1. So what is beta reading anyway?

You've already completed a piece of writing and need a second eye to look things over. A beta reader looks at both the big and small picture of your piece and will make suggestions on how to improve it. They look at the flow of the piece, characterizations, likeability, language use, etc. It isn't a detailed edit job, but is a vital part of the writing process nonetheless.

2. Who owns the work?

You do! 100% of the notes, drafts, and manuscripts are yours to do with as you please.

3. Will you tell anyone else about my project?

I take client confidentiality very seriously. What we discuss is between us and will not be given or sold to a third party without your written permission. So you do not have to worry about your idea being stolen.

4. Who gets credit and royalties?

Once I deliver the product to you, it is 100% yours to do with as you please. My name will not appear on any document unless you choose to. You may self-publish the work or submit it to editors, agents, and publishers as if you wrote the piece yourself. I will not receive any credit or further royalties no matter what is done with it.

5. Will you use my work in the future?

No. The only thing I will do is use the format and genre in my resume numbers. Example: "As a beta reader, I have worked on three fantasy novels, two full-length adventure screenplays, five sci-fi short stories, and ten blog posts."

6. Do you give refunds?

Due to the nature of the work, I do not offer refunds. If you have further questions on any notes I gave regarding your piece, I am happy to go into more detail for free.