Beta Reading

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Dana Alsamsam

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Starting at

$

300

About this service

Summary

Hello writer! Sending a book into the world is a huge step, so first of all--congratulations. I am here to help you make your book SHINE ✨
📚 What is beta reading? A beta reader is a test reader of an unreleased work of literature or other writing (similar to beta testing in software), giving feedback with the angle of an average reader to the author about remaining issues. This is not an editing service but a feedback service, and can be very beneficial at any point of your book writing process, whether you need an opinion early on to send you in the right direction, or you just need a final opinion before you publish. If you're looking for more extensive editing, please review my editing service HERE.
📚 Who am I? I am an expert writer and editor that can provide a beta read for your book in any genre! My specialty is literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, but I have worked with anything from sci-fi to self-help.
📚 Why choose me to beta read your book manuscript?
I have an MFA in creative writing which I received on a full fellowship
I am a published, award-winning writer myself and would love to bring that knowledge into your project
I have eight years experience editing and beta reading across industries, with a specialty in the literary world where I have held professional editor and editorial assistant roles
As I provide feedback from my beta read, I can look at your book from the perspective of an editor at a literary journal or press because I have held those roles
I will bring my own creative writing expertise to your project to provide actionable review and feedback to send you in the right direction
📚 What do my clients say? My clients have referred to me as "quick...honest... efficient...clear...smart...insightful..."
📚 What is included? $200 covers...
up to 50k words
each additional 10k words for an add-on of $50
critique and feedback within the book
a letter summarizing all of my feedback
I LOVE to chat with authors individually about what they're looking for so I can provide the best experience for you! Don't hesitate to message me today.

Recommendations

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Andrea Garcia

Client • Jul 15, 2024

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Dana helped me so much with my writing. I value her feedback tremendously. She communicated her thoughts kindly and professionally. I appreciated her attention to detail and how she took my work with care.

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Incredibly competent and helpful. A great experience.

Isabella Scott

Client • Mar 6, 2024

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Isabella recommends working with Dana

Jennie Doyle

Client • Jan 17, 2024

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I've worked with countless freelance editors over the 20 years of writing my novel, and I'm immensely grateful and relieved to have Dana's brilliant expertise before querying for publication.

Tricia Mahoney

Client • Sep 8, 2023

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Loved it. Fabulous!

Morgan Matthews

Client • Sep 1, 2023

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Dana was great to work with! She’s very responsive and professional. My manuscript is on another level thanks to her!

Jaiden Shaw

Client • Aug 16, 2023

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Jaiden recommends working with Dana

Karen Reyes

Client • May 15, 2023

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Karen recommends working with Dana

Amy Suto • Sutoscience LLC

Client • Feb 11, 2023

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Dana is AMAZING! She caught errors in my manuscript that no other proofreaders caught, and helped format the book for publication. HIGHLY recommend Dana to anyone looking for a talented freelancer to help them whip their book into shape!

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Dana is amazing! Always love working with her on proofreading projects. Highly recommend!


Client • Mar 11, 2023

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As always, love working with Dana!!


Client • Apr 11, 2023

Lila Raymond

Client • Feb 27, 2023

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Lila recommends working with Dana

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Lila recommends working with Dana


Client • Feb 24, 2023

Emma Burger

Client • Sep 29, 2022

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Dana has been a fantastic editor for my novel! I'm so appreciative of her thorough review and her expertise. Her thoughtful feedback is helping immensely to work both through some big picture issues and small ones. Her input is invaluable!

Autumn Carolynn

Client • May 23, 2022

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Dana is so incredible! She has helped me multiple times with editing my manuscript! She is extremely thorough and always delivers ahead of schedule! I would recommend her to anyone to is looking for help with book editing and beta reading! I am a repeat customer :)

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