Beta Readers Wanted!

Hi, all! I'm in need of some beta readers and, in the spirit of community, I'd like to offer my own services in exchange!<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>**About my work:**<br><br>*Genre:* Epic Fantasy<br><br>*Length:* 85,000 words (or ~300 pages, depending on the format)<br><br>*Synopsis:*<br><br>In a world torn apart by power, corruption, and heresy, a group of characters must navigate the challenges of their individual worlds while facing a greater threat that lingers in every shadow. On the continent of Eridoria, where the sun dips into the horizon and paints the sky with hues of crimson and gold, the balance of power is shifting. War looms imminent as the last remnants of magic are hunted to extinction.<br><br>*Themes:*<br><br>* Good vs Evil<br>* Redemption Arcs<br>* Trauma and Recovery<br>* Morality and the gray area between "good" and "evil" <br>* Loyalty and Betrayal<br>* Love and Loss<br><br>*Similar works:*<br><br>* The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan<br>* Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson<br>* The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>**What I need from you:**<br><br>* Critique on pacing, world-building, consistency, and overall flow.<br>* Comments on character development and overall enjoyment.<br>* Suggestions for future works and how to improve in your opinion.<br>* Your time and effort to provide me with a detailed critique of my work so that I, in turn, can provide you with the best critique possible.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>**What I can offer you:**<br><br>* One beta read of your work, including:<br> + A line-by-line critique including comments, corrections, and suggestions.<br> + A character analysis of all your characters and my thoughts on character development.<br> + A critique on pacing, consistency, flow, and enjoyment.<br> + A detailed analysis of your "theme" or "message" and my thoughts on how it can be portrayed better.<br> + A final analysis of your work as a whole, including suggestions and recommendations.<br>* Any kind of critique you think I'm missing, feel free to let me know and I'll do my best to provide it!<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>**About me:**<br><br>* I am a self-published author of 4 years.<br>* I've had 4 books professionally edited and published while taking critiques from over 1000 readers.<br>* I've had my fair share of beta reads in the past, both as the provider and the receiver.<br>* I am currently in my final year to obtain my Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing.<br>* I've worked with several professional editors and have learned to critique from both myself and other writers.<br>* I've critiqued works of poetry, short stories, essays, and several novels, both fiction and non-fiction.<br>* I've had extensive training in critiquing and editing, including a minor in Creative Writing, and I take my critiques very seriously.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>**How to apply:**<br><br>If you're interested in this opportunity, please reply to this post with the following:<br>* Your genre and approximate word count<br>* A brief summary of your work (2-3 paragraphs)<br>* Why you think this is a good opportunity for both of us<br><br>I look forward to reading your response!<br><br>- A.S