Job Description
I'm looking for 3–5 experienced beta readers for a completed women's fiction manuscript (~72,000 words) that I'm preparing for submission to publishers. The book is nearly ready - I'm seeking targeted reader feedback to strengthen a few specific areas before submitting.
The book is best described as women's fiction with a paranormal twist - think Remarkably Bright Creatures meets Practical Magic. It's set over one Halloween week in a small mountain town where the dead walk among the living, and follows a woman returning home for her sister's wedding who must confront her past, her family, and the ghost of the man she once loved.
What I'm looking for feedback on:
- Whether the main character's emotional arc and professional identity feel fully realized
- Pacing of the final act — does the ending feel earned and does it land emotionally?
- Clarity of the paranormal world-building — is it introduced too abruptly, or does it feel organic?
- Overall emotional resonance — where did you feel pulled in, and where did you disengage?
- Any inconsistencies in character, plot, or tone
Ideal candidate
- An avid reader of women's fiction, contemporary romance, or paranormal fiction
- Experience as a beta reader would be great!
- Able to provide thoughtful, specific written feedback (not just general impressions)
- Comfortable with mature themes, some romance, and light paranormal elements
- Able to turn around feedback within 1 - 2 weeks
To apply
Please share a brief note about your reading background and any relevant beta reading or editorial experience. Bonus points if you can name a recent book you've read in this genre and what you thought of it!
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