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    • I am able to beta: [Required. Let authors know what you’re interested—or not interested—in reading. This can include mandatory criteria or simply preferences, which might relate to genre, length, completion status, explicit content, character archetypes, tropes, prose quality, and so on.]
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    • Other info: [Optional.]
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  • I am able to beta: Fantasy, romance, horror, mystery. Humorous content always a plus. I have a pretty high tolerance for all manner of things spicy, but cannot stomach animal cruelty at all.

    I can provide feedback on: Whatever you're looking for. I do like nitpick edits.

    Critique swap: I'd like to find someone to do regular chapter swaps with. (As in, a chapter a night kind of pace); have 82k dark/humorous fantasy to throw around.

    Other info: I like nonfiction as well, esp. environmental/medical.

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    Hi! I have an 83K contemporary romance, I’ll DM you!

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  • I am able to beta: sci-fi fantasy, mystery, history and fan fiction word count doesnt matter.

    I can provide feedback on: anything you like

    Critique swap: I have written 3 novels at 200k words each so not currently looking for swaps but more then happy to read your novel.

    Other info: Happy to read, any novels, i enjoy reading and if it helps people write better books i feel like im making the world a better place.

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    I am a newer writer working on a YA Fantasy series. I have finished writing the first draft of book one and think you would be a wealth of knowledge if you had the time to give it a read. Let me know if you’d be interested, it’s 75K words but I am also open to presenting it in sections if you just wanted to get a feel for it. Thank you in advance!

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    Hi! I feel like you have a lot of experience, would you be interested in reading fantasy YA, 80k words? I'll send a DM

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  • I am able to beta: fantasy, mystery, anything under 100k words!

    I can provide feedback on: whatever you need! 

    Critique swap: yes please, I have a complete 80k fantasy manuscript

    Other info: keep at it writers!

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    Hey! Wanna do a manuscript swap?

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  • I am able to beta: fantasy, isekai, horror, romance, thriller, historical, mystery, heists, I'm very open to other genres too

    I can provide feedback on: plot, characters, overall enjoyability. In-line comments.

    Critique swap: helping out this other redditor: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetaReaders/comments/1ptoc5d/complete_89k_historical_fantasypolitical/

    Other info: I'm a casual reader of eclectic tastes. My favorite authors currently are Agatha Christie (Hercules Poirot whole series), Kenn Folett (Fall of giants trilogy), Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl). I have read hundreds of books and can offer the PoV of a potential hobby reader.

    I am willing to live in-line comments with reactions and thoughts, focusing on plot development, characters and even writing if it does catch my eye.

    I can read rough drafts or clean finished manuscripts. I can also be silly (for example, discussing pairings and potential romantic candidates in a romance novel, or suspects in a mystery) or serious ( talking about politics, world building, more writing specific feedback) depending on what you want.

    As I'm trying to help the person linked above, I'm only looking for swaps as of this moment.

    I'm also not interested in books with a lot of descriptive sex scenes! While I don't mind NSFW in general, I just don't like books where that is the focus.

    Thanks!

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    Hey! I'm writing a historical fiction/gothic horror novel set during a wartime: would you be interested?

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    Hey! I would love to provide feedback! I have a 80k fantasy manuscript I’m looking for feedback on in a swap. Are you still interested? 

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    Yup, just shoot me a PM :D

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  • I am able to beta: Romance, Isekai, Reincarnation, and Comedy genres (or combinations thereof). Manuscripts up to 80k words, completed or polished or even rough drafts preferred. I'm NOT interested in hard sci-fi, literary fiction, or horror.

    I can provide feedback on: Overall impressions, pacing, character development, plot consistency and logic, engagement levels (what hooked me vs. what dragged), I focus on big-picture feedback from a reader's perspective rather than line editing or proofreading.

    Critique swap: Not offering swaps at this time - free beta reading only.

    Other info: I'm offering free beta reading to build my critique skills and portfolio. Turnaround time is approximately 1 week for 50k words and 2 weeks for 80k words, with progress updates provided. Google Docs with comment access is my preferred format. If you're satisfied with my feedback, I'd appreciate a brief testimonial to help build credibility.

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    Hi! I have a 83K contemporary romance if you are still looking. Thanks!

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    Hi! Are you still interested? I write YA fantasy, 80k words!

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    Hello! Are you still looking? I have an 80k fantasy manuscript I’ve finished up recently, and want feedback before going back to do the full edit

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  • I am able to beta: Fanfiction, literary fiction, LGBTQ+ narratives, fantasy and all types of stuff including stories with explicit content but I'm no comfortable with dark stuff, themes and horror or heavily triggering.

    I can provide feedback on: I can give mostly reader focused feedback, but we can also bounce ideas at each other and I can ask stuff related and help you did deeper into your story, characters, or themes too

    Critique swap: not at the moment!

    About me: I'm a woman in my twenties and a fellow writter but am looking mostly to read and help! And also make some writer friends💜 You can DM me!

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  • I am able to beta read for fantasy novels, specifically interested in ones that are completed (can still have some plot mistakes that need identifying) and can range from magical realism to full-fledged 'high fantasy with political intrigue & romance'.

    I can provide feedback on: dialogue, chapter formulas, plot/character development & prose (though with prose, I find that this type of beta-reading bleeds into line editing and I am not about that). SO if you do decide "hey I wanna try it out with you" please pick one of the above (maybe two-i can be flexible)

    Critique swap: would love to do a swap (as beta-reading usually costs and I, too, have a WIP that needs some insight). My manuscript is a trio POV, about a vast empire on the cusp of crumbling. (Tropes? I guess. Steampunk/gaslamp leaning. Prophecy. Integral power vs. External power. Romance (second chance? childhood friends? rivals to lover to enemies?), as well as lots of politics. Found family, mentor/mentee, mythology) - imagine Percy Jackson & Arcane had a baby with VE Schwab & Atlantis.

    ^ I will warn people though that compared to several WIPs I've beta-read for recently, my writing is longer and more detailed than a 250 fantasy novel. (Doesn't make it better) but it does require an attention span longer than 30 seconds. (lol-I sound pretentious and boring).

    Other info:

    I like to provide my work in chunks via a restricted, shared google doc or PDF.

    I offer questions for my sections that I want the beta-reader to pay attention to and therefore will be expecting questions from the author for their WIP.

    Please comment or DM if interested :)

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    Hey! Are you still looking for swaps?

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  • I am able to beta: Fiction excerpts and short manuscripts (up to 2–3k words), especially Romance and Fantasy. I’m most comfortable with early drafts and first chapters.

    I can provide feedback on: Pacing, clarity, reader engagement, emotional impact, and confusing points from a reader’s perspective. I focus on how the story feels, not line editing or grammar.

    Critique swap: Not at the moment.

    Other info: I offer reader-focused beta feedback and prefer clear expectations on word count and goals.

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    Hello! I am currently editing draft two of my fantasy novel with subplot of romance. Looking for some support as I continue editing, as a second pair of eyes is always helpful. Would love to connect!

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    Hi! Thanks for reaching out.

