Beta Reading

Beta Reading addresses a manuscript from the perspective of a casual reader, highlighting what did or didn’t work for the reader in terms of plot progression and characters. A Beta Read doesn’t provide editorial feedback, but may also recommend next steps in terms of what sort of editorial services will most benefit the manuscript.

A Beta Read will highlight any preliminary issues that need to be addressed by future edits.

Because a Beta Read is often a logical first step before a more comprehensive edit, I am happy to offered discounted package rates for clients interested in moving forward with my editing services after a Beta Read of their manuscript.

You can see my editing services here.

Considerations

Prices listed in Canadian Dollars and not include taxes. Applicable taxes are calculated based on client location and will be clearly identified in the invoice I send to the client.

For the purposes of calculating my prices, a page means 12-point standard font, double-spaced. On average, that means about 250 words per page.

Services over $100 require a $35 deposit.

International clients will be billed in US Dollars.

Canadian clients can make payments via e-transfer or PayPal. International clients can make payments via PayPal.

If your work contains significant mature content such as graphic depictions of sex or violence, please let me know when giving me your summary. This kind of content isn’t a dealbreaker, but I do appreciate knowing what I’m getting into.

Manuscripts with completed feedback will be returned only after I receive payment in full.

$45 flat rate for up to 100 manuscript pages, then $1 per additional page.

For example, my rate for a 200-page manuscript is $145 dollars, plus any applicable taxes.

For the purposes of calculating my prices, a page means 12-point standard font, double-spaced. On average, that means about 250 words per page.

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Prices listed in Canadian Dollars. International clients will be billed in US Dollars. I am required to charge Canadian clients HST/GST rates based on their Province or Territory of residence. This will be indicated on the invoice sent to the client.

Services over $100 require a $35 deposit. This deposit is non-refundable, except if I become unable to complete the requested work due to unforeseen circumstances.