Beta Reading & Sensitivity Reading
Your story deserves honest, nurturing feedback.
We're PL BETA — a boutique manuscript development agency built by readers and writers who genuinely care about your story. We read fantasy, sci-fi, and horror manuscripts with care, and give you feedback you can actually use. No ego. No gatekeeping. We always aim to champion your work through positive encouragement.
Three ways we can help your manuscript
Each service has its own identity, its own focus, and its own dedicated page. Find the one that fits your story.
Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Detailed beta reading for epic quests, alien worlds, magic systems, and everything in between.
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Horror
Beta reading built for tension, atmosphere, and scares. Slashers, psychological dread, supernatural, and more.
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Sensitivity Reading
A respectful, reader-first check on diversity and characterisation. BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ perspective.
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Getting manuscript feedback shouldn't feel complicated or scary. Here's what the process looks like from start to finish.
Let's check we're a good fit
Every great working relationship starts with a conversation. Get in touch or drop me a message on Fiverr to tell me a little about your manuscript — genre, word count, and what you're hoping to get out of the read. If it sounds like a match, we'll confirm the details and get you booked in.
Share your manuscript
Once we're confirmed, you'll send over your manuscript in your preferred format. No fuss, no gatekeeping — just your story, ready to be read with care.
Receive your detailed reader report
This is where the magic happens. You'll get back a thorough, structured reader report covering everything from plot and pacing to character, voice, and world-building. If you've booked sensitivity reading, you'll also receive in-line comments. Honest, actionable, and always kind. 💛
Who we read for
If you're writing the kind of stories that pull readers into other worlds — or keep them up at night — you're in the right place.
We read:
- Fantasy — epic fantasy, contemporary fantasy, romantasy, cozy fantasy, magical realism (including coffee shop and café settings)
- Science Fiction — hard sci-fi, low sci-fi, science fantasy
- Horror — slasher, psychological horror, supernatural horror, adult monster stories
For sensitivity reading, our focus areas are:
- BIPOC characters and Black representation specifically
- LGBTQIA+ characters and queer experiences
- Authentic representation of plus sized characters
- Identifying harmful tropes, stereotypes, and tokenism
Whether you're looking for a fantasy beta reader, a horror beta reader, a sci-fi beta reader, or a BIPOC or LGBTQ sensitivity reader with lived experience — we read as your target audience, because we are your target audience.
Why work with us
We're writers too. We know what it takes.
Our team brings diverse perspectives to every manuscript. Patrick, our founder, is a BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ aspiring author with a background in professional acting. Johnathon is a dedicated horror specialist who knows exactly what makes readers squirm. Together, we don't just read your words — we feel them.
We understand the vulnerability of handing someone your draft. That's why our feedback is always honest but kind, detailed but actionable. We're not here to tear your work apart. We're here to help you make it shine.
When we read your work, we read it like people who genuinely care about your story succeeding.
Client Review
What writers are saying
“Patrick responded within an hour to my message and was exactly the fast service I was looking for to get a feeling for a project I was unsure of. He did helpful inline comments that highlighted positives as well as gaps and constructive feedback. The report was super detailed and you can tell that he has vast experience in this area. Overall I'm super glad I took a chance on him as the value for money was exceptional.”
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Contemporary Fantasy Writer · Fiverr Client
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before booking.
Ready to get feedback you can trust?
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