoughtful feedback—both technical and aesthetic. Her line comments were very valuable: what worked, what didn't, what made her laugh and where she got lost. Cielo's responses were (and are) very valuable to me, and very helpful! Her attention to detail meant very actionable and quality feedback for me. 100% will ask her for additional reads!
Cielo was exactly what I needed in a beta reader! She provided honest, insightful feedback on my manuscript, paying close attention to detail to ensure consistency throughout the story and offering thoughtful notes on character development. She also went above and beyond by delivering a thorough, detailed report of her impressions after reading. I will absolutely be working with her again on future books!
Hello everyone! Thank you to all those amazing authors who have trusted my services so far.Availability: Currently, I have availability for returning dates in September.
Background: I have four and a half years of experience working as a beta reader, I’ve worked with 300+ clients so far across a wide variety of genres.
I'm offering:
✅ Thorough detailed report (three parts, 8 to 18 pages) addressing plot and character development, narration and writing style, plot holes and inconsistencies, pacing, worldbuilding and more.
✅ Inline comments with my reactions to crucial moments in the story and specific suggestions.
✅ The option to answer up to 20 questions you may have on your story.
For further information on my work and testimonials of past clients, you can visit my page at: https://bellerosereads.wordpress.com/...
If you wish to work with me, feel free to contact me at cielobellerose@gmail.com and I'll reach back as soon as possible!
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✔ Status: Currently accepting clients for returning dates in August and September.
✒ What to expect:
✨In-depth, critical analysis regarding plot, character development, sentence structure, pacing, narration & writing style (8-18 pages).
✨ Minor correction of typos on the manuscript through in-line comments on the manuscript.
✨ Scene and dialogue reactions through in-line comments on the manuscript.
My favorite genres include Fantasy, Contemporary and Romance, but I can beta read almost any genre, including all age groups (Middle Grade to Adult)
✒Pricing
I'm charging 0.001$ per words, that is 1$/1000 words. Payment is done through PayPal before I begin reading the manuscript. If you're unemployed or on a tight budget, we can discuss a more flexible fee or payment method.
✒Want to work with me?
For further information on my work and testimonials of past clients, you can visit my page at: https://bellerosereads.wordpress.com/...
To book my beta reading services or discussing any questions you may have, you can contact me at cielobellerose@gmail.com.
If you want a sample of my work, I can beta read the first chapter of your book free of charge.
✨ Looking forward to working together!