Beta reading

Professional Beta Reading for Crime and Thriller Novels

A beta reader provides crucial feedback on your manuscript before publication, evaluating your story from a reader's perspective rather than focusing on technical editing. If you've completed your crime or thriller novel and have already revised it beyond your initial draft—ensuring your plot is solid, your characters are developed, and your prose is polished—it's time for a beta reader. This is the stage where you need honest, detailed feedback on whether your story truly grips readers, whether your twists land effectively, and whether the pacing keeps your audience turning pages late into the night.

What You Can Expect from My Beta Reading Services

As your beta reader, I'll provide comprehensive feedback on the elements that make crime and thriller novels succeed: narrative tension, plot coherence, character believability, and whether your red herrings and reveals work as intended. You'll receive detailed notes on pacing issues, plot holes, character inconsistencies, and areas where suspense flags. I bring a reader's genuine enthusiasm for the crime and thriller genre combined with a critical eye honed by years of reading within these categories. My feedback is constructive, specific, and actionable—designed to help you strengthen your manuscript before you query agents, submit to publishers, or self-publish. I understand the unique demands of crime and thriller fiction, from maintaining reader trust while misdirecting them, to creating satisfying yet surprising conclusions. Rates are determined based on manuscript length and turnaround time; contact me to discuss your project's specific needs.

Why me

MFA student

2x author

EFA member in good standing

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