Teen Beta Reading | Detailed Draft

Teen Beta Readers

Who better to beta read than someone from your target audience! I contract with teens who are avid readers, and I train them in beta reading and gentle feedback. They've helped clients find plot holes, figure out their book's target age range, and flag slang that's not current, all while highlighting spots that made them laugh or have feels.

Beta teens have various interests, some of which are represented below. And they all have a love for stories and a desire to cheer you on.

White kitten sleeping. Image by Sincerely Media

Stack of matching books. Image by Quentin Durand

Basketball hoop as seen from behind. Image by MontyLov

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How it works

Fill out an interest form, and I'll get back to you with available dates. Bookings are for a full month, with occasional quick-turnaround periods during school breaks.

You'll receive the teen's comments and reactions in the margins of your manuscript and a detailed feedback form with over 40 questions. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions specific to your manuscript and follow-up questions afterward.

Limited slots available during the school year.

$60 for manuscripts up to 100K words

See package options below.

Start with an interest form

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Query letter review

$110

Submit your query letter during or after your teen beta read, and I'll make sure it hits all the right notes for today's query market. We'll do a few rounds back and forth, plus a final proofread when you're happy with the content.

Start with an interest form

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Query package

$160

A full query letter review plus a synopsis review and a light copyedit on your first chapter or full picture book text. Your submission materials will be polished so you can feel confident they're ready to send.

Start with an interest form

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Ultimate query package

$210

A full query letter review plus a synopsis review and a light copyedit on your first three chapters. Be ready for any submission requirements with all your materials in great shape.

Start with an interest form