Writers Need a Reliable Team

Get your work into the hands of our team of professionals before it reaches the masses, and see what a difference an unbiased opinion can make! Find out how our virtual writing group can help take your book to the next level.

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Our Services
Beta Reading  |  Manuscript Critique  |  Zoom Consultations  |  Query Letter and Synopsis Critique  |  Editing  |  Coaching | Courses
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How We Can Help

We are experienced writers and editors with knowledge of both traditional and self-publishing best practices

We offer critical feedback on plot, pacing, style, character and dialogue with either beta reading or manuscript critique services

Full editing services (proofreading, stylistic edits, copy edits), coaching packages, consulting and ghostwriting services available

Guaranteed delivery dates help keep your project on track and ready to hit your next deadline

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What a Beta Reader/Editor Does

Reads your manuscript from start to finish with the eyes of an average reader

Offers critical feedback on story, character, plot, pacing, dialogue

Catches glaring grammatical issues, checks continuity, checks the tone of the piece for your desired audience/genre

Returns your work in a timely manner

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Client Testimonials

Cat Skinner manages the tricky job of delivering tough news with a positive spin. You walk away optimistic about your project and ready to take it to the next level, not devastated and morose, which can happen. I will definitely fold her into my mix of beta readers going forward!Linda Stevenson
Wonderful suggestions, very helpful and striking points of agreement with other Beta Readers, I can highly recommend Cat; she has given me value for money far beyond what I have found anywhere else!Mark Roser
By far the best feedback I have received on my book. I was provided not only in-line book comments but a thorough overview/summary of my book as well. And, all for what I considered to be a great rate! I will be using this service again for the rest of the books in my series.Kaylie Hunter
I highly recommend Catherine if you're looking for honest comments on ways to improve your work in progress. She's especially adept at identifying relationship problems with your characters and subplots that aren't carrying their weight. My only regret is that I didn't consult her sooner in the process.Doug K
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Client Testimonials

Cat Skinner manages the tricky job of delivering tough news with a positive spin. You walk away optimistic about your project and ready to take it to the next level, not devastated and morose, which can happen. I will definitely fold her into my mix of beta readers going forward!Linda Stevenson
Wonderful suggestions, very helpful and striking points of agreement with other Beta Readers, I can highly recommend Cat; she has given me value for money far beyond what I have found anywhere else!Mark Roser
By far the best feedback I have received on my book. I was provided not only in-line book comments but a thorough overview/summary of my book as well. And, all for what I considered to be a great rate! I will be using this service again for the rest of the books in my series.Kaylie Hunter
I highly recommend Catherine if you're looking for honest comments on ways to improve your work in progress. She's especially adept at identifying relationship problems with your characters and subplots that aren't carrying their weight. My only regret is that I didn't consult her sooner in the process.Doug K
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About Me

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My name is Cat Skinner. I’m an indie author, a poet and a journal therapist. I’ve been reading voraciously since I was four years old, so I know a thing or two about good writing. My favorite genres include upmarket fiction, literary fiction, urban fantasy, magical realism, thriller/suspense, mystery, humor, creative non-fiction and self-help, but I’ll read anything with enthusiasm.

I founded Your Beta Reader five years ago, and am proud of the way our team has served both professional and aspiring authors alike. We take great joy in helping our clients take their manuscripts to the next level.

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I’m happy to answer questions, and thrilled if you spot any errors or missing links on this site. Drop me a line!

    Contact Me

    I’m happy to answer questions, and thrilled if you spot any errors or missing links on this site. Drop me a line!