Beta Reading Services

Every story deserves an honest, compassionate reader before it meets the world.

At Aurora and Anastasia, our beta reading services offer the insight and sensitivity your manuscript needs to shine—especially for works with queer and POC representation, romantic or gothic tones, and emotionally rich storytelling.

What You’ll Receive

Our beta readers provide detailed, reader-focused feedback on:

  • Character depth & development – Are your characters compelling, consistent, and authentic?

  • Pacing & flow – Does your story move smoothly, or lose momentum in places?

  • Emotional impact – Does the story resonate and connect as intended?

  • Representation sensitivity – Constructive insight on queer and POC portrayals, ensuring they feel genuine and nuanced.

Genre-Specific Beta Reading

Tailored insights for your genre and ensuring your story resonates with your target audience.

Our business breaks off into two niches to help aid in your specific works. 

Riot and Rune focuses on gothic romance and horror.

Ash and Echoes focuses on cozy mystery, paranormal, and romance. 

Select the beta reader that best fits your story to get started.

$25.00
Chapter-by-Chapter Beta Reading

Get feedback as you write!

Receive guidance on individual chapters to refine your story in real-time.

Are you stuck on finishing that chapter and moving onto the next? Maybe you would like real time reactions as you work. Send us each chapter of your WIP by the first of every month and we will have it returned with light commentary and reactions by the last Sunday of the month.

$50.00
Full Manuscript Beta Reading

A complete read-through of your manuscript with detailed notes on plot, pacing, character development, and overall story impact. 

  • Light commentary throughout piece with reactions and feedback 

  • One page feedback summary of overall thoughts and suggestionsr products or services.

$50.00