Help authors bring their stories to life
Beta reading made simple. Read unpublished manuscripts, share your thoughts, and be part of an author's creative journey—all for free.
What is Beta Reading?
Beta readers are the first people to read a manuscript before it's published. As a beta reader, you help authors identify what's working in their story and what might need improvement.
Your feedback is invaluable—whether it's noting a confusing plot point, mentioning where you felt emotionally invested, or pointing out inconsistencies. Authors rely on readers like you to make their books the best they can be.
Why Beta Readers Love Us
We've built the best reading experience for beta readers
Read Anywhere
Access manuscripts from any device with a web browser. No downloads or installations needed.
Mobile Apps
Download our free iOS and Android apps for the best reading experience on the go.
Easy Commenting
Leave inline comments exactly where you have thoughts. Highlight text and share your feedback.
Beautiful Reading
Enjoy a clean, distraction-free reading experience designed for manuscripts.
Read on the go with our mobile apps
Download the BetaReader app for the best mobile reading experience. Read offline, sync your progress, and leave feedback from anywhere.
- Free to use—always
- Free reader account—sign up or sign in to read
- Offline reading with mobile apps
- Sync progress across all devices
- Dark mode for comfortable reading
- Adjustable font sizes
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How to Start Reading
Get an invitation
Authors will send you an email invite with a link to their manuscript.
Start reading
Click the link to access the manuscript and start reading.
Share feedback
Highlight text to leave comments and complete any surveys the author created.
Questions from Readers
Do I need to pay anything?
Never! Reading manuscripts on BetaReader.io is completely free for beta readers.
Do I need to create an account?
Yes. To read a manuscript you sign up for a free BetaReader.io account (or sign in if you already have one). Your account keeps all your reading, comments and progress in one place across web and the mobile apps.
What kind of feedback should I give?
Be honest and constructive! Authors want to know where you felt engaged, confused, bored, or excited. Your genuine reactions are valuable.
Can I share the manuscript with others?
No. Manuscripts are confidential and shared with you in trust. Please respect the author's work by not sharing it.
Ready to start reading?
Download the app or wait for an author to invite you to their next project!