Beta Reader Group discussion

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for 2–3 beta readers for my completed memoir, Monster Inside Him (82,000 words), a true story about surviving emotional abuse, coercive control, and the legal system as a single mother. It’s a raw, emotionally driven narrative about breaking free, protecting my children, and rebuilding after unimaginable betrayal.

Synopsis:
I thought I had married a charming, ambitious man. But behind closed doors, he controlled everything—my body, my voice, even my sense of reality. As the years passed, I became a stranger to myself, sacrificing everything to keep our family intact. When I discovered the truth—that he was not only lying to me but harming our child—I finally walked away. But escaping him didn’t end the abuse. It just changed the battlefield. This is a story about what it means to survive, to fight back, and to find your voice after it’s been stolen.

If you connected with books like A Beautiful, Terrible Thing by Jennifer Waite or Know My Name by Chanel Miller, this story may resonate with you.

Compensation:
• Flat rate: $100
• Split into $50 upfront, $50 upon completion
• Paid via PayPal or Venmo
• A basic NDA + beta reader agreement required before sending the manuscript

Looking for:
• Memoir lovers and trauma-informed readers
• Honest feedback on pacing, tone, emotional impact, and clarity
• Reader reactions—what resonates, what falls flat, what lingers

Content Warning:

This memoir includes themes of emotional abuse, coercive control, child abuse, and sexual assault. These topics are not graphic but are central to the story and may be triggering to some readers.

If you’re interested, please comment or DM me with a bit about yourself, your experience (if any), and your general availability. I’d love to hear from you.

Thank you so much!

Hello Pamela,

My name is Blessing and I offer paid beta reading services. I am so sorry you went through something so daunting, no one deserves to. I once read a memior like yours, it was an eye opener. I would love to read your story and possibly learn from it.

Here's my website: https://bibliobeastreads.wordpress.com/
It has every information about me and my services. Im looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

Hello Pamela,

I’m Esther and I would absolutely love to read this memoir and journey through it. It seems like what will wreck me and I want to go all the way in.

Please reach out to me through my mail- kelkumo111@gmail.com

Thank you!

Hello Pamela,

I've just read the blurb for your manuscript. The concept you've created sounds fascinating, and I'd love to help you refine and enhance your work.

As a beta reader and line editor with a couple years of experience across multiple genres, I can provide a detailed analysis of your manuscript.

I offer:
- Feedback on characters, pacing, plot, tension, and suspense.
- Honest in-line comments and reactions in your manuscript.
- A detailed report summarizing your story’s strengths and areas to improve.
- Typos corrected (if you’re okay with it!).
- Actionable suggestions to enhance your work.
- Ongoing support—I’m always here to answer your questions.

I have a 7-day turnaround. You can view testimonials and detailed service information on my website: https://thebookconn.wordpress.com/

If you're interested, please contact me at ikthebeardman@gmail.com

I'm excited about the possibility of working with you to bring your vision to life.

Best regards,
Ik

Hi,

I’d love to work with you. My email id is menonmamta02@gmail.com


Here is my link with testimonials:


https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
Mamta

Hey Pamela,
Good morning/evening
How are you?
I would love to read your life story.
I just finished beta reading a memoir on stalking. And you can contact my author to get an idea about my work.
I would prefer other discussions via email.

Please check out the terms and testimonials on my website https://digitalcreativepages.com/beta...

If you get the feel we can work together well, the contact form is right there on the page.

Have a great day.
Cheers
Nila

Pamela wrote: "Hi everyone,

I’m looking for 2–3 beta readers for my completed memoir, Monster Inside Him (82,000 words), a true story about surviving emotional abuse, coercive control, and the legal system as a ..."

Hi Pamela,

I'm an editor, and I own Beta Reader Bookings LLC. I personally vet my readers. However, I'd be interested in taking this project myself. I would be approaching it as a reader, not an editor. I work with a lot of memoirs, and I'll link to my bio below.

About the owner: https://bookabetareader.com/about-the...

I'm fine with signing an agreement and NDA. However, I require payment in full before the reading begins, and the cost through my company would be $150. (You can view the appropriate service here: https://bookabetareader.com/book/memo...)

