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Basic Information
First name
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Last name
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Email
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Country of Residence
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Reading & Writing Background
How would you describe your relationship with reading?
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Casual reader
Avid reader
Writer and reader
Editor / reviewer
Other
Approximately how many books do you read per year?
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Have you previously beta read or critiqued manuscripts?
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Yes
No
If yes: Please briefly describe your experience (2–4 sentences)
Genre Preferences & Strengths
Which genres do you enjoy reading? (Select all that apply)
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Academic / Educational
Fantasy
Literary fiction
Memoir
Mystery / Thriller
Nonfiction / Self-help
Romance
Science fiction
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Other
Are there any genres you prefer not to beta read?
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What aspects of a manuscript do you feel most confident reviewing?
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Plot / structure
Character development
Pacing
Clarity and flow
Engagement / reader experience
Argument or logic (nonfiction)
Tone and voice
Feedback Style & Approach
How would you describe your feedback style?
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When providing feedback, what do you prioritise most?
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How do you approach giving critical feedback on weaker areas of a manuscript?
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Availability & Commitment
How many manuscripts could you realistically beta read per month?
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What manuscript lengths are you comfortable reviewing?
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Short works (under 20k words)
Novellas (20k–40k)
Full-length manuscripts (40k–90k+)
No specific preference
What turnaround time can you reliably commit to?
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7–10 days
14 days
21 days
Optional Information
Do you have any relevant writing, publishing, or editorial experience?
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