    I’m open to taking a look, especially at a chapter or section you’re currently revising. A second draft is usually a good stage for reader-focused feedback.

    If you’re comfortable sharing here, what’s the approximate word count and what kind of input would be most helpful for you right now? That should help us see if it’s a good fit.

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    Thank you for the response! I finished draft one last week at 160k words. My ideal situation is dropping it down to 100k words. I’ve been editing chapter by chapter, with the first four chapters being 9k words. My hope is for some comments on pacing, info dumping/world building, repetitiveness, things to take out, and questions the reader may have about the world as they read. Building a fantasy world, I think I’m struggling with how much a reader needs to know each chapter to keep them reading.

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    Thanks for sharing the details, that helps a lot.

    What you’re describing is actually a really common pain point in second drafts, especially in fantasy. The tension between worldbuilding and forward momentum is hard to calibrate, and it often shows up exactly where you mentioned.

    I wouldn’t be able to take on a full manuscript at that length, but I’d be happy to read one of the revised chapters, or even the first two if they’re around 9k total. That should be enough to comment on pacing, information flow, repetition, and what questions the reader is naturally forming as they go.

    If that sounds useful, feel free to share a chapter here or let me know the best way to look at it within the sub’s rules.

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    Awesome! This is my first time posting on this reddit thread and I’m wondering what’s allowed for sharing chapters. I’d prefer to not post a full chapter as a post or comment, so I wonder if you know the best next option.

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    That’s a great question, and you’re not alone — the rules can be a bit confusing at first.

    For full chapters, the usual options here are either:

    - posting in the pinned “First Pages” thread, which is specifically meant for sharing excerpts and chapters
    - or sharing a smaller excerpt directly in a comment if it fits the context of the discussion

    For longer sections or multiple chapters, most people use the First Pages thread and then link to it when relevant.

    If you want, you could start by posting one of the revised chapters there, and I’d be happy to take a look and give reader-focused feedback on pacing, info flow, and where things might feel heavy or slow for a first-time reader.

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    Thanks for the heads-up! I already shared some reader feedback on the chapter in the other thread, but I’ll keep this post in mind if you add revised sections or new chapters later

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    Hi! I recently started working on my second fantasy romance novel and would love for you to read my first chapter! Please DM me if you are interested.

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    Hi! Thanks for reaching out.

    I’d be open to taking a look at a first chapter. If you’d like, feel free to share a bit more here, word count and what kind of feedback you’re mainly looking for and we can see if it’s a good fit.

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    Word count is 1600, and I’m really just looking for initial thoughts on if the premise is compelling and if you’d read on! It’s quite a bit different than most romantic fantasy novels I think (a married couple who just had a baby) so I’m interested if it’s maybe too different or if it seems interesting. I will DM you a link if you’d like!

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    That sounds like a great fit.

    1,600 words is very manageable, and giving first-reader impressions on premise and engagement is exactly the kind of feedback I enjoy providing. A married couple with a baby is definitely different for romantic fantasy, which makes it interesting rather than a downside.

    You’re welcome to DM me the link whenever you’re ready.

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    I just sent it over!

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    Thanks! Got it. I’ll take a look and follow up via DM once I’ve read it

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  • I am able to beta: Literary fiction, LGBTQ+ narratives, transgressive work, psychological fiction. Comfortable with explicit content and dark themes.

    I can provide feedback on: Prose style and voice, character psychology, emotional impact, thematic coherence. Background in visual art and literary fiction.

    Critique swap: Open to swapping with literary fiction in similar territory (dark, psychological, LGBTQ+, transgressive, literary).

    Other info: I am a neurodivergent graphic designer, visual artist and author. Gay man in his thirties with adhd and too much free time. Not a fan of romance, more interested in the aftermath of a love story.

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    Hello! I've got a recent post in the sub if you're interested

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  • I’m able to beta: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoirs

    I love3 post apocalyptic, comedy, horror, poetry, sci-fi (Black Mirror not Star Wars), philosophy, metaphysical anything, romance, YA, historical romance, Ai, robots, steampunk, historical fiction, aliens in romance or comedy (Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy)—not in sci-fi (Star Trek) ways, vampires, wolves, ghosts

    I don’t like: world building sci-fi, anything that crosses lines sexually (IE no deviance), gratuitous r*pe, abuse or violence— must be an important part of the story

    I can provide feedback on: your characters, continuity, grammar, emotions. I am very honest, and direct but not one of those people who say that and then hurt you on purpose. I’m direct because I’m half literal half abstract. I can make suggestions, help you get unstuck, tighten up.

    About me:

    I am a writer, poet, author and artist. I have a BFA, double major in visual arts, linguistics and minors in art history and Russian culture.

    I’ve been published as a writer and artist, and have worked on several publications as a photojournalist. I’ve also won awards for poetry, art and writing,

    I have six (yes SIX), cats and one husband whom I’m insanely in love with. We met and married within six weeks and have been together 24/7 for three years since day one.

    I have been a singer, voice actor, artist, journalist, police officer, and soldier. I am disabled physically and have cPTSD. I’m neurodivergent.

    I love to read, write and I am curious to a fault. I learn learning and know a lot of random things about a lot of nonsense.

    I have two 1950’s Olympia Sm3s (one cursive one is type block), one 1965 Royal, one Smith Corona, and something my brother got me from Amazon when I asked for my first typewriter.

    I love fountain pens and ink. I have too many art supplies and I drink way too much herbal tea.

    Oh, I’m female, older than 35, younger than 45, childless, and would love to read your words:)

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    ... As a Russian (raised in the Midwest, hah!) and a fine art painter by trade, I feel compelled to drop a line.

    You mentioned you liked Adams, how would you feel about something Pratchetty? (British humorists seriously need to stop dying.)

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    I’m sorry but I’m not the right audience for this. Thank you for thinking of me though

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    Hi AiGlitter:

    I would love to get your impression of my childhood memoir. It's written from a child's perspective. This is not a heavy duty read about physical abuse, rape, drug abuse (excluding alcohol), etc. It's about us four kids trying to adapt to extreme hardship, but mostly it's about my mother and her endless, dogged struggles to keep our family alive and together after the breakup of her marriage and the ensuing deep poverty. Set in the Pacific Northwest, it has taken years to "finish". The work was great fun at times, but often, truly painful. I had to confirm much of it with my siblings as I was the youngest when it began and I wondered if my memories were just dream fragments. Not sure if writing this was therapy or I need therapy after writing it. 48,000 words. My background: I've written various liberal political essays, some that were linked by authors on Huffington Post, a corporate thriller about corruption in the cyanide-gold mining industry, and now this memoir. My education and career - communications and electrical engineering/computer science. I was a technical writer for Raytheon and Intel Corp (30 years) and until I retired recently. Would be grateful for your eyes.

    The first few paragraphs of the opening scene follow. Thank you for considering.

    Year One

    The Big Move

    I was four years old when Dad quit his job as a conductor for Northern Pacific Railroad and moved our family from Auburn, Washington – back then a bucolic little town consisting of three-bedroom ramblers, a neighborhood park, and a police station – to a distant unknown in Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula.