My company is registered in the State of New York, and I bill via the company's PayPal.

If you decide you'd like to work with me, feel free to send an email to admin@bookabetareader.com. I'll link to client testimonials below.

Client testimonials: https://bookabetareader.com/client-te...

Hey Pam!

Just send you a friend request! If you have yet to choose a beta reader, I'd love to be considered.

A short intro, I am Sarah, a fellow writer and literary editor. I have read across multiple genres and women's fiction has my heart in its grasp as it instills anger, tears, and courage in me!

My feedback includes overall plot and development report, in-line commentary and character feedback among several others. Details of my service can be found here https://www.narrativenook.blog/servic... and testimonials directly from authors can be found here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The quoted price is similar to my fee, and I will sign an NDA. If you are interested, send me an email at sarah.narrativenook.gmail.com with your preferred delivery date, and we can work our way from there!

Looking forward to working with you!

Hi Pamela,

I have four years of verifiable experience as a beta reader. My rate is $1 per 1000 words. I’ve signed NDAs for beta reading before, so this won’t be an issue.

My service includes;
✅️ Thorough feedback report addressing elements such as: plot and character development, narration and writing style, plot holes and inconsistencies, dull moments, pacing, etc.
✅️ Inline comments in the manuscript with my reactions and specific suggestions.
✅️ The option to answer up to 20 questions you may have, which you can submit either before or after receiving my feedback, at no extra cost.

Here is my page in which you can check my full info + a list of testimonials: https://bellerosereads.wordpress.com/...

You can contact me via email at: cielobellerose@gmail.com

Thank you! I look forward to working with you.

Kind regards,
Cielo

Hi Pamela,
As a DV trauma survivor myself, I am especially interested in beta reading for you. 

My website, www.wordcraftedits.com has more information about my services, examples of my commenting style, and testimonials. There are also more testimonials on my Goodreads thread: 

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Thanks,

Ayesha
ayesha@wordcraftedits.com

Hey everyone,

Are you an author? Looking for a Beta? Well, we have a few crazy gremlins on our team that are hungry to devour your stories.

We are a team comprised of avid readers and writers committed to helping you turn your work into the best that it can be.

So feel free to check out our website on www.thebookgremlins.wordpress.com to learn more on what we have to offer on a complete beta read of your story.

To contact us, you can respond to this post, send us an email to thebookgremlins@gmail.com or use our contact page on our site.

We look forward to working with you and may the gremlin force be with you!


Cheers and happy writing,
#TBG
"Where every story comes to Life"

Hi Pamela,
It's interesting that you should take the memoir route for this story.
I think that is an incredibly difficult thing to do.
I have sent you a friend request because I am not brave enough to do likewise.
However I will very much be honoured try and add something to the telling, (not the actual story).
I shall give you an equal story in fair exchange.

Best regards

Pamela wrote: "Hi everyone,

I’m looking for 2–3 beta readers for my completed memoir, Monster Inside Him (82,000 words), a true story about surviving emotional abuse, coercive control, and the legal system as a ..."


Hi Pamela,
It's interesting that you should take the memoir route for this story.
I think that is an incredibly difficult thing to do.
I have sent you a friend request because I am not brave enough to do likewise.
However I will very much be honoured try and add something to the telling, (not the actual story).
I shall give you an equal story in fair exchange.

Best regards

I have beta reading, proofreading, and editing experience and have written many book reviews for books on different platforms. I can beta read a book of any length and can work with any book genre. I am hardworking, reliable, responsible, organized, detail oriented and meet deadlines. I am an effective cross functional communicator, rapid and adaptive learner, committed high receiver, skilled collaborator, dynamic solution-oriented professional. I love beta reading, proofreading, editing and writing reviews and look forward to writing yours.
I am interested in your book. It sounds like an amazing story. I am trying to get back into beta reading, proofreading, and editing after a hiatus and this would be a wonderful start. I have experience with a variety of genres and would love to find out if we are a good fit. I have worked with authors on Goodreads, Amazon, and Upwork. I am excited to get started since I love to read and review books. I look forward to hearing from you and wish you all the best in your book's success whether you choose me to work with or not.
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