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I'll be honest and say I only hired this wonderful beta reader to only answer some questions versus in-line comments and more feedback, so I'm only giving my perspective for not so much detailed feedback. That is what I requested though, and I can honestly say I appreciate and respect the fact she accepted my request to just read the story to see if she enjoyed it only and answer twelve questions, instead of trying to persuade me to add more to my order. (or ignore my request entirely.) She also read my very long email detailing my story. It made me feel like she respected me and my goals and vision versus trying to take over my story, which I have had happen before.
I think she did an amazing job. She was extremely polite in emails, got back my almost 165,000 novel in a week, and answered my questions fully instead of one word answers. I would hire her for in-line comments and more detail for my next book since I now trust her to work with me instead of over me or against me. She also was very honest, yet not rude, in her answers to my questions. It was really refreshing.
What I loved the most is her open mind. My story structure is very different, as well as my themes and content, so it was very nice to see she was hesitant but still went into the story and adapted to everything. She read with an open mind and let herself get lost in the story instead of trying to fix everything or change stuff, which from someone from a marginalized background where that happens a lot, means so much. It really means a lot to see the hesitation fade away and an open mind develop as a beta reader reads my novel. It makes me feel like I can finally embrace my culture and inspire others to as well. I thank Ms. Willow so much for that.
I'm very picky with what beta readers I recommend to hire, because I truly want my fellows authors to get good value and work with great beta readers. I recommend Ms. Willow and will be working with her on my next book. I feel I can trust her to help me with my vision and she works hard to make sure she tailors her feedback to your requests. She's so polite and her prices are fair! I enjoyed my time with her.
In need of insight and a different perspective on your manuscript?I'm Ms Willow, and I'm at your service.
As a person with strong undying appetite for books, I embrace both the indie and the mainstream – delving into your tale with the enthusiasm and anticipation needed to skyrocket your confidence on the manuscript you've worked so hard on. Working with me not only means the fundamentals of your story will be detected, your phantasms will be understood as well whilst letting you preview your own story in a different light.
I welcome genres of various kinds and their subgenres too, with an exception of erotica and horror.
My rates are very affordable at $0.0013 per word.
Willow's humble dedication to you still remains:
- personalized attention and care for your manuscript
- timely and well detailed feedback (within 2 weeks)
- open and friendly communication to ensure a flow of understanding.
Contact me via email - www.duchessri@gmail.com - to start on the path to refined publication.
Hello to all the wonderful, hardworking authors out there! Welcome to September!My beta reading services are still very much available to any and all who are in need of it. Remember, I will only place a keen eye out for spelling, grammar, and punctuation when requested for. Otherwise, I will simply give you a fresh and brand new perspective on your characters, the pacing and plot of your story, consistency of its themes, answer any questions you might have for me concerning the overall story, and I even have a good eye for intelligent symbolism. I am open-minded to accepting all genres with an exception of horror and erotica.
My email is open for communication 24/7 – www.duchessri@gmail.com
My payment rates are $0.0013 per word (I accept PayPal)
I have just five slots open for the month of September and am already thrilled beyond doubt about seeing those wonderful stories. Let them pour in!
It's Ms Willow again, dear authors!I've come to remind you that my beta reading services are still available. To point them out though;
• I provide revision i.e spelling checks, grammatical errors, suggestions for change(s) to the plot, etc on the manuscript. (Only on your request.)
• I give in-line comments on the story as I read.
• I will preview the manuscript i.e give you my honest thoughts on certain elements that you suspect may be weak or wanting, or a general review on the interest rating of the story.
• Any and all related questions you may have for me will be answered in detail.
• Short or unfinished WIPs are not excluded. All is welcome here.
• Quick turnaround time (if there are any complications to this, you will be informed beforehand).
So, that's it, dear authors. I wish to add that not only do I read to review, I read for fun too, so you are sure to find your manuscript's number one fan in me.
I await your emails - www.duchessri@gmail.com - to begin our collaboration on your awesome stories.
My rates are $0.0013 per word. I have limited slots left for the month. Hurry up and cash in.
It's the month of October. Hello, and happy new month, authors.Because it's a special month for authors in the horror genre, I will be accepting horror and paranormal manuscripts - with a discount, of course. So, please bring in those spook-tastic tales as this offer is valid for this month alone.
