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Need a beta reader for my romantic short story collection

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Hello! I'm getting ready to publish my third novel. This one is a short story collection and it is romantic in nature. It's not very long, approximately 53,000 words. And only 151 pages total on the word document I have it on now that is KDP/Kindle formatted. I'm looking for readers that are fans of romance, but in the old fashioned sense, not erotica. And also just simple, slice of life stories that make you think. A lot of the stories do not have a traditional beginning, middle, and end. There's no graphic content and it contains minimal profanity. If do have a few requirements for the people I hire. One is that you are able to read this within a few days (a week or less) from the day I hire you. Next is that you are able to use Microsoft Word and will leave comments on it anytime the stories make you feel a certain way or you react a certain way, good or bad. If you really like something, I'd love to know. If you hate something or think it's written awkwardly, or it's confusing, I'd love to know. If it makes you smile, I'd really love to know :) And I'd also like a you to write a small summary of your thoughts at the end of each chapter/story. What you liked about it. What you didn't like about it. How it made you feel. I'm still on the fence with a couple plot details and it will be really helpful for me to know what you think and if you wish something was written differently. Also, please make note of any errors that you spot. There shouldn't' be many, as I had three different editors work on it for me, but I may have missed a couple. And finally I will probably send you a short questionnaire afterwards. That's it. I'm really happy with how these stories came out and I'm excited to share it with the world, but first I could really benefit from the opinions of some helpful beta-readers. And finally, here is my working synopsis for the book: Romance is alive and well in Luke P. Narlee’s striking debut collection of thirteen stories about love and loneliness that read like brief glimpses of important moments in people’s lives. A once-famous elderly author has a heart-to-heart with his new nurse right before an important surgery that may cost him his sight. Their new friendship inspires and ignites both his imagination and his memory to recall semi-true love stories about the women in his life. A woman writes a love letter to the one she let get away but can’t decide what to do with it. Fed up with all men, Marie signs up for a dating service that promises the “perfect date,” but is there really such a thing? Attempting to get away for the weekend, a new mother and her baby must first endure a frustrating train ride that is full of surprises. Marilyn is convinced that her husband is having an affair after he gives his new restaurant a suspiciously peculiar name. But is it all in her head? And two star-crossed lovers, destined to be together, continue to meet again and again throughout different lifetimes, though not always under ideal circumstances. And more! In the end, it’s all about the chances we take and the connections we make while we’re still alive. Be kind and honest to the people you know—and the new people you meet—while you still have the chance. It’s too important to wait. Everyone has a lesson to learn in these mysterious, inter-connected stories that are sometimes funny, often bittersweet, and always full of heart. This collection begs the reader to ask themselves “Am I making the most of my life?”
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Hello, I'm an English native, an expert writer, editor, and proofreader. I belong to a book club where we read a book every month and pick the book apart. Everything is up for grabs, from the title to the plot to the flow to character development and all. Being part of the club has helped me to become more adept at offering objective feedback on any literary piece. I have read through your project, and I would love to be your beta reader. I like romantic tales especially the classics, and I would love to read your book and offer my opinions. I do not mind that your book has a lot of dialogues in it, I would enjoy reading it and offer my opinion still. I really hope you would get back to me. Thank you.
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Hello! I hope you are having a lovely day. I could definitely feel your excitement about your work and am genuinely happy for you. Congrats. Personally, I have the softest spot for pure and simple love stories as well. One of my favourite writers is Nicholas Sparks and the synopses of your highlighted works seem similar to things he would write about – touching love stories combined with real life lessons. I have been writing for over 15 years and currently run a blog. In fact, the line where you wrote “Be kind and honest to the people you know—and the new people you meet—while you still have the chance” reminds me of a post a wrote sometime in May, I think. It’s titled ‘Love Me While You Have Me’. Feel free to take a look: [login to view URL] Below are a few links to some other blog posts written by me, including a book review of one of my favourite novels, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. [login to view URL] [login to view URL] I look forward to hearing from you to discuss more about what you require. I would really love to work with you. Enjoy the rest of your day! Kind regards, Frances.
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This job is right up my alley! My last job in the corporate world involved using Word to edit documents, make comments, track changes, etc. I am very familiar with this type of work. I do very well to offer constructive criticism and pick up on errors. I can also make suggestions to the entire piece. I love romance stories. You can say I'm a softie in that sense. Give my bid a chance. I will not disappoint.
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Hi, Luke. I´d enjoy doing a beta read of your stories in a week or less for $30. Although I live in Brazil now (no, I´m not a crook on the run, it´s the result of a true-life romantic incident that led to a 33-year marriage - my own short story someday), I´m an American editor and proofreader, a native English speaker with excellent writing and analysis skills and years of experience correcting and improving texts of all kinds. I´m a fan of romance, especially those that continue across time and through many lives. I use Track Changes to show you my comments, and recently did this kind of job for a supernatural fantasy romance writer - his work needed a lot of improvement, and while I was brutal with him, the final product benefitted greatly. So please contact me and let´s get to work. Thanks, David
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Dear Employer, This is Peter from Australia. I would like to introduce myself as experienced writer. I am a native English speaker with years of writing experience. I write high quality, clear, and eloquent SEO articles, blog posts, and other content for websites. I care about the structure and sound of writing. I can create anything from precise, targeted web content to subtitles for a loved one. Let’s have a quick chat to finalize your project.
