Do you need a professional beta reader?
Hi there, my name is Preye and I love working with authors behind the scenes to develop their stories, make their books more reader-friendly, and have it presented in the most tip-top shape.
I am a professional beta reader and developmental editor with strong knowledge of the market, a proven track record of delivering useful feedback, and I would love to bring this expertise to your project!
Over the course of my career, I have worked with first-time authors as an on-demand consultant, helped authors in developing their queries, and given valuable feedback on finished drafts and works-in-progress(WIPs).
I have worked with both independent authors and those that chose to go the traditional route, so it’s safe to say that I have a great sense of what’s working and what needs to be tweaked in a story.
I deliver honest, constructive feedback nested in a series of actionable steps, and I don’t skimp on details when critiquing a draft.
I understand how important feedback is for authors, and I make it a priority to always deliver on an assignment. In this way, whether you need a chapter-by-chapter assessment of your work, or a reader to take the eagle-eyed approach and analyse the readability of your completed draft, you can be sure that I will come up with the goods.
I read across the genres, so don’t hesitate to pitch your book to me! Fill the form below and we can hop on a quick call or have a chat to determine my suitability for your project, and share any other pertinent information.
What Services Do I Offer As A Professional Beta-Reader?
- Spotting plot holes and inconsistencies.
- Gauging the readability of the manuscript from the viewpoint of an everyday reader.
- Critique of word choice, use of literary devices, and the consistency of your tone and voice.
- Assessment of world-building, pacing, flow, sequence, and character development.
- Flagging stilted/unnatural dialogue.
- A quick turnaround time.
- Determining your manuscript’s suitability for the supplied genre and providing useful comp titles.
What Are The Deliverables?
- Annotated manuscript only: For this option, I’ll provide in-line comments and suggestions directly on your manuscript.
- Report only: This option includes a comprehensive critique of your story or chapter-by-chapter feedback.
- Questionnaire only: This option includes 40+ questions to help you understand your story’s strengths and weaknesses.
- A mix of two options: This is if you want a combination of the annotated manuscript and report, or the report and questionnaire.
- All three deliverables: If you want all three deliverables.
Note on the questionnaire: Some writers choose to give me their own set of questions, but you’ll find that my dossier is pretty comprehensive, and, together with the written report I will submit at the end of the process, every aspect of your book will be covered.
My Testimonials
10/10 Recommend
Preye reached out to me through Goodreads for a few short stories I’ve been working on. Her feedback really highlighted the underlying issues I hadn’t thought to address. I also appreciate her line-by-line critiques of the actual manuscript. She offered a great balance between plot and prose revisions, and I can’t wait to implement them. If you’re looking for an editor / thorough beta reader, she’s definitely a great option.
Beta Reader Services
I recently contracted with Ayebai-preye Iwowari to beta read a collection of short stories and a novella I have been working on and the quality of her work product was both highly professional and insightful. She delivered her work product on time and was communicative throughout the process. I couldn’t be happier with her work and will continue to use her services on future projects. Thank you Ayebai-preye. I appreciate the help.
Very helpful and productive interaction
I found Preye through Goodreads, and she did a beta reading for me. Her turnaround was very quick, and her comments were very helpful. I can’t say I liked many of them 🙂 but she gave much more than an average beta reader, who merely points out what she/he liked and disliked. It shows that she read the story word by word, paying attention to every detail and every phrase. In some sense, she also did a line editor’s work, highlighting cranky or cliched metaphors. If I could, I would have hired her as my developmental editor as well.
Insightful
Working with Preye will bring your book to the next level! My book had already been edited several times, but her keen eye and quick mind helped make my characters more believable and my plot was tighter. Her feedback helped whip my book into shape for submissions. Thank you, Preye!
Hire Preye!
I just finished editing my novel after receiving Preye’s feedback and can say her suggestions have UNDOUBTEDLY made the story better. Preye was extremely thorough and took her job of reading my manuscript seriously. I have no doubt she read every word with a keen eye. She was able to explain her reactions clearly and has a good knowledge of how characters and plots should be developed (and where they go wrong). She is professional and timely in her correspondence. I would hire her again and you should too!
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Do you want to see a sample of my report? Please send an email to preyeiwo@gmail.com or fill out the form below and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
All the best,
— Preye 🙂