    Though uncommon, it is more often the father who gets the unmoored idea to drag his wife and kids into the African jungle to make happy with the lions or north into Alaska’s boreal forests to commune with the moose during their rut. In our case both parents were afflicted and their dream was more straightforward. They had purchased a broken-down farm on the Olympic Peninsula, a big nowhere back then, and they planned to grow rich raising strawberries. According to Mom and Dad, everyone’s secret yearning was to milk cows, shovel manure, grow crops, and raise chickens, they just weren’t brave enough to admit it. Fancy neighborhoods with three-bedroom ramblers and picket fences were for pansy asses lacking the guts to follow their dreams, they said. Luckily for us kids, our parents weren’t pansy asses.

    Dad would enjoy the inevitable fame; they would call him “The Strawberry King,” and the sky was the limit. Mom’s dream had no title and less imagery. She just wanted the big money, and surely, fields of red strawberries would be their path to riches. She would keep her job in Tacoma as a secretary for a while to help bridge the money gap, but they were going to pursue their destiny.

    My five-year old sister, Laurie, and I made crayon drawings of our Strawberry King daddy, a stick figure sporting a red robe and a golden bowl of red berries for a crown. He enjoyed our artwork and often had us make more elaborate creations.

    Buying a farm and starting up a new business required some cash, so to save up we sheltered for a year in a one-bedroom “cottage”. Our abode before the big move was a chicken coop lacking interior walls and insulation. Exterior walls consisted only of exposed studs and clapboard siding, so Dad assigned my big brother, Will, to fill the gaps in the walls with strips of old newspaper, to reduce the cold. Plumbing was suspect; the bathtub drain emptied straight onto the ground under the coop.

    We were six - four kids, two parents, our border collie mix named Bimbo, and Bootsie, our Siamese cat. Nearby was a pansy-ass neighborhood filled with painted houses and sidewalks, and we kids sometimes escaped our chicken coop to play in their pansy-ass park.

    Mom and Dad loaded our sparse existence, second-hand everything, into an open U-Haul trailer and the trunk of Dad’s Cadillac Coupe de Ville. The “de Ville” was a rusty-yellow spaceship sporting two massive doors and giant, chrome “Dagmar” bumpers. The bumpers were named after a popular actress back then who was known for her breasts.

    We kids said tearful goodbyes to our best friends, the Burkes (they were a matching family with four kids who had befriended us at the park), and we embarked on our big adventure, taking the drive out through Tacoma and across the great Narrows Bridge.

    The Narrows Straight separates Washington’s mainland from the Olympic Peninsula, but it isn’t narrow. We kids stared agog at the wide, deep chasm and the green saltwater churning in the current far below. Years later, that mile-long bridge suspended in the sky came to mark a permanent threshold for us, a long, pillared gateway between normalcy and crushing despair.

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    Hello, you messaged me yesterday but for some reason the account was shadow banned and I can't initiate new chats with this one :(

    If you're still available, I'd love to still have a new beta reader :)

    Here's a bit about the work:

    -it's currently about halfway complete and stands at about 45k words.

    -Genre: Metaphysical fiction

    -story blurb: a man travels through liminal spaces to surreal locations as his psychological condition deteriorates and he is forced to face questions of free will, complicity, and human connection.

    I'm open to all kinds of feedback, but I'm primarily seeking feedback on maintaining the correct tone, emotional and motif continuity, handling the metaphysics properly, pacing and structure, etc.

    If that sounds like something you'd still be interested in beta reading, I can send you an excerpt to further see if it would be a good match for you :)

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    Hello!
    I have a completed historical/literary WWII novel told from a Japanese POV. It’s antiwar in approach and more interior and atmospheric than combat-driven, with a strong focus on characterization, erosion under pressure, and institutional breakdown rather than set-piece battles. 118k words. Please let me know if you're interested!

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    Hello! It seems that I cannot send you a DM, so let me know if you are interested! I think some of my stories would match what you are looking for (some would fit well in Black Mirror!). I have a novel (75k) and multiple short stories (28k). All of them take place in the same universe.

    These are my stories:

    - THE FLESH CIRCUIT: BASELINE (75k): A high-octane cyberpunk thriller. Naya Tijaar, a rare "natural" teacher in a city of augments, installs an illegal neural interface to save her best friend in a mysterious AI art gala. But her brain is hijacked and her body executes a perfect high-stakes crime. Now the most hunted fugitive, she must master the alien logic in her head to dismantle a conspiracy threatening free will itself.

    - THE GOLDEN HOUR (1k): A grimdark revenge tale. High above the Earth in an orbital sanctuary, a young asteroid miner breaches the penthouse of the system's wealthiest oligarch to avenge his family.

    - APEX PREDATOR (5.8k) A high-tech paranoid thriller. Zero, a top-tier gamer, becomes a champion of a popular VR combat game. When a mysterious data packet recontextualizes his victory, he must pursue the truth behind the simulation.

    - THE BOY WHO EXPLAINED THE UNIVERSE (1.4k) An intimate near-future piece. An astrophysicist facing the corporate termination of his life's work tries to explain his cosmic failure to his young son through a series of metaphorical bedtime stories.

    - SHELTER 288 (5.7k) A gritty post-apocalyptic coming-of-age story. Three kids venture into the forbidden wastes chasing rumors of a legendary pre-Collapse shelter, hoping for salvage. They find the shelter, its wonders, its darkness, and a lesson for their belief systems.

    - ICE HORIZON (5k): A claustrophobic bio-horror nightmare. In an isolated arctic research station, a brilliant geneticist abandons his team to a rapidly evolving experiment of his own creation. As the storm seals the exits, a by-the-book technician must improvise a defense against a creature that defies all biological laws.

    - SIGNAL LOSS (2.5k): A philosophical survival tale. When a surveyor crashes in the deep jungle and loses his digital connection to the world, he is rescued by a technophobic tribe led by a charismatic mystic. Stripped of his sensors and forced to rely on his own flesh, he must confront the silence he has spent his life avoiding.

    - A SUMMER SATURDAY (2k) A poignant sci-fi drama. A father navigates the beautiful, exhausting chaos of a family beach day in a hyper-commercialized future. As tantrums, lost toys, and mishaps pile up, he doesn't know this specific Saturday will last forever.

    - NO WARRANTY (1.8k): A dark consumerist satire. A woman purchases a recalled vintage android as a quirky accessory for her high-rise apartment. She soon discovers the design flaw that made the model to be deprecated.

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    I’ll have to try to get that fixed and yes I would love to read your work! What do you need help with? You’ve got quite a body of work!

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  • I’m able to beta: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoirs

    I love3 post apocalyptic, comedy, horror, poetry, sci-fi (Black Mirror not Star Wars), philosophy, metaphysical anything, romance, YA, historical romance

    I don’t like: world building sci-fi, anything that crosses lines sexually (IE no deviance), gratuitous r*pe, abuse or violence— must be an important part of the story.

    About me:

    I am a writer, poet, author and artist. I have a BFA, double major in visual arts, linguistics and minors in art history and Russian culture.