As for the rest, I am still very much available to read your equally amazing tales whether it be fantasy (high and low), adventure, science fiction, nonfiction, romance (dark, medieval, fluffy), mystery and thriller, historical and literary fiction, young adult, and every subgenre out there. I am also open to reading new works in a combination of genres so as to broaden my knowledge of books, so please do not hesitate to reach me via email - www.duchessri@gmail.com - to discuss your unique genre.
My usual rates are $0.0013 per word. (Discounted rates for horror and paranormal)
My services to your manuscript include in-line commentary, spelling, grammar and punctuation checks (given on request), my thoughts on the plot, pacing, story structure, setting, theme, morals (if any), character growth and development through the story, world building, villain arc, hero arc, emotional weight of the story, and or general reviews of the story's interest rate (this is just my opinion on how other readers may view the story).
Remember, I also accept short stories and unfinished works in progress. My turnaround time is within a week or two, depending on the story length. If you have questions concerning your story that you need answered, I will do that in detail and with all honesty.
I really looking forward to working with you and your brilliant manuscripts. Thank you.
Don't let October run out before you cash in on my "Halloween Special", as I like to call it. I will be accepting all paranormal and horror stories whether finished or unfinished - with a juicy discount attached.Let's get in touch through email - www.duchessri@gmail.com - and discuss your vision.
Meanwhile, other genres are still accepted. Only five slots are open for this month.
Ms Willow is at your service.
Hey, there!Need a literary sidekick to scour your writing? A way to jazz up your manuscript? Look no further!
Willow is your wingman and has got you covered.
My beta reading services will not only bring your stories to life, but sprinkle creativity into them in a way that would blow your mind (that is, if you ask me to. I move around with creative fairy dust explosives in my pocket)
Reach me via email - www.duchessri@gmail.com - and let's furnish your tale together.
I'm excited in advance. Ciao!
For those of you in need of a sharp and straightforward reader, I recommend hiring Ms Willow. Here's why.
First, she's the fastest responder, replying to my email in not less than ten minutes after I sent it.
Secondly, she's brutally honest in the most polite way possible. She says things as they are in a very respectful tone. At first, I thought she was being too nitpicky because she had a sharp eye for mistakes (I requested typographical checks), but she easily proved she was good at what she does. Her review was clean and precise, well formatted and written in a honest tone. I was intrigued by the fact that she had such vast knowledge about the topics in my story and even commented things that I didn't even know about (mind you, she only does this if you request it).
The one thing I absolutely like about Ms Willow is how she easily connected the subtlest of elements in my story. She does an adorable thing where she calls certain pieces of foreshadowing "easter eggs" and points them out again in the future. She gave me a thorough rundown of her thoughts on my manuscript, the plot, characters, climax, and was fangirling the whole time about my main characters. I appreciate how she took the time to study the background history of my fictional world and gave me a summary of her understanding of it. Out of the few beta readers I've worked with in the past, she's the first one to have been so attentive, and I am very grateful for that. It encouraged me that my creativity could be so recognized and my efforts to make a difference was worth it.
Another thing I must point out is that Ms Willow reads with an open mind. She's not judgemental neither is she critical (she can be on your request). She accepted my vision even though it was new, adapted to it and finally understood it enough to appreciate it. I am in awe of her open mind.
Please, if anyone is in need of a beta reader to dutifully analyse your story from a fresh and completely frank perspective, I recommend you hire Ms Willow. Her prices are surprisingly cheap for such high quality services she provides.
I say a genuine thank you to Ms Willow for her dedication toward making me see the beauty, faults, and uniqueness in my hard work.
I'm starting to think nobody misses me. :(If there's one thing I don't mind getting snatched here, it's my services. Feel free to snatch it, book it, call dibs; however you feel is a much quicker way to claim ownership - please, do that, dear authors because I honestly miss you guys. I don't know if I should be saying this, but I do. I miss your awesome stories.
Send an email now and satiate this poor reader's bloodthirst. . . uhh, I meant bookthirst!
My rates are still at $0.0013 per word, but here is a forewarning that by December, it'll go up up!
Book me via — www.duchessri@gmail.com.
