The First Cut

(Beta Reading)

Honest reader feedback before revision.

## What This Includes

Reader-focused feedback on pacing, clarity, engagement, and believability. I flag confusion points, tension drops, and sections that stall so you know exactly what to revise next. This is not line editing or developmental editing—it's a reader's honest experience of your manuscript as it currently stands.

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## Is This a Good Fit?

**This service is a good fit if:**

- You've finished a draft and want to know how readers will respond

- You need to identify pacing issues, confusion points, or engagement drops

- You want honest feedback before investing in heavy revisions or professional editing

**Not a fit if:**

You need line-level editing, grammar correction, or structural overhaul guidance. For that, you'll want The Deep Cut (copyediting) or a developmental edit.

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## What You'll Receive

- A detailed reader response letter highlighting what worked, what confused, and what needs attention

- Flagged sections where pacing stalled, clarity faltered, or tension dropped

- Notes on character believability and emotional resonance

- Guidance on what to prioritize in your next revision

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## This Service Helps When…

- You're not sure if your story is landing the way you intended

- Beta readers gave vague feedback and you need specifics

- You want to catch structural issues before investing in line editing

- You need an objective reader's perspective before querying or publishing

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## How It Works

1. You submit your manuscript

2. I read it as a reader first, then provide structured feedback

3. You receive the feedback document by the agreed deadline

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## Pricing & Turnaround

$0.01 per word

2-3 week turnaround

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*Perfect if you need reader-level insight before diving into revisions.*

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## Still not sure?

egin with **The Final Girl Sampler** or **The Truth Serum** for clear, professional direction before committing to a full edit.

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