    I’ve been published as a writer and artist, and have worked on several publications as a photojournalist. I’ve also won awards for poetry, art and writing,

    I have six (yes SIX), cats and one husband whom I’m insanely in love with. We met and married within six weeks and have been together 24/7 for three years since day one.

    I have been a singer, voice actor, artist, journalist, police officer, and soldier. I am disabled physically and have cPTSD. I’m neurodivergent.

    I love to read, write and I am curious to a fault. I learn learning and know a lot of random things about a lot of nonsense.

    I have two 1950’s Olympia Sm3s (one cursive one is type block), one 1965 Royal, one Smith Corona, and something my brother got me from Amazon when I asked for my first typewriter.

    I love fountain pens and ink. I have too many art supplies and I drink way too much herbal tea.

    Oh, I’m female, older than 35, younger than 45, childless, and would love to read your work:)

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    Hey! I have a historical fiction/gothic horror set during a wartime in the 19th century: would you be interested in that?

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    I have a stempunkish YA urban fantasy novel with some horror undertones, I don't know it you're interested. I'm also neurodivergent!

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    That actually sounds amazing and I’d love to read it

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    I'll send you a DM

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    Hey I have a dual timeline zombie novel if you’re interested

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    YES!!!! I would LOVE to read it!!! What do you need feedback-wise?

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  • I am able to beta: Sci-fi, thriller, mystery, paranormal, historical fiction, political thriller, and horror are my cup of tea. I’m not particularly into fantasy or romance, but I’m open to genre blends that incorporate any of the genres I previously mentioned. I prefer works under 100k words.

    I can provide feedback on: Pacing and structure, readability, and characterization. I also have a keen eye for plot holes and internal inconsistencies.

    Critique swap: Not at the moment, but possibly in the future.

    Other info: I am well-versed in strokes and physical rehabilitation (e.g., learning how to walk again, relearning daily tasks), should this be relevant to your characters or storyline.

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    I have a horror anthology consisting of six stories at around 84k words. Each story does its own thing and is set in different time periods. One is set in the hills of Virginia in the 1980s, one is set during the Enpo Era of Japan's Edo Period, and one is even a pseudo sci-fi in the distant future. Let me know you're interested.

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    I am interested! DM me a chapter sample if you haven’t found a reader already.

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    Hey! I have a historical fiction/gothic horror set during a wartime in the 19th century: there is a little bit of romance, though. Would you be interested in that?

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    Hello! I’m fine with romantic elements, no worries there. I’m interested in your story! DM me a chapter sample and we can plan from there.

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    Hello!

    Here's a bit about the work:

    -it's currently about halfway complete and stands at about 45k words.

    -Genre: Metaphysical fiction

    -story blurb: a man travels through liminal spaces to surreal locations as his psychological condition deteriorates and he is forced to face questions of free will, complicity, and human connection. Slow burn and not plot driven.

    I'm open to all kinds of feedback, but I'm primarily seeking feedback on maintaining the correct tone, emotional and motif continuity, handling the metaphysics properly, pacing and structure, etc.

    Let me know if that interests you at all :)

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    Hello! I'm interested. DM me and we'll plan from there!

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    I still have room for more! I like your premise. DM me!

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    If you're okay with a fantasy/mystery genre blend, let me know! I've got a 77K YA novel I'm looking for more readers for. I'm happy to share a blurb/story details and/or sample chapters to help you determine if its a fit.

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    I'm definitely interested! DM me and we can go from there.

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    I have a 73k psychological thriller about a pyromaniac who gets entangled in a murder investigation after being lauded as a local hero for saving 2 people from a house fire (that he may or may not have set himself). Does that sound like something you’d be interested in?

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    I have 1 novel (75k) and a 7 short stories (25k) - all in the same universe! I think they would be a good fit for your interests (I'm sending you a DM!)

    - THE FLESH CIRCUIT: BASELINE (75k): A high-octane cyberpunk thriller. Naya Tijaar, a rare "natural" teacher in a city of augments, installs an illegal neural interface to save her best friend in a mysterious AI art gala. But her brain is hijacked and her body executes a perfect high-stakes crime. Now the most hunted fugitive, she must master the alien logic in her head to dismantle a conspiracy threatening free will itself.

    - THE GOLDEN HOUR (1k):A grimdark revenge tale. High above the Earth in an orbital sanctuary, a young asteroid miner breaches the penthouse of the system's wealthiest oligarch to avenge his family.

    - APEX PREDATOR (5.8k) A high-tech paranoid thriller. Zero, a top-tier gamer, becomes a champion of a popular VR combat game. When a mysterious data packet recontextualizes his victory, he must pursue the truth behind the simulation.

    - THE BOY WHO EXPLAINED THE UNIVERSE (1.4k) An intimate near-future piece. An astrophysicist facing the corporate termination of his life's work tries to explain his cosmic failure to his young son through a series of metaphorical bedtime stories.

    - SHELTER 288 (5.7k) A gritty post-apocalyptic coming-of-age story. Three kids venture into the forbidden wastes chasing rumors of a legendary pre-Collapse shelter, hoping for salvage. They find the shelter, its wonders, its darkness, and a lesson for their belief systems.

    - ICE HORIZON (5k): A claustrophobic bio-horror nightmare. In an isolated arctic research station, a brilliant geneticist abandons his team to a rapidly evolving experiment of his own creation. As the storm seals the exits, a by-the-book technician must improvise a defense against a creature that defies all biological laws.

    - SIGNAL LOSS (2.5k): A philosophical survival tale. When a surveyor crashes in the deep jungle and loses his digital connection to the world, he is rescued by a technophobic tribe led by a charismatic mystic. Stripped of his sensors and forced to rely on his own flesh, he must confront the silence he has spent his life avoiding.

    - A SUMMER SATURDAY (2k) A poignant sci-fi drama. A father navigates the beautiful, exhausting chaos of a family beach day in a hyper-commercialized future. As tantrums, lost toys, and mishaps pile up, he doesn't know this specific Saturday will last forever.

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  • I am able to beta: Fiction, fanfics, and poems. I love young adult content, fantasy is my favorite genre, but I also like mystery, comedy, horror, and some romance. I am alright with spicy scenes if you have them in your work.

    I can provide feedback on: Characterization is one of the things I love the most about books, so I look into whether your characters are one-dimensional or if you have truly rounded out characters. I also look for typical grammatical and spelling errors. I can comment on pacing and structure in your work, as well as give some feedback on plot, setting, and dialogue. I can ensure you stay in the correct POV and tense for the duration of your work. I have always appreciated feedback on whether or not people have noticed an overarching theme in my stories or poems, so that is something I can provide as well.

    Other info: I crochet, paint, draw, horseback ride, train dogs, I am a writer, I have been to England since my dad is from there, I lived in Florida during Hurricane Katrina, I struggle with anxiety, ADHD, and depression so I have a hard time doing a lot of normal things (like going outside), and I have a Service Dog that I trained myself named Willow. I will be finishing my Bachelor's in English towards the beginning of next year, so that is why I wanted to practice my editing skills by doing this. So, I am happy to help!

