Inline Sci-Fi Beta Reader Needed

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Budget / Salary$30–250
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted1 hour ago
I’m ready to hand over the opening 50 pages (≈12 k words) of my science-fiction novel and pay $75 for a sharp beta read. Please work directly in the manuscript—Word with Track Changes or a Google Docs comment thread is fine—so I can see your thoughts exactly where they occur.

Your focus
• Plot & pacing: highlight spots that drag, jump too quickly, or feel confusing.
• Character development: let me know when motivations sparkle or fall flat, where dialogue rings true or cardboard, and whether emotional beats land.

Depth of feedback
Inline comments on pages where they matter most. For each point you raise, tell me both what isn’t working and how you’d improve it. If something sings, flag that too so I keep it.

Deliverables
1. Annotated file with page-level comments covering plot, pacing, and character notes.
2. Brief end-note (a paragraph or two) summarizing the biggest wins and the most urgent fixes.

Acceptance
I’ll mark the job complete once every page up to page 50 shows thoughtful commentary wherever needed, and your overall note ties the feedback together.

Looking forward to seeing my story through your eyes.
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