Author Services

Beta Reading Services

Helping Authors Perfect Their Stories

Welcome! If you’re a writer seeking honest, constructive feedback to make your story shine, you’ve come to the right place. As a dedicated beta reader with a passion for fantasy and romance, I’ll provide the insights you need to polish your manuscript and captivate your readers.

What I Offer

  • Thorough Manuscript Feedback: I’ll read your story carefully and provide feedback on:
    • Plot structure and pacing
    • Character development and arcs
    • Worldbuilding (especially for fantasy)
    • Dialogue and tone
    • Reader engagement and emotional impact
  • Detailed Report: You’ll receive a comprehensive report (2+ pages) with actionable suggestions to improve your manuscript.
  • In-Line Comments (Optional): Notes directly on your manuscript for specific sections or sentences, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Personalized Support: I tailor my feedback to your specific goals for the story.

Genres I Specialize In

  • Cozy Mysteries with romantic or fantastical elements
  • Romance (Contemporary, Fantasy Romance, Romantic Suspense, etc.)
  • Fantasy (Epic, Urban, Dark, and more)

Feel free to reach out if your genre isn’t listed—I’m open to exploring new stories!

Pricing

Pricing is based on word count:

  • Up to 30,000 words: $50
  • 30,001–60,000 words: $100
  • 60,001–90,000 words: $150
  • 90,001+ words: Contact me for a custom quote

Add-ons:

  • In-line comments: +$25
  • Expedited delivery (7 days): +$50

Turnaround Time

  • Standard delivery: 2–3 weeks (depending on word count)
  • Expedited delivery: 7 days

How to Get Started

  1. Contact Me: Use the form below to share your manuscript details (genre, word count, and any specific areas you’d like me to focus on).
  2. Confirm Details: I’ll respond within 1–2 business days to confirm availability and provide payment instructions.
  3. Submit Your Manuscript: Once payment is received, send your manuscript in a Microsoft Word document or Google document, and I’ll get started.

Contact Form
Click here to fill out our inquiry form.

What people are saying!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Her feedback was a great balance of compliments and constructive criticism – she found some issues that I definitely want to fix before publishing!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cait was wonderful to work with! She gave great feedback and I loved her reader report and how it was structured! Would absolutely work with her again!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks so much for your helpful feedback and beta report! It is greatly appreciated! Fast turnaround, clear feedback. Great value!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Caitlyn delivered exactly what I was looking for. I will definitely use her in the future.

Client names have been redacted for their privacy.