Enlisting beta readers is a critical first step in your external editing journey. Beta readers read your manuscript and provide you with concrete feedback from the perspective of a reader. They can help you find plot holes, character flaws, likeability, and ease of reading concerns that you may be too close to see.
Therefore, we’ve designed this service to help authors find qualified beta readers to give authors constructive feedback to help your book be the best it can be.
If you’re interested in joining our beta reader team, scroll to the bottom for how to reach out.
This program takes the stress off by providing quick, thorough feedback on your work. All you need to do is send in your manuscript and they reach out to betas, have a comprehensive list of questions, and consolidate the information for you. I highly recommend!
Melanie Daoust – Author
What is this program and what makes it different from finding betas yourself?
This program serves authors looking for useful first-step reader feedback, but who don’t want the hassle of finding their own betas. With our program, you are guaranteed constructive feedback from trained beta readers. They are avid readers in your genre and they know what to be on the lookout for. Furthermore, we compensate our beta readers for their time and to encourage the return of their feedback forms.
What’s better is that our readers are experienced, having already provided valuable feedback on books like yours. Moreover, you and our betas remain anonymous to keep all responses and manuscripts private and honest. Lastly, the program is structured around a dedicated feedback form for your project with specific questions the beta readers answer. This structure provides you with multiple points of view focused on important topics to help you make necessary improvements.
What genres do our beta readers specialize in?
This program is currently only available to romance and fantasy authors, though exclusions may be made based on subject matter.
How does the process work?
Start by filling out the contact form below. Once we confirm availability you will be provided with a timeframe for your book to be read.
Once completed, You will receive an invoice and payment link for your service, you must pay your invoice to secure your date.
After securing your project date, we will contact our curated list of beta readers to find your ideal match to provide you with feedback on your book.
Next, you email your manuscript and our beta readers will take the time to read and provide detailed feedback based on the feedback form developed by E&A Editing Services.
Finally, on your project end date you will receive a document containing the consolidated feedback provided by the beta readers.
What Can I Expect to Receive and How Long Does it Take?
Expect: 3 sets of feedback from our trained beta readers.
Time: If your book is 90,000 words or less you should anticipate a 1 week turnaround time.
Investment
90,000 words or less- $75
More than 90,000 words- $100
You have done a really incredible job setting this service up and I found it extremely valuable. I would recommend this to any author the turnaround time is incredible and the way the responses are organized is very clear and easy to digest.
Kallista Kohl – Author
Ready to get started?
Current Availability: December or later.
Fill out the contact form below! We will respond within 2 business days with availability for you to lock in your date. If you are looking to inquire about editing services please click here to be taken to the editing contact form.
Interested in becoming a Beta Reader?
If you’re interested in becoming a beta reader for romance and fantasy authors, grab our Free Beta Reader Start Guide below.