Beta Reader Group discussion

Hello,

I read up a lot on what a Critique Partner is, and I feel it is borderline what a Developmental Editor is.

I specialize in line-by-line or chapter-by-chapter edits that focus on emotional payoff, character depth, and story flow. I don’t just point out what’s “off”—I help you figure out why, and how to fix it.

I specialize in romance manuscripts specifically. If you’re looking for someone who cares about the story and how you tell it, I’m your girl.

Will my feedback hurt your feelings? Maybe—but only in the best way. I’m here to help you grow, not to sugarcoat. I will be kind. But I’ll also be honest.

I'll read up to 5 chapters of your work for free.

You can contact me here VIA GoodReads if you're interested whether it's commenting on this post or private messaging me.

Looking forward to reading your work! (:

EDIT: to clarify, I am not a writer. I am not looking to swap. I'm looking to just provide for ya'll!

Hey Love,

Welcome to the community. Thanks for being upfront about what you're offering! This really should be in the "paid services offered" section, though.

Liz wrote: "Hey Love,

Welcome to the community. Thanks for being upfront about what you're offering! This really should be in the "paid services offered" section, though."

Thank you!

Oh, I'm not charging though, at all! I'll read up to 5 chapters free.

I can't go beyond that, is what I meant by my wording.

Ahhhh. OK, that's my bad then!

Apologies, as we've had an issue with scammers of late where they will pretend to offer free beta reads, read a couple of chapters, and then ask for payment via Fiverr.

Best of luck,

Lisa

Hi Love,

I would love (!) for you to read and honestly critique the first five chapters of my Clean, contemporary romance.
Short Blurb:
A friends to lovers romance novel following two best friends over twelve summers, set against the backdrop of a baking show. If you've read Every Summer Ever, or Love and Other words, you'd find similarities with my novel in the dual timeline style of narration, and elements of coming-of-age, nostalgia, and slow burn.

Please email me at author.riacharya@gmail.com if you'd be interested in considering my manuscript, and thank you for your offer.

regards,
Ria