Beta Reading Services

Need someone to check your work?

I am here to help!

Email: sophiebranford@outlook.com

Email Subject: Request for Beta Reading
Supply me with your name and the book title, genre, synopsis, word count and release date.

What I Offer

I will check chapters and leave in-line comments with my thoughts and suggestions. I will also review your book as a whole at the end.

I usually look for:

• Proofreading (grammar, spelling, punctuation)
• Plot issues (plotholes)
• Character development
• Pacing (fast, slow, if some plot twists revealed too early or late)
• Areas lacking description/missing information/do not sound realistic

Let me know what you want checked over specifically in your work.

What I Do Not Offer

I will not do:

• Ghostwriting services
• Line-by-line analysis

I will never take away your voice as an author! I am here to make your work better than it already is, so will never rewrite your story.

Genres I Like

• Very Interested In: New Adult, Romance, Fantasy, Contemporary and Historical
• Interested In: Young Adult, Children's, Mystery, Suspense and Sci-Fi
• Not Interested In: Non-Fiction and Horror

If you don't see your genre, or do not know which category your book is in, please do not hesitate to get in touch! Even if you think I might not be interested.

How much is it?

At the moment, I will look at your work for free!

Testimonials

I am grateful for your incredible work as a Beta Reader for Soul Love. Your keen eye for detail has been invaluable, and your honest suggestions have genuinely enhanced the reading experience for future audiences.

Your insights into character development and plot structure were particularly noteworthy, and I appreciate how you approached each chapter with care and critical thought. For instance, your feedback on Chapter 7 provided clarity and depth to The Timekeeper's character, something I might only have achieved with your perspective.

Moreover, your suggestions have improved the story and helped me grow as a writer. I genuinely look forward to working with you on future projects, knowing your contributions make a significant difference.

-D.F. Jones, USA Today Bestselling Author
on her YA Sci-Fi Fantasy book Soul Love

I can't thank you enough for diving into my book! Your insights and suggestions have given me a clear roadmap for improving the story.
You nailed the grammar game right from the start. Those pesky typos and grammar hiccups? You caught them, even the tricky ones I overlooked... your eagle eye spotted them all.

Beyond the nitty-gritty stuff, you were spot-on in pointing out bigger issues. Your sense of pacing is uncanny – you highlighted where the story lagged and where it raced ahead too quickly. I plan to beef up some scenes and trim down those filler chapters you mentioned...And thanks for suggesting the appendix – brilliant idea!

What I loved most was your balance of critique and encouragement. Even when tackling plot twists and world-building, areas I was unsure about, you were cheering me on. Your feedback kept me fired up and excited to tackle the edits.

Working with you and digesting your comments has been a fantastic experience. Your expertise in grammar and pacing is top-notch, and your support is invaluable. I’d recommend you to any writer looking to elevate their manuscript.

-Madison Greenly, author of NA Fantasy Amaris: After Dark