Beta Reading and Editing discussion

Hey everyone, I’m Fiza! A penpal, a beta reader, and a developmental editor.

I’ve worked with 30+ authors across various genres over the past 4 years, and I offer more than just feedback. I’m the friend you and your story need to help bring it to its best.

My feedback is constructive, insightful, and thoughtful - or at least, that’s what my clientele say. :)

I offer two services in my beta reading. Standard Beta Reading and Story Evaluation.

Standard Beta Reading - $0.0015/word
I provide constructive feedback on plot, characters, story development, readability, worldbuilding (if applicable), and tone. You can choose to receive your feedback through either inline comments or a beta report, depending on what you’re looking for.

- Inline comments are my recommendation if you want real-time reader reactions and on-the-spot feedback throughout the manuscript. They’re great for seeing how a reader is connecting with your story as they experience it… what hooks them, what confuses them, what makes them curious, and where their attention shifts.

- Beta reports are better if you’re looking for overall feedback on your story, particularly its development and characters. My real-time reactions take more of a back seat here, while the star of the report is my detailed story notes and analysis.

Story Evaluation - $0.0025/word
This isn’t your standard beta reading. The feedback is more detailed and actionable, and I act more as your writing assistant, helping you figure out what’s working in your story and what could use more attention, all from a reader’s perspective.

- With Story Evaluation, you’ll receive both inline comments and a comprehensive reader report. The inline comments cover my real-time reactions and feedback as I read, while the report brings everything together with a deeper analysis of the story.

- I recommend this service if you’re looking for feedback that goes beyond surface-level beta reading and want both the reader’s perspective and a more evaluating eye on your story.

It’s also one of my most popular services. :)

If you’d like to know more about me or connect, feel free to take a look at my website:https://fizabbas.com/ or socials: @lowkeypenpal.

Alternatively, you can reach out to me at fizaabbas.562@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to discuss your project.

Looking forward to connecting!

Warmly,
Fiza