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    Hi! My novel sounds like it could be a great fit for you. It's a 77K YA Fantasy/Mystery. Shoot me a DM if you're interested! I'd be more than happy to share a blurb and/or some sample chapters if you'd like.

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    Hey, you might be interested in reading my novel, given your interest in poetry, character depth, and thematic reads. Those are exactly the lenses I’m hoping for at this stage.

    My novel is Sin Senses Consensus, a complete 95k cross-genre literary dark romance. It’s very interior, poetic, and psychologically driven, with erotic romance (that's integral to character and plot) and fantasy elements.

    What stood out to me in your post is your openness about anxiety and depression. Those experiences directly intersect with what my book is exploring, especially in the early chapters. I’m very protective of my poetic prose and experimental voice, but I am actively seeking feedback on clarity, pacing, reactions and emotional resonance — anything to bridge the gap between writer's vision and reader's experience.

    If you’d like more context, here’s my post with a fuller description of the book: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetaReaders/comments/1msav11/complete_95k_dark_romance_literary_fiction_w/

    If this sounds like something you’d enjoy engaging with — no pressure at all — dm to see if it’s a good fit. I’m happy to start with the first two chapters to test the vibe before any commitment.

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    Thanks a lot for offering your time! I have a 86K YA Survival Thriller about a kidnapped class of high school seniors forced to compete in challenges to win rewards and avoid elimination and a brutal death. Feel free to dm if interested.

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    I have a 73k word paranormal thriller about a pyromaniac who gets entangled in a murder investigation after rescuing two people from a house fire (that he may or may not have started himself). If that sounds interesting to you feel free to dm me

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    Congrats on the degree! I know firsthand that universities don't always make things easy for those with anxiety/ADHD/depression, so your accomplishment is definitely noteworthy.

    I have a Persian-inspired, feminist romantic fantasy that features middle-aged protoganists and celebrates the natural world. It's a fantasy first and romance second, but definitely does contain some spice.

    If that sounds interesting, you can check out my query letter and first 300 words here: https://old.reddit.com/r/PubTips/comments/1oicai4/qcrit_adult_romantic_fantasy_death_of_the_satraps/

    If you're interested in reading more, please shoot me a chat! Thanks!

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    Do you like urban fantasy? I have an adult urban fantasy romance if you are interested. Below is the blurb and if you’re interested in that I can link you back to the full post.

    Alex is a zombie with a borrowed life and a desperate need to keep his past buried. To do this, he throws himself into his work at Austin's most exclusive supernatural club and dedicates himself to spending his life doing whatever he wants. That is until he meets Jessica.

    Jessica is an artist ready for a fresh start, trying to rebuild her world after losing the only job she has ever had. Desperate to seize control of her life, she is ready to take a wild chance and make every mistake possible. But, will Alex be the exhilarating mistake she's looking for?

    When the two meet by chance at the Black Onyx Club, things take a wild and unexpected turn. Both desperate to make a bad decision, they fall into a friends-with-benefits relationship. But, their rules quickly break down as craft store shopping trips turn into quasi-dates and physical encounters give way to surprising emotional confessions.

    As their bond deepens, Alex's past resurfaces and tries to take everything it can from him. Faced with a deadly threat, their fragile casualness is put to the test. Will their new connection fracture under the pressure, or will fighting to survive be the one thing that brings them closer together?

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    • ⁠I am able to beta: je suis une française qui se propose d’être bêta lectrice. Je lis depuis toujours de la romance, du policier, fantastique, post-apocalyptique, futuriste. J’écris également des poèmes en prose, et j’ai déjà écris des fanfictions. ⁠• ⁠I can provide feedback on: Je vous ferais des retours sur les différentes descriptions, les incohérences s’il y en a, le développement des personnages, la compréhension globale du texte. ⁠• ⁠Critique swap: de la romance, du policier, du fantastique, du futuriste, des mémoires académiques. ⁠• ⁠Other info: je fais cela gratuitement, sur mon temps libre. Le délai sera décidé par rapport à la longueur du manuscrit transmis. Voici mon Instagram et mon mail si vous souhaitez me contacter: yletait.une_fois et yleanabaumler@gmail.com

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  • I am able to beta: Romance, fanfics (bts/kpop/5sos) and young adult are my favorite genres, but I could also do fantasy/romantasy/crime. Straight and bl romance is best for me, smut/fluff is also fine.

    I can provide feedback on: typo's, grammatical errors, characters, sentence structure. I also speak Dutch so I could also help with that if needed.

    Critique swap: No, I don't write that much on my own. I do love to read and can read very quickly.

    Other info: I like to crochet and know a lot about other craft forms so I could help with that. I'm a kpop fan so I also know a lot about that :)

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    Good morning,

    I have a 74k urban fantasy adult romance that I’m looking for betas for. Below is the blurb. If you’re interested let me know and I can link you back to the full post or we can DM.

    Alex is a zombie with a borrowed life and a desperate need to keep his past buried. To do this, he throws himself into his work at Austin's most exclusive supernatural club and dedicates himself to spending his life doing whatever he wants. That is until he meets Jessica.

    Jessica is an artist ready for a fresh start, trying to rebuild her world after losing the only job she has ever had. Desperate to seize control of her life, she is ready to take a wild chance and make every mistake possible. But, will Alex be the exhilarating mistake she's looking for?

    When the two meet by chance at the Black Onyx Club, things take a wild and unexpected turn. Both desperate to make a bad decision, they fall into a friends-with-benefits relationship. But, their rules quickly break down as craft store shopping trips turn into quasi-dates and physical encounters give way to surprising emotional confessions.

    As their bond deepens, Alex's past resurfaces and tries to take everything it can from him. Faced with a deadly threat, their fragile casualness is put to the test. Will their new connection fracture under the pressure, or will fighting to survive be the one thing that brings them closer together?

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    Hi! I have a short novella of 21k. The book is called Kingdom of Rats: A Nutcracker retelling. It's mostly fluff romance and closed door.

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    Hi! I have an 85k word romantasy novel that I would love for you to read if you are interested! DM me if you would like more information.

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  • I am able to beta: Fantasy, sci fi, horror, grimdark, new weird, interesting genre blends. Honestly, if it's weird I'll probably give it a shot.

    I can provide feedback on: Pacing, characters, magic systems (especially esoteric or obtuse interactions you might not have considered), general worldbuilding, and neurodivergent representation.

    Critique swap: Yes, that's what I'm here for. I need more readers for my 110k word dark fantasy manuscript. Check out my post here. A partial swap to feel things out is acceptable if you don't want to commit to a full right away.

    Other info: I'm moderately interested in getting a proper critique group going with people who have similar interests. If you have a fantasy setting with a strange cosmology, perhaps we could be best friends.

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    If weird is what you're looking for then I may have just the thing for you. I have a horror anthology consisting of six stories at around 84k words. Each story does its own thing and is set in different time periods. One is set in the hills of Virginia in the 1980s, one is set during the Enpo Era of Japan's Edo Period, and one is even a pseudo sci-fi in the distant future. If that's your kind of weird, let me know!

