EMAIL - ivyashby2025@gmail.com
🚨 Please note: This is not a paid position. It is a volunteer/internship opportunity ideal for someone looking to build their resume, gain publishing industry experience, or explore a future in editing, writing, or book reviewing.
About the Opportunity
I’m seeking dedicated beta readers to join me on a large-scale publishing journey. Over the next year, I’ll be releasing books across multiple categories — and I need thoughtful, reliable feedback before publication.
This role is perfect for:
- Aspiring editors, writers, or publishing professionals
- College students or recent grads seeking internship credit
- Avid readers who want to help shape stories before they’re released
Genres & Series You May Read
You’ll have the option to select which projects interest you most:
- Children’s Books (Ages 6–9) – Whimsical, imaginative adventures
- Middle Grade & Young Adult – Contemporary and small-town series that grow with the characters into adulthood
- Clean Adult Fiction – Hallmark-style romance, cozy mystery, and historical drama
Responsibilities
- Read and provide constructive feedback on assigned manuscripts (story flow, pacing, character development, clarity)
- Meet agreed-upon deadlines for returning feedback
- Maintain confidentiality of all unpublished material
Requirements
- Strong reading comprehension and attention to detail
- Willingness to provide honest but respectful feedback
- Ability to meet deadlines and commit to projects selected
What You’ll Gain
- Resume credit as a Beta Reader Intern for an actively publishing author
- Insight into the pre-publication process from manuscript to release
- Networking opportunities within the writing and publishing community
- Early access to unreleased books
📚 To Apply:
Send me a short message here on LinkedIn with:
- Your preferred reading genres
- Why you’d like to be a beta reader
- Your availability (hours per week)
About the Author:
Ivy Ashby is an author of children’s, YA, and clean adult fiction, including The Patchwork Path, Acorn Hollow Friends, Maplewood Seasons, and multiple Hallmark-style adult series.
Strong reading comprehension and attention to detail
Willingness to provide honest but respectful feedback
Ability to meet deadlines and commit to projects selected
0-1 years of experience in beta reading or similar roles
Must be located in the United States
Aspiring editors, writers, or publishing professionals
College students or recent grads seeking internship credit
Avid readers who want to help shape stories before they’re released
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