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Josh Austin
@joshaust
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Honest Human Beta reader, Book editor, book formatter, Book Cover Designer
Stati Uniti
Francese, Inglese, Tedesco
Chi sono
Hello, I’m Josh, a passionate reader, beta reader, book editor, and book cover designer dedicated to helping authors bring their stories to life. With a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Literature from UCLA and 3 years of experience as a Beta Reader and Book Editor at HarperCollins, I provide honest feedback, thoughtful editing, and creative design support to help transform manuscripts into polished books. My goal is to understand each author’s vision, improve the reader experience, and help every book reach its full potential.
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Tempo di risposta medio: 1 ora
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Beta reading
I will beta read romance dark fantasy cozy mystery thriller horror sci fiction ya novel
Composizione e impaginazione libri
I will do ebook print formatting kindle amazon layout publishing paperback fixing cover
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Beta reader, Book Editor
HarperCollins • Freelance
Feb 2022 - Sep 2025 • 3 yrs 7 mos
I am a professional beta reader, book editor, and manuscript consultant with experience helping authors refine their stories across genres including romance, fantasy, young adult fiction, mystery, thriller, memoirs, and contemporary fiction. I provide detailed manuscript evaluations focused on improving plot structure, pacing, character development, dialogue, emotional depth, and overall reader experience. Through thoughtful analysis and constructive feedback, I help writers identify areas for improvement while preserving their unique voice and creative vision. My approach combines a reader’s perspective with an editor’s attention to detail, providing authors with valuable insights before publishing or moving to the next stage of their writing journey. Achievements / Results: • Helped authors identify story weaknesses and improve manuscript structure through detailed feedback. • Provided actionable recommendations that strengthened character arcs, pacing, dialogue, and reader engagement. • Assisted writers in polishing manuscripts to create clearer, more enjoyable reading experiences. • Worked across multiple genres, adapting feedback to match each author’s target audience and creative goals. • Supported authors in preparing their books for editing, publishing, and reaching their intended readers. Key Skills & Services: • Beta Reading & Manuscript Evaluation • Developmental Feedback & Story Analysis • Plot, Pacing, and Character Development Review • Dialogue, Tone, and Readability Improvement • Manuscript Editing & Proofreading Support • Book Cover Design & Visual Story Presentation My goal is to provide honest, detailed, and professional feedback that helps authors strengthen their stories, improve their manuscripts, and create books that connect with readers.
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amkainauthor013
Sudafrica
Austin was professional and picked up several helpful issues in the manuscript. I appreciated the feedback and the work that went into the review. Overall, though, the service was helpful and contributed positively to the final manuscript.
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elanderson924
Stati Uniti
Josh's nitty gritty review brought things to light about my project that I never would have thought of! Certainly gave me a lot to chew on in terms of what's working. His overall review was also very helpful in letting me know that my project has some solid bones and I'm not just on an adventure of folly. Will definitely be working with him in the future!
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john_mcy
Stati Uniti
Josh is extremely polite and gave me wonderful feedback on my manuscript. He went into very detailed points on how to improve my writing. I appreciated him taking the time to answer my specific questions and concerns.
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adedapo5
Cliente abituale
Stati Uniti
Josh absolutely exceeded my expectations!!! I couldn't be happier with his analysis! He was incredibly thorough and offered fantastic, actionable suggestions to improve my novel. It was especially helpful when he pointed out exactly where hs attention waned or where the pacing needed to slow down. I will absolutely be hiring her again!
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kate_cream
Stati Uniti
I have worked with several beta readers here on fiverr, and they were all huge disappointments because they all used AI. I was about to give up when I found Josh and I thought: And that was the best decision I have ever made!! I honestly couldn't recommend Josh highly enough.
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