All stories are welcome!
Hey, y'all. I'm still active on here and accepting the following genres for December – high fantasy, paranormal, short story, Christian fiction, comedy, romance, and adventure.
New payment rates now depend on total word count of your work and will be made known via email – www.duchessri@gmail.com
Remember, they are negotiable.
Have a good week, y'all, and stay blessed!
Ms. Willow is the first beta reader I have ever worked with. I was honestly a little unsure of what to expect and as anyone who has ever written anything and given it to someone to review can tell you, I was more than a little anxious. I felt vulnerable and kind of silly-- but within a couple of days, Ms. Willow had gotten back to me, READ MY MANUSCRIPT and given me several pages of feedback. It was such a great experience. I am working on a sequel to this novel and already know I will be asking her to read that one for me as well.
Thank you, Ms. Willow!
Thank you, Ms. Willow!
Let's do a little thing where you bring in your great manuscript, I read, fangirl, and never move on from the plot emotionally.Send an email now!
Ms Willow is such a great and underrated beta reader. She makes you love the book you write, makes you feel like like you shouldn’t give up on your dreams. She’s such an encouraging and honest beta reader that gives you everything you need in a beta reader. She’s the second beta reader I reached out to and she made my manuscript glow! She pinpointed things that I would have never noticed, and very enthusiastic. It feels like you’re talking to a friend when working with her. She keeps to deadlines, she honest, encouraging, a good critic and gives you exactly what she says she’ll give you.
Wishing everyone here a wonderful year and welcome to 2025!The Beta Workshop is still open to you all. I am more than excited to work with new genres as well as old ones. Don't hesitate to send an email – www.duchessri@gmail.com – and I'm only a few minutes away from responding.
My rates are as affordable as ever and upfront payments are allowed.
Happy new month, too!!
Ms. Willow delivered in ways i was not expecting and oh my god am i grateful for her reaching out to me. From her honest word to her attention to detail, her review of my book was an amazing read and an experiance i will cherish. Her reflection to the story and every little detail and how she wrote like she experienced it, helped me tremendesly with understanding how the readers inner monologue could look like. She held nothing back. She skillfully pointed out all the things she liked in a very casual but proffesional way, while also pointing out potential flaws i wouldn't have noticed without her. She also always made sure to keep in contact and was open for questions and feedback. She was easy to talk to and wants nothing more than lift any story to it's true potential.Willow offeres more than just a simple read of your work, she offers a reader that jumpes into the deep ends of your story analyzing every important detail that crosses her eye, and delivers a well thoughtout document of her own thoughts and theories.
To me, a scared little author with a fragile hope for my story, Willow helped me overcome one of my fears by being a good friend throughout this prossess. I truly owe her more than what i paid.
TLDR
Willow is awesome. You're foolish if you don't consider her.
Dear Willow. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much.
Only one slot left for January, folks. Accepting every genre at $0.0013 per word (payments via PayPal)And I have a new email – mswillowbookworld@gmail.com
Let's talk books and how this beta can make yours better!
PS – old email still works, but I prefer contact on the new. Thank you!
Ms wrote: "Only one slot left for January, folks. Accepting every genre at $0.0012 per word (payments via PayPal)And I have a new email – mswillowbookworld@gmail.com
Let's talk books and how this beta can..."
Hi, Ms Willow. I have a two-part adventure novel that I'd like for you to beta read just to answer a few questions I have. The word count was at 142,000, but I clipped out nearly 4000 words and the editing process might require me cutting out a few more. Let me know if you're up for this.
Hi, adventure is right up my alley, so I'd absolutely love to. Send me an email with the blurb to my new email. The other one got congested with numerous work/school stuff.
I recently finished my first young adult romance fantasy and opened sign-ups for beta readers. Ms Willow reached out to me and offered her service. I think it was pure luck that my video found her. I need to add that I am not a native English speaker.She went through my manuscript (100k words) in the blink of an eye (literally 3 days, 2 days faster than promised), provided a detailed report, emotional responses, and highlighted my weaknesses and strengths. Not only did I receive valuable feedback to work on, but I also understood what the reader goes through. I also enjoyed that she matched my energy - I didn't want to get strict, 1000% professional feedback - I wanted to get the ✨ vibes ✨ and she delivered them in such a way, I giggled and clapped on her comments. Don't let that fool you - the report went knees and elbows deep into every other request I had: punctuation, grammar, world-building, pacing and characters, which is why I will definitely come back for her service in the future. The money I paid does not cover the value of the service that was returned. It really set a high standard for my future beta reading requests.
