Beta Reading & Proofreading

Your story deserves
to be ready to share with confidence!

Professional beta reading and proofreading for children's books, picture books, flash fiction, and short stories. I handle the details so you can focus on your vision.

Jenn, The Author's Back Office
Children's Books
& Short Fiction ✦
✦ Children's Book Specialist
✦ Flash Fiction & Short Stories
✦ 5+ Years Experience
✦ Fast, Actionable Feedback
✦ Project Gutenberg Volunteer

A dedicated reader
in your corner.

I'm Jenn β€” a proofreader and beta reader with a genuine passion for children's literature and the independent authors who create it. Whether you're self-publishing your first picture book or polishing a collection of short stories, I bring a careful, inquisitive eye to every manuscript.

Finding the right reader means finding someone who loves your genre. I do. My favorite reads span children's stories, flash fiction, short stories, adventure, fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, thriller, and educational books β€” and I bring that enthusiasm to every project.

"You poured your heart into this. Let me help make sure every reader feels that."

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5+ years proofreading and beta reading across children's books, flash fiction, and short stories
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Volunteer proofreader for Distributed Proofreaders / Project Gutenberg
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Experience with picture books, YA fiction, educational content, and genre short fiction
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Warm, collaborative feedback style β€” honest without being harsh
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Certified in High-Level Proofreading & Copyediting Pro β€” Edit Republic Inc. (2024)
Jenn
What I Offer

Services

All services available on Fiverr β€” click any card to go directly to the right gig for your project.

Flash Fiction & Short Stories
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Proofreading β€” Flash Fiction & Short Stories

Line-by-line review for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency. You'll receive a line-edited manuscript with corrections and comments, ready for your final review β€” so you can share it with confidence.

Children's books Β· Picture books Β· Flash fiction Β· Short stories Β· YA fiction Β· Fantasy Β· Mystery Β· Sci-fi Β· Thriller Β· Educational

Children's Books & Picture Books
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Proofreading β€” Children's Books & Picture Books

Meticulous proofreading tailored to the unique demands of children's publishing β€” age-appropriate language, consistent character voice, and readability for young audiences. Delivered with tracked changes and clear notes.

Picture books Β· Early readers Β· Chapter books Β· YA fiction/nonfiction Β· Educational

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What's Included

Every project comes with…

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Written Feedback

Detailed comments, questions, and suggestions delivered inline in your manuscript β€” so you always know exactly what to look at and why.

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Style Sheet (beta reads)

A reference document covering character names, locations, and any unusual vocabulary β€” keeping your story consistent from first page to last.

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Line-Edited Manuscript (proofreads)

Your manuscript returned with tracked changes for grammar, spelling, and punctuation β€” ready for your final review before submission.

Author Testimonials

Kind words from authors I've had the pleasure of working with.

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Jenn's beta read was incredibly thorough. She caught things my critique group missed entirely β€” particularly around pacing. Her feedback was warm but honest, exactly what I needed before submitting.

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Sarah M.
Picture Book Author
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I was nervous sending my manuscript to a stranger, but Jenn made the process so easy. Her proofreading was meticulous β€” every change was tracked and explained. I felt like she genuinely cared about my book.

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David K.
Self-Published Children's Author
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Getting both big-picture feedback and line edits in one round saved me so much time. Jenn delivered ahead of schedule and the report was incredibly detailed. Worth every penny.

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Tamara L.
Flash Fiction Author
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Worked with me? I'd love to hear from you.

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Common Questions

FAQ

Beta reading focuses on the big picture β€” story flow, pacing, character consistency, age-appropriateness, and overall readability. Proofreading focuses on the line level β€” spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting. Most authors benefit from both, so if you're unsure, feel free to message me on Fiverr and we'll figure out what's right for your project.
I specialize in children's books (picture books, early readers, chapter books), flash fiction, short stories, and novelettes/novellas. Genres I love include fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, thriller, historical fiction, Indigenous tales, educational content, and YA fiction and nonfiction.
All orders are placed through my Fiverr page β€” it's the easiest and safest way to handle the project, payment, and communication in one place. Click here to visit my Fiverr page and choose the gig that fits your project. You can also message me there if you're not sure which service to pick.
Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) is preferred, especially for proofreading β€” it allows me to use tracked changes so you can see every correction and comment. I also accept Google Docs and PDF. Google Docs works great for collaborative feedback, and PDF is accepted for beta reads.
Absolutely β€” first-time authors are very welcome. I'll walk you through the process clearly and make sure every piece of feedback feels supportive, not overwhelming. My goal is to make you feel like a collaborator, not a student.
If anything in my report is unclear or you want to discuss a specific note, I'm always happy to follow up at no extra charge. I stand behind the quality of my work and want every author to feel the service was worth the investment.
Ready to Get Started?

Let's bring your story to life.

You've worked hard on your story. Now let's make sure it's ready to impress. All orders and inquiries go through Fiverr β€” it's fast, safe, and easy.

Find me on Fiverr ✦

Message me with questions, browse my gigs, or place an order directly. I'll confirm details within 24–48 hours and we'll find the right package for your project.

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