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    I'm currently wrapped up with other swaps, but this does sound interesting. I'll check back with you once I'm finished with those, in case you still need readers.

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    Oh I have a story for you. AuDHD appellate track law student falls for Hades who, in this iteration, is an exhausted sysadmin bureaucrat that’s running a system put in place by a capricious pantheon that has since ceased to exist, and he’s just stuck there shouldering the burden of a realm that was never built to accommodate a population in the billions because nobody else can or will.

    He becomes fascinated by her moral rigidly and refusal to succumb to the chaos, tries to logic everything including him… but of course you can’t logic a glitch in the system.

    Anyway if it’s something you’d be interested in reading let me know. It’s at 102k words rn but I’ve been posting a chapter a day on WP to get some feedback (isn’t working).

    It’s extremely character driven, philosophical literary fiction and the minimal magic systems have biochemical and physics based manifestations and they have costs and drawbacks because jamotions make repressed people unpredictable.

    Oh and non-gratuitous smut. Dual POV. They both have very complex relationships to intimacy so there are some misfires and they make mistakes and bad things happen but they muddle through. This is the first in a series of 3-4 books so this is really where you get to know the characters, establish their relationship, get over the honeymoon period and then get thrown for a loop before the real chaos begins in civil court in the next book. The law is all real and accurate too. Most everything is. Locations, menus, decor, real buildings with idiosyncrasies.

    Would you like to take a gander?

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  • I am able to beta: Fantasy, Science Fantasy, Mystery, Humor, and Sports Drama are my preferred genres, but I'm always willing to be swayed by good characters or prose. Smutty and/or romantic subplots are okay. Not generally a fan of horror or very dark/gritty themes.

    I can provide feedback on: Reader experience, character impressions, grammar, worldbuilding, and plot flow. Preferably a few specific areas or questions that you define. In the past, I've left sporadic mid-read comments as well as notes at the end of each chapter. I have some experience with competitive sports and architecture, as well.

    Critique swap: No. I've written a fair share, but it's just for me. No editing required when you're your own audience (and yet I do it often? darn brain).

    Other info: Garfield is arguably the most important cat of all time. This is very applicable information.

    Edit: Signed on to read two works, so I'm full up, sorry.

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    I have a humorous cozy fantasy, incomplete but I’d love a beta for what is already done if you’re available

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    Hi! I have an 85k word romantasy novel that I would love for you to read if you are interested! There are science based powers, so I think it may be interesting to you! DM me if you would like more information.

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  • I am able to beta: mystery, thriller, fantasy, romantasy

    I can provide feedback on: character structure, world building, plot

    Critique swap: No

    Other info: English is not my first language. I commented here because I'm only looking for English writings. I'm Japanese so if your work is inspired by East Asian culture, I'd be a good choice. I'm not a specialist of Chinese or Korean culture but I can at least tell if you confuse these culture. Of course, I'm open to books unrelated to East Asia.

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    Hi there! Found interesting English is not your first language 'cause is not mine either but I just completed my first 146k-word high fantasy / romantasy novel in english and I am looking for beta readers. The novel has a competent heroine, political intrigue and crime mystery. The core center of the history is a slow-burn romance (rivals to allies to lovers) and found family. I have my complete blurb here if you think this may be of interest: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetaReaders/comments/1ppdeal/complete_146k_epic_fantasyfantasy_romance/

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    Hello! Would you be interested in a 73k word psychological thriller about a pyromaniac who gets caught up in a murder investigation after rescuing two people from a house fire?

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    Hello! I have a approximately 100K word fantasy story with a romance subplot you might be interested in! It's a third draft and so I'm mainly looking for feedback on the three things you're offering. Please DM me if you are interested.

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    Hi, I have a 16K magical-realism novelette that i’d be interested in you reading :) It doesn’t contain east asian elements.

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    Hi! I have an 85k word romantasy novel that I would love for you to read if you are interested! DM me if you would like more information.

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    Hi I've got a 77K YA fantasy/mystery novel you might like. As a fantasy it is unrelated to our world but one of my inspirations for it is actually a certain japanese series so there is definitely an influence. Shoot me a DM if you're interested! I'd be happy to share a short blurb/synopsis and/or sample chapters if you'd like.

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    Hello, I sent you a DM!

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  • I am able to beta: Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Fantasy, Historical Fiction. Preferably novellas or short stories.

    I can provide feedback on: Sentence structure, pacing, character development and plot.

    Critique swap: Naw. I have been writing for some time, but do not yet have anything I would want to subject on anyone else.

    Other info: I have a background in physics so may be able to help with grounding technologies/magic in reality if that is of interest. Have enjoyed reading and (occasionally) writing as hobbies for a while. Mainly enjoy the genres as listed at the top, but always willing to branch out.

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    I could definitely use some feedback on my magic system, which is biomechanics/physics/biochemistry based. Messaged!

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    Hello! you have a DM! i have a bunch of short stories and a novel (in the same universe, all of them are completely fine on their own)

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    Hey MeaningInitial! I'm looking for a reader who might be interested in a YA time travel novel about teen spies travelling back to the Titanic to search for an important relic, and willing to work on a five week schedule. I figured my story involving sci-fi, fantasy, and historical fiction might appeal to you. If interested pls email me asap at [mmpwritingofficial@gmail.com](mailto:mmpwritingofficial@gmail.com) !

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  • I am able to beta: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Action, Thriller

    I can provide feedback on: World-building, Characters, Plot development

    Critique swap: I have two works, a 75k word speculative near-future sci-fi with paranormal elements and a early draft around the 80k size of with a slice of life paranormal slant. (Optional)

    Other info: I have some life experience; medical, healthcare and technology. I enjoy conspiracy theory speculation.

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  • I am able to beta: anything, but I do love horror, YA fantasy, fantasy, romance, thriller, adult fiction, historical fiction, crime, really anything

    I can provide feedback on: plot, character, story flow/pacing, etc

    Critique swap: maybe at a later date lol. I’m not even finished with my first edit on my novel

    Other info: currently in school for my BA in English Arts and want to go into the editing field. Thought it’d be nice to get some experience under my belt and (hopefully) start building a portfolio, although I very much enjoy reading nonetheless. I’m not here to edit your book, I’m here to beta read it, but I’ll be happy to help in any way I can!

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    Hi! I have an 80k YA historical fiction novel that I would love to get feedback on. It's about a group of kids dealing with classism, violence, and mental health in the 60s. More information in my original post if you're interested!

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    I have a steampunkish YA fantasy novel with some crime undertones (80k words- complete). If you're interested this is the post

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    Hello! I have a 73k word paranormal thriller about a pyromaniac who gets caught up in a murder investigation after rescuing two people from a house fire (that he may or may not have set himself). Does that sound like something you’d be interested in reading?

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    This sounds interesting 🧐🧐 send me a message and we can talk about it a bit more!

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    Oh you may be one of the first people I’ve come across who has the educational background to not get annoyed by the character development not being bubblegum. Messaging now

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    Good morning

    I have a contemporary romance with horror elements. If you’re interested let me know and I can link you back to the post but here’s my summary.