This is the second time I've used Ms Willow as a beta, and it was as much a helpful ride as my first encounter with her. Not only was she thorough in her feedback, she aided me with spelling and grammar checks. This actually goes a long way in taking off the workload on my manuscript and puts me a few steps ahead. In just five days, I received an annotated copy of my manuscript with a flood of hilarious and thoughtful comments, a 15-page review complete with raw emotions, and her overall impression of the story.
I implore authors to please hire this incredible beta, and I want to join those who already used her services before to say that she really charges far less than what her efforts are truly worth. As per author-beta relationship, Ms Willow stayed in contact with me since our first collab and has been the absolute best rant pal (she doesn't just dump you after your first collab – she checks in like a good friend, too).
I very much appreciate Ms Willow for devoting herself to genuinely helping bring the crinkles out of every manuscript she comes in contact with.
Thank you very much, Willow.
It's the month of March! My services are still open! Send a mail and get some helpful reviews in detail. Remember I welcome various genres, so if you have a hybrid story, I'm good with that!
My rates are the same, and I'd be happy to assist with minor edits e.g misspellings, suggestions for word change.
Let's discuss further via email – mswillowbookworld@gmail.com
🌟 Raving Review for My Amazing Beta Reader - Ms. Willow! 🌟When I set the ambitious goal of publishing my book in 2025, I quickly discovered that self-publishing can be quite costly. The expenses associated with editors, beta readers, alpha readers, and formatting were far beyond my current budget.
In search of assistance, I reached out for beta readers, hoping for a miracle. I wished for just one person who could provide valuable feedback while being mindful of my financial constraints. To my delight, a wonderful individual reached out to me via social media!
She is absolutely AMAZING! Not only did she accommodate my budget, but her feedback was nothing short of fantastic. Her comprehensive report was an impressive 25 pages of detailed insights, highlighting plot holes and areas where my wording was repetitive. Her running commentary in the comments of the Google Doc was both insightful and entertaining, leaving me smiling and cackling with joy!
For any fellow authors looking for a beta reader who delivers exceptional feedback, I highly recommend this beautiful soul! She is truly incredible—10/10 would recommend!
Thank you so much, Ms. Willow! You have been so amazingly helpful!!
Beta reading services are still open! This time, I'm throwing in proofreads and edits based on your request. I will keep an eye out for those little errors. A misspelling? A missing punctuation? An overused word or phrase? A repetitive metaphor or expression? I'm your gal!
Send an email – mswillowbookworld@gmail.com
My rates are 0.0013, otherwise I am pliant enough to work with you on the budgets you may propose. I am also open to beta reading different genres, except horror!
Shoot me a message today and let's make your manuscript dazzle!
I cannot recommend Ms Willow enough! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️She found me through TikTok shortly after I started posting about my book. I had just finished my final round of editing, had already submitted to publishers, and I had absolutely 0 idea on what I was doing. She reached out to me and offered her services, and I couldn’t say no.
She is a wonderful, kind person, who was just lovely to work with every step of the way. Reading through her comments after so many rejections just made the entire journey so worth it.
She worked exceptionally quickly, day after day after day, reading and leaving responses. I was quick to read through them every day after work. I would laugh, cry, and jump up in excitement, at the pure reactions she left. Each time I got an email notifying me of new comments, I would get unbelievably excited to get home and go through them.
It’s been an absolutely wonderful journey working with Ms Willow. Knowing now that I don’t need some fancy publisher for my book to reach people and make an impact, I’m no longer so set on caring what publishers think. I’ll definitely be reaching out for her to beta read my later work. If you’re looking for a beta reader, definitely consider Ms Willow. You’d be silly not to! 🩷❤️
10/10 would absolutely recommend!!!Let me just say, this has been a year of nothing but firsts, and we aren't even halfway through it. I finished my first draft of my debut novel in January and have been hard at work ever since. As soon as I put out the call for help, Ms Willow was right there and ready to cheer me on. She's been an absolute inspiration and joy to work with.
