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Two of my services are open to all genres of fiction. However, there are some stories that I'm not a good fit for. I explain why in this blog post.

https://thebetafiles.co.uk/2026/01/22/now-for-something-somewhat-unpleasant/

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I've added a last-pass proofreading service for indie authors to my Contra profile. I used ideogram to make a picture for my service.

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I'm a big fan of Nahla Ake, Star Trek's newest captain. Here are a few thoughts about her character.

https://thebetafiles.co.uk/2026/01/19/star-treks-newest-captain-is-very-cool/

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I'm a beta reader of romance novels. It's important that clients get the chance to see how I think before they buy my service. That's why I run a blog. Here's my review of a history series that is now available on the BBC iPlayer.

https://thebetafiles.co.uk/2026/01/10/lucy-worsleys-victorian-murder-club/

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I used Ideogram to create a new featured image for my profile. I wonder what they're thinking.