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Here's the opening of my own short story: Charles went to bed unchanged. But something happened to him in the soothing darkness -- something that was a shocking eye-opener when he arose the next morning and looked at himself in the bathroom mirror. Could it have been triggered by what Sharon said? OK, not great, but it shows my affinity for your kind of writing. I've edited many books, several of them romance novels. Send me a sample to edit for FREE and see what I can do for you. -- David Gaskill
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Hi. I'd like to read your novel and give you feedback for it. Being an author myself and an avid reader I would be more than happy to help you out. I can put my thoughts in word using the tracking option. Also I agree to answer your questionnaire as you've mentioned in your post. Please consider my bid. Thank you
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Only by reading the description of the project, it's really clear how involving is your writing and I felt completely interested in reading your book. Pragmatically, to work on 53000 words in one week - being attentive to so many features as you have pointed - will cost many hours of work. That is why I am bidding more than your limit. But still if you think in the worked hours (I would use approx 15), it is not that much at all. But anyway, I would love to do this job. I get a kick out of heart to heart communication. :) My previous job here in Freelancer was just the same thing, but in Portuguese. As you won't need that much in the grammar thing, I feel more than able to do it for you. The work is a writing dialogue, and I'll have fun doing it. I hope you'll do as well! Luke, look, I have read your update and I still think I'm the best fit for your project! Tomorrow I'll take a look in Amazon to see something of your previous work.
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Hello, I have read the project description completely and in my understanding, you are looking for someone to analyse your new book, and to give a neutral third person opinion. I be I am right f or the job because I am an accomplished writer myself, and I have extensively read the works of a myriad of writers. I am well aware of the science of writing short stories. I am certain that I can offer you some great ideas to improve on your work. I can read the whole lot on 2-3 days.
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Hello, I'm Ethar, i'm a doctor, a freelance writer nd most importantly a book worm, i will really love to read your novel, i enjoy reading and i already read every night, i'll give you my opinion and tell you about the parts i loved and hated the most, i can use Microsoft word as you demand. i read alot of novels and wrote many book reviews on facebook and goodreads. I can start today and give you the full review within the time frame Please contact me if you are interested. Thanks
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As a writer, i hope i can help you with this job if given chance to. I have an experience in writing love stories.
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Dear Sir/Madam, my name is Iro and I come from Greece. Your project is really interesting and I would like to help. I like reading, so I would be very happy if I could read your story. Every time I read a book, I make personal notes, just for myself. I think this type of practice, will be helpful with your project , too. Feel free to ask me any question. Best regards.
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This bid of the above mentioned project excites me 1 because i love reading romantic stories and second it will be my greatest honor to pull this one through. Why hire me? i am fast and efficient and I uphold high professional ethical conduct hence my work is based on client satisfaction and guaranteed quality. I have worked in main stream media before as a content writer and editor mainly dealing wit soft news category such as entertainment hence proficiency in quality work. I am time conscious so flexible to work under your time limits without delays and ready to offer profession feedback as requested for quality end product. Regards i look forward to work with you
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i would love to give you feedback for your story , i would do it for free but freelancer wont let me :)
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I have been working for cameo for two years now and I have worked for brands like afaq encyclopedia and Crown as an editor
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I am an avid reader especially with the available medium through digital content I am able to finish novelletes estimated 3 in a day. I work freelance since I still have two toddlers yet I can manage reading at the same time since I read aloud this also helps my parenting skills in teaching words for them to say. this would be a great start for me since I am starting to explore my skills and talents apart from my passion in reading and writing. This is my first time to work in this job list so my profile is new but I would really love to read and be able to provide you your required feedback and support.
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An experienced literary agent's assistant. Required to read up to two unpublished manuscripts per week with requirements to write up reports and edits on each manuscript for editing notes. Will be able to provide detailed yet concise notes on your manuscript in a timely manner to help get your script on track to where it needs to be in order to get to the publishing standard.
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Hey, I am a person of books and I love reading. Your writing skills seem interesting. You can try on me.
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As a reader i would love to see what you have written. If you give a chance to work with you, i will be as objective as you need
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Hi! I'm actually a very passionate romance reader and I would be pleased to read your stories and give you some honest feedback in order to improve them
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Its not a difficult task to write specially for engineers
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Hello. I already enjoyed the story plot that you wrote in description. I am very interested in reading the entire thing and giving you my honest thoughts about it. Have a great day!
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Hello Currently i am reading books which i complete within 2-3 days(approx 180-200pages) Would love to read your old fashioned romantic book and drop a few comments. Awaiting response
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Will read, review, and provide professional feedback from a consumers point of view. Relevant Skills and Experience B.A. in English Literature Avid Reader & Analytical Thinker (Romance, Historical Fiction, etc...) Experienced Proofreader & Editior
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