Short Story / Novella
Up to 25,000 words
$75
Turnaround: 3 to 4 days
- Full reader report
- In-margin comments
- Pacing and clarity notes
Accepting Spring Manuscripts
Where promising drafts become publishable manuscripts.
I'm a professional beta reader and editor working with debut and seasoned novelists across fantasy, romance, literary fiction, and YA. Honest feedback. Thoughtful margins. A real roadmap for your next revision.
- 150+
- authors served
- 7 days
- average turnaround
About
A reader first. An editor for the long haul.
I am a professional beta reader and editor with a passion for helping authors turn promising drafts into polished, publishable manuscripts. Over the past several years I have read and edited across genres including fantasy, romance, literary fiction, and young adult, working closely with debut authors and seasoned writers alike. My approach blends honest, constructive feedback with genuine enthusiasm for your story. I do not just point out what is not working, I help you understand why, and how to fix it.
- 150+
- Manuscripts read
- 6
- Genres covered
- 5
- Years experience
- 7 days
- Avg. turnaround
Services
From first draft to final polish.
Choose the depth of feedback your manuscript needs, or bundle for a full developmental edit at a reduced rate.
01
Beta Reading
A reader's report on pacing, tension, character arcs, and the moments where attention drifts.
02
Developmental Editing
Structural work on plot, stakes, and theme, with a chapter by chapter roadmap for your next revision.
03
Line Editing
Sentence level attention to voice, rhythm, clarity, and the texture of your prose.
04
Copy Editing
Grammar, syntax, consistency, and continuity, cleaned up without flattening how you write.
05
Proofreading
A final pass for typos, punctuation, and formatting before you query or publish.
Pricing
Transparent rates. No surprises.
Beta reading is priced by word count. Editing services are priced per 10,000 words.
Standard Novel
25,001 to 75,000 words
$150
Turnaround: 7 to 9 days
- Full reader report
- In-margin comments
- Character and plot notes
- Chapter by chapter reactions
Full Length Novel
75,001 to 100,000 words
$220
Turnaround: 10 to 12 days
- Full reader report
- In-margin comments
- Structure and stakes analysis
- Revision priority list
- Follow up email questions
Epic / Long Form
100,001 to 150,000 words
$310
Turnaround: 14 to 16 days
- Everything in Full Length
- Subplot and timeline audit
- World and continuity notes
- Thirty minute debrief call
Series and manuscripts over 150,000 words, custom quote. Reach out below.
Editing services
Priced per 10,000 words
- Developmental Editing$90
- Line Editing$70
- Copy Editing$55
- Proofreading$35
20% off when bundled with Beta Reading.
Testimonials
Words from the authors.
Celine found the exact chapter where my middle sagged, then showed me why the stakes had quietly disappeared. My revision took three weeks instead of three months.
She tracked every thread of my magic system and flagged two continuity gaps I had read past a dozen times. Her notes were kind, specific, and genuinely useful.
My voice finally sounds like a seventeen year old instead of an adult writing one. She marked the lines that rang false and explained the pattern behind them.
Process
Simple, considered, on time.
01
Submit Manuscript
Send your details and word count through the form below.
02
Get Quote
I reply within 48 hours with pricing, timing, and next steps.
03
Review & Feedback
I read closely, comment in the margins, and write your report.
04
Final Notes Delivered
You receive your report on time, plus a window for follow up questions.
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Let's talk about your manuscript.
Share a few details and I'll respond within 48 hours with a quote and next steps. The more you tell me about your story, the better.
celineaikoreads@gmail.com
48-hour response time