The patience! This is my first book and I've had tons of questions and concerns, but all along the way Ms Willow answered every one of them and refused to let me flounder in self doubt. Cheering me on from the sidelines every step of the way.
When people suggest getting a Beta reader because, as the author, you're too close to the work, they aren't wrong! Ms Willow pointed out many useful questions, caught several inconsistencies, and conveyed every emotion she felt as she went through my draft.
In the end, the report she provided collated everything in an organized and easy to understand manner. My main concerns had been about pacing and character development. I can't tell you just how much of a relief it was to get a shining stamp of approval!
The insight she's provided took the weight of doubt and worry off my shoulders, giving me the ability to confidently move forward. She'll be my go-to Beta reader for quite a long time. The value gained grossly outweighs what she asks for in exchange. I consider myself truly blessed to have met her!!
And of course, a very big thank you, Ms Willow!
-Amelia Reign
Ms. Willow was very helpful. I highly recommend. She left inline comments in a very long before at the end. The only thing I could possibly say was she wrote this. Chapter had a lot of limit. The report covered three chapters. Still amazing report. Worth every penny
Hii, you guys!I have slots open for the rest of the month of May, so you can book one now. I accept ongoing/incomplete manuscripts as well as complete ones in whatever stage your draft might be in.
My services still include;
• constructive feedback on characters and character development/arc/relationships, plot, pacing, inconsistencies, readability, world building (if any) and any special requests or questions you may have
• suggestions on scene structures to boost reading flow
• grammar, punctuation, and spelling checks
• constructive criticism upon request
• personalized attention and care for your manuscript (I accept signing NDAs as well)
• timely turnaround
• open and steady communication
My rate is at $0.0013 per word and you can still reach me via email —
mswillowbookworld@gmail.com for more in-depth enquiries on my services and your needs.
Looking forward to a wonderful collaboration with you fiction pioneers!
The month of June is almost over. Don't hesitate to book my beta reading slots, which are gonna open far into July.I await those emails. Let's work together to bring the best out of the best. My rates stay the same and my email is mswillowbookworld@gmail.com
Been a pretty uneventful month. Can someone make July feel different? I need books to read and fangirl over, critic, analyze, get lost in – I need to dig into something.
I read a variety of genres, save for horror, so shoot me a message with your blurb and let's have your book dominate the month.
Emails are open 24/7 (mswillowbookworld@gmail.com) and my rate is still at $0.0013 per word.
New bonus for captivating stories – two free promotion posts on booktok ;)
Still searching for a conversational beta reader that gives you 10/10 feedback complete with a detailed report on your story from start to finish, thoughts on the characters, pacing, plot, readability, suspension, tension, world building and everything in between, ask a million questions, rant, and be completely invested in your story? Stop looking! You found me already.
My services for August are still available, so don't hesitate to reach out with your blurb. I've especially been into fantasy and adventure because that's the mood... my mood for the first half of the month. Now I'm mostly up for being wowed by a great book. I love a good jaw drop, so I will be delighted to read a book well written regardless of genre. No discrimination in the book world!
In addition to beta reading, I now offer line editing and copyediting services (sample available for credibility).
Editing rates – $0.15 per word
Beta reading rate – $0.0013 per word
Send an email – mswillowbookworld@gmail.com – and let's discuss your masterpiece!
Hi, I'm Ms Willow, and I am here to help!
I cover a range of genres that include fantasy, sci-fi, romance, mystery & thriller, historical and literary fiction, and young adult.
I provide constructive feedback on character development, plot, pacing, and consistency, make suggestions where necessary, and provide checks for grammar, punctuation, and spelling (this is strictly only applicable if requested by an author)
In order to help you reach your writing goals, I offer criticism upon request, with an air of support and encouragement.
My payment rates are $0.0013 per word
Willow's humble dedication to you are:
- personalized attention and care for your manuscript
- timely and detailed feedback (typically within 2 weeks)
- open communication to ensure I understand your vision
Let's work together!
Contact me – www.duchessri@gmail.com – to learn more and schedule your beta reading service today!