Welcome to BookishEnds!
Hi, I’m Alexia! Helping writers get their stories into the best shape possible is a passion of mine. I’ve been providing literary and author services to writers since 2021 and have worked with over 300 clients on indie published, traditionally published, and personal projects.
I’m here to help you from cover to cover, beginning to the end.
Are you ready for this?
While writing is rewarding, some challenges can occur during the process, like
Writing characters outside of your lived experience
You want to diversify the world of your book, but you’re not a Black writer, so you need help ensuring any biases or stereotypes aren’t unknowingly coming through on the page and that your Black characters are fleshed out.
Needing guaranteed feedback
While it can be a joy for friends and family to offer to read your book, sometimes they can be unreliable, either taking longer to read the book than you need or giving you unactionable and little feedback.
looking to hook readers
You’ve seen the graphics all over Instagram and TikTok of quotes and scenes from other authors’ books, but you feel too close to your book to find the kind of quotes and content that would entice readers.
Following genre conventions
Whether you’re writing a new-to-you genre or just need an outside perspective on a beloved genre, you might need help figuring out what readers are expecting or the tropes common with that genre. Unsure if your romance has the necessary HFN/HEA? Not sure if your fantasy worldbuilding is clear? Want to ensure readers aren’t guessing the killer in the first chapter? Looking to see if your memoir will emotionally resonate?
I understand your Challenges, and here’s Where I Can Help
Guaranteed Feedback
My critiquing style involves giving a mixture of praise and suggestions. I’ll let you know what you’re doing well, while also pointing out areas I think can be smoothed out for the reader. If you want an honest reaction to your writing and actionable feedback, I’m the right choice.
Hooking Quotes
I can read your book and find the quotes and snippets that will pique readers’ curiosity.
Genre Knowledge
As a bookstagrammer and blogger with a voracious reading appetite and who reads a little bit of everything, I’m in tune with the current market and genre conventions.
Service Offerings
$.0022 per word
Alpha Reading
Need feedback in an early stage or as you write?
An alpha read is the best choice if you have an unpolished draft that you’re looking for more big-picture feedback on, like worldbuilding and plot and character development.
$.0020 per word
Beta Reading
Want to know if your book is meeting reader expectations and adhering to genre?
A beta read is the best choice if you’re looking for an overall impression of your work that focus on elements such as plot, pacing, characterization, worldbuilding, and readability. It can also point out plot holes, inconsistencies, and unclear passages.
$.0025 per word
Sensitivity Reading
Writing outside of your own experience or culture?
While a sensitivity reading won’t guarantee your writing is inoffensive, it can illuminate places in your writing that might include stereotypes, offensive language, or inaccurate generalizations and help you write more authentic and fleshed out characters. I can read the entire project or applicable excerpts.
Specialty: Black/African American, Southern, Agoraphobia, Panic Disorder
$.0028 per word
Beta & Sensitivity Reading
Interested in both services?
For one price, you can get a combined beta and sensitivity reading to ensure you’re dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s.
sTARTS AT $30
1:1 Call
Need someone to bounce ideas off before, during, or after the process of writing?
This is the best choice if you need to figure out a problem with your characters, worldbuilding, dialogue, or plot. The call can also be focused