    Alex is a zombie with a borrowed life and a desperate need to keep his past buried. To do this, he throws himself into his work at Austin's most exclusive supernatural club and dedicates himself to spending his life doing whatever he wants. That is until he meets Jessica.

    Jessica is an artist ready for a fresh start, trying to rebuild her world after losing the only job she has ever had. Desperate to seize control of her life, she is ready to take a wild chance and make every mistake possible. But, will Alex be the exhilarating mistake she's looking for?

    When the two meet by chance at the Black Onyx Club, things take a wild and unexpected turn. Both desperate to make a bad decision, they fall into a friends-with-benefits relationship. But, their rules quickly break down as craft store shopping trips turn into quasi-dates and physical encounters give way to surprising emotional confessions.

    As their bond deepens, Alex's past resurfaces and tries to take everything it can from him. Faced with a deadly threat, their fragile casualness is put to the test. Will their new connection fracture under the pressure, or will fighting to survive be the one thing that brings them closer together?

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    Hey! I would love to give it a read through, send me a message and we can talk more!

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    Hi, I wrote an horror triller, 38k words, called "My Worst Night". I need feedback on story, plot and character. Let me know if your interested.

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    Hi send me a DM! I would be happy to give it a read through

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    Hi!

    I've got two works that you could be interested in! Both are set in an urban fantasy world. One is very much of the urban fantasy genre, while the other has a lot more in the way of sci-fi (I'm calling it 'Urban Sci-fi')
    They are YA, but slightly more mature (like CHERUB).

    I'd be very much interested in a general read through of the either work, or just as much as you can manage.

    Would also be down to swap.!

    Both are available on my profile, or just DM !

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    Hey! If you could shoot me a DM that would be awesome. I would be interested in reading both if you want me to? I’m working on one right now but would be happy to jump on it when I’m completed with this one

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    Hello! Would you be up for a swap? I have an approximately 100K fantasy novel with a romance sub plot that I would like beta readers for. It's a third draft. I also have a gothic fantasy (sort of romantasy) at about 80K words that I've only written a very rough first draft for, but if you would like to alpha read instead of the longer novel it I'd be up for it! My credentials are that I have a master degree in English literature and used to be an English (SLA) teacher. DM me if you're interested!

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    Hey I didn’t see your message! Was this to me? I would love to give it a read

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    Hi! I sent you a DM :)

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    I just read the prologue, I would be happy to give it a read! It looks super interesting

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    Oh amazing! I'll DM you a link! Thank you so much!

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    Hi! I have a Fantasy novel that is about 90k words, hopefully something you can find interesting :) it went through multiple revisions already and it’s close to ready if not pretty much there so there should not be much to edit on a line by line basis, more of a general impressions/pacing etc... basically what you listed.

    The story is set in a world where magic is studied in universities, and follows three best friends as they uncover dangerous secrets and a political conspiracy. There is a light romance b plot (wlw) and a cute animal companion! It’s been very well received so far.

    I don’t have a timeline and I am happy for readers to drop it if they don’t like it, so commitment is only for as long as you enjoy it.

    Here's a link to the first chapter so you can get an idea of whether you would enjoy reading more:

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XlrvKVXx3bhuZCW-WVTHUZrRAQHre3aR4zOa-BlhAbU/edit?tab=t.0

    Let me know if you are interested and I can share the rest via DM!

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    Hi good morning, I’ll send you a DM now!

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    Hey I've got a completed 77K YA Fantasy that might be a good fit for you. Shoot me a DM if you're interested. I haven't made a post on it yet, but I'm happy to share a blurb/synopsis and/or sample chapters to help you decide if you'd like to give it a try.

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    Hey good morning! I’d be happy to give it a read! I’ll send you a DM now :)

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  • I am able to beta: anything, although I'm mostly interested in: Crime / Noir Thriller / Psychological Drama / Political Dystopia / Tragedy Not really interested in fantasy, maybe 'soft fantasy', but open to almosy any other genre

    I can provide feedback on: plot, worldbuilding, characters and other

    Critique swap: No

    Other info: I really like morally grey characters, moral ambiguity in itself, grit, interesting worldbuilding

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    Hello! I have a 73k word psychological thriller about a small town pyromaniac who gets caught up in a murder investigation after rescuing two people from a house fire (that he may or may not have started himself). Does that sound like something you’d be interested in reading?

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    Hiya, would you be open to Urban/Paranormal Fantasy? My project definitely isn't high fantasy at all, but includes pretty much all of the stuff you're interested in! It's 81k,

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    Hi, if that’s up your alley, I have a 86K YA Survival Thriller about a class of high school seniors kidnapped and forced to compete in challenges to avoid a brutal death. Feel free to dm!

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  • I am able to beta: Historical romance, preferably 19 century England

    I can provide feedback on: plot, pacing, character arcs

    Critique swap: Yes! Swap only! My HR is set in 1850 London and is a finished 60k draft.

    Other info: I’m only interested in genuine swap (because of so many scammers and ai-users). No ai! We’ll be swapping chunks of writing on regular basis on discord.

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  • I am able to beta: Adult fiction. Dark romance, literary fiction, psychological suspense, speculative/magical realism, and fantasy. I prefer completed novels (60k–120k). Smut and erotic romance are welcome if it serves plot or character development. I like experimental structure, lyrical prose, morally gray characters, tropes and philosophical/psychological/intellectual depth. I'm basically looking for a novel like mine to swap and be penpals. Not for me: YA, cozy romance, military, hard sci‑fi, high fantasy, action fighting, non-human monsters or unfinished works.

    I can provide feedback on: Reader experience. Clarity, pacing, intrigue, character impressions and arcs, prose, atmosphere, dialogue realism, POV immersion, and plot holes. I contribute detailed in-line comments via Google docs and a 5 point chapter report. I usually read and respond ~20 page chapters in 1–3 days.

    Critique swap: Yes, swap preferred. My novel Sin Senses Consensus is a 95k-word cross‑genre literary dark romance with supernatural fantasy elements. Here’s my post with full details: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetaReaders/comments/1msav11/complete_95k_dark_romance_literary_fiction_w/

    Other info: I have lots of time with not much going on right now so can commit consistently if a good fit. If interested, comment or DM for specifics.

    Thanks for considering a swap.

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    I would love to swap! I have a completed and edited 114K Paranormal Romance/Gothic Romantasy that you might be keen on, and I'd be happy to read yours in return! Feel free to DM me! (Sorry, I'm so painfully new to Reddit, I'm not exactly sure how to DM just yet.)

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    Good morning ☀️ I’d love to talk with you about a swap. I’ve included my summary below and can share the link with you for my post if you seem interested.

    Alex is a zombie with a borrowed life and a desperate need to keep his past buried. To do this, he throws himself into his work at Austin's most exclusive supernatural club and dedicates himself to spending his life doing whatever he wants. That is until he meets Jessica.

    Jessica is an artist ready for a fresh start, trying to rebuild her world after losing the only job she has ever had. Desperate to seize control of her life, she is ready to take a wild chance and make every mistake possible. But, will Alex be the exhilarating mistake she's looking for?

    When the two meet by chance at the Black Onyx Club, things take a wild and unexpected turn. Both desperate to make a bad decision, they fall into a friends-with-benefits relationship. But, their rules quickly break down as craft store shopping trips turn into quasi-dates and physical encounters give way to surprising emotional confessions.

    As their bond deepens, Alex's past resurfaces and tries to take everything it can from him. Faced with a deadly threat, their fragile casualness is put to the test. Will their new connection fracture under the pressure, or will fighting to survive be the one thing that brings them closer together?

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    Hi! I've just finished a dark gothic romantasy 115k called The Third. I'd love your thoughts if you're interested? Here's the post: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetaReaders/s/ifBhA7EJlR I'd love to swap if you're interested? Your work sounds great!

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    Hi! I gave the prologue and first 7 pages of chapter 1 a read, and I wanted to be upfront: it's not my jam.

    Your writing is technical and distant, and the worldbuilding‑forward style isn’t my natural lane as a reader. I tend to connect more with character‑driven fantasy where emotional stakes and interiority take the lead, and the worldbuilding unfolds through them. Here, I found myself a little adrift, lots of rich setting and confusing horror, and I didn’t yet feel grounded in who the characters are, what they want, or what’s truly at stake.

    I’d rather pass now than become a frustrated reader later and give you feedback that isn’t aligned with what your story is trying to do.

    That said, if you’re still interested in reading Sin Senses Consensus, I’d be happy to send it your way. No pressure to read if only looking for a swap. Thanks for sharing your pages, and best wishes.

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    Fair enough! Thanks for giving it a go! Best of luck!

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    Hey! Would you be possibly open to a swap? Currently about to go on winter break for the semester so I’ll have time to read through yours. Mine is a holiday paranormal romance filled with smut. It is slightly on the cozy side but he’s a seraph with no morals. Although I’m not sure if a seraph would be considered a monster or not to you. He’s 10’ tall, has a male body but 4 arms, 3 eyes, 4 wings, and a cock pocket with 2 dicks 🤷‍♀️ even if you aren’t willing to swap, I am interested in your story!

    Here is mine https://www.reddit.com/r/BetaReaders/s/4kArFyno1U

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    Heyy! I would love to swap, sent DM

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  • I am able to beta: romance fiction , romcom , Romantasy (not my expertise though)

    I can provide feedback on: prose , pacing.

    Critique swap: no professional work here

    Other info: if you’re open to it , let me know if I can use parts of my feedback to build my portfolio to showcase my beta reading skills . That includes screenshots etc.of course your story and personal info stays confidential

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    Morning!

    I have a 74k Urban Fantasy Romance. Below is the blurb if you’re interested let me know and I can link you to the full post.

    Alex is a zombie with a borrowed life and a desperate need to keep his past buried. To do this, he throws himself into his work at Austin's most exclusive supernatural club and dedicates himself to spending his life doing whatever he wants. That is until he meets Jessica.

    Jessica is an artist ready for a fresh start, trying to rebuild her world after losing the only job she has ever had. Desperate to seize control of her life, she is ready to take a wild chance and make every mistake possible. But, will Alex be the exhilarating mistake she's looking for?

    When the two meet by chance at the Black Onyx Club, things take a wild and unexpected turn. Both desperate to make a bad decision, they fall into a friends-with-benefits relationship. But, their rules quickly break down as craft store shopping trips turn into quasi-dates and physical encounters give way to surprising emotional confessions.

    As their bond deepens, Alex's past resurfaces and tries to take everything it can from him. Faced with a deadly threat, their fragile casualness is put to the test. Will their new connection fracture under the pressure, or will fighting to survive be the one thing that brings them closer together?

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    How are you with explicit content? It's more for plot moving less for fan service.

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  • I am able to beta: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action, Thriller

    I can provide feedback on: World-building, Characters, Plot development, Power/Magic Systems, Story progression, Flashbacks

    Critique swap: No major works yet but if you publish I would love to be credited in anyway (optional)

    Other info: I'm a graduate medical student and if your story contains medical/science components I would be very helpful in maintaining scientific accuracy and expanding on those plot elements.

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    Hi I have a YA fantasy novel (steampunkish) with some violence, so your expertise would be much appreciated. It's 80k words. I used to be a med school but dropped out, btw. This is the post for my beta request: post

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    Hey! I have a 73k psychological thriller about a pyromaniac who gets caught up in a murder investigation after saving two people from a house fire (that he may have set himself). There’s a good bit of medical stuff in it specifically related to burns and I’d love to get someone with expertise to look at it

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    Hey! I’ve been working on a dark fantasy project. It mixes political maneuvering with supernatural elements, and I’d really love to hear your overall impressions. I’m not worried about grammar/tense yet—more interested in whether the story is engaging. If you’re open, I can send it over in whatever format is easiest for you!

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    Hey I was wondering if you would be interested in reading my Fantasy novel poison. 100K words. There is some medical stuff in the story, though much of it is affected by magic and there’s some in world differences in technology level that are different from our real medieval period. It’s just been difficult to fit it into the text since it’s not fully relevant to the story itself. But I’d love your thoughts on how those things come across or if they do come across. Anyway Here is the blurb:

    Twenty-two-year-old Capra has served as taste tester to Queen Tashara, for eleven years, since her immunity to all poison was discovered. Two desires rage inside her, to protect Tashara and prove she is more than a peasant-born girl with a gift she did not ask for.

    After decades of war times are peaceful. Tales of gods and magic have been relegated to myth and legend, but when Capra takes a bite of poisoned lemon frosting, everything changes. That bite leads to battles with Face-Changing assassins, foreign raiders, and the discovery of a masked Benefactor, behind it all, determined to overthrow the Queendom and return the nation to war. Worse he possesses power from the long-absent Fallen Gods.

    Capra, Tashara, and the unassuming guardsman Jaquinn, must track down the mysterious, powerful, masked figure to keep the Queendom and the Queen herself safe. But as she works to uncover the Benefactor's identity, Capra must confront her place in the world, the true nature of her gift, and her sexuality. Saving the place and the people she loves will require Capra to find strength she never knew she had.

    Comparable titles are Sarah J. Maas’s -A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES- for its characters, -FROM BLOOD AND ASH- by Jennifer L. Armentrout for its world-building and -DAUGHTER OF THE MOON GODDESS- by Sue Lynn Tan for its plot themes.

    What am I looking for from a beta read: I want to know how you are enjoying the book chapter by chapter. Are there scenes or plot points that are confusing? Do you like the characters? Do you love it, hate or are you luke warm about it? How does the story make you feel? What promises am I making to the reader in the beginning? Are those promises fulfilled? And thoughts on the prose, if that is the way your mind works.

    Trigger warning: Sexual content and adult language, violence, forced undressing.

    Let me know if you are interested. Thanks so much.

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    Hey, I've got a completed 77K YA Fantasy novel with mystery elements I'd love to pitch to you. The protagonist is a doctor's apprentice and as a result the story definitely contains some medical elements. Shoot me a DM if interested. I'd be happy to share a short blurb and/or sample chapters to help you see if its a fit for you.

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