r/HireaWriter • u/Plastic_Sky9492 • 19h ago
Hire Me Need Help with your Manuscript???
Hi there! I'm Amelia Birch- a fantasy, dark romance, dystopian writer who also happens to specialize in manuscript assessments/ evaluations, developmental editing, and beta reading. For my freelance services, I prefer to work with romantasy, psychological thriller romance, horroromance, dystopian, sci-fi, epic fantasy and the like.
My focus when working with clients is on providing candid, genuine, and constructive feedback that allows you as a writer to not only grow in craft and skill, but also to help you open the doors to your manuscripts' greatest potential. I do this by analyzing your WIP and pointing out what is working, what isn't working, the why behind it, and how to fix it.
Current Fall- Winter '26 Pricing (prices will go up after the new year):
- Up to 50k words: Beta read: $50 Manuscript assessment: $100 Developmental edit: $250
- Up to 100k words: Beta read: $80 Manuscript assessment: $160 Developmental edit: $400
- Up to 150k words: Beta read: $120 Manuscript assessment: $225 Developmental edit: $600
What each one is:
- Beta read: reader reactions. Where I got confused, bored, or hooked. In-text annotations included.
- Manuscript assessment: whole-book structural diagnosis delivered as an editorial letter, with a prioritized revision order. In-text annotations inside full manuscript for +$75.
- Developmental edit: Evaluation of your manuscript, plus hands-on work within (as approved- character arc, pacing, scene structure, voice consistency), with an editorial letter and in-text annotations.
Good to know: I'm comfortable with mature and dark themes, including trauma and heavy subject matter. I've worked in behavioral health for over 15 years, so sensitive, disturbing, and controversial subject matter does not concern me. I'm comfortable with all, and I have a knack for understanding appropriate representation of trauma and mental illness on the page.
Hesitant but curious? I also offer a Free 5,000-word sample read with a written editorial letter so you can see how I work before you commit.
Over 150k words? Message me for a quote- ALL projects are customizable depending on where you're at and what your needs/goals are.
https://linktr.ee/WriterAmeliaBirch
Portfolio on Google Docs:
116k Beta Summary
5k Sample of a completed 117k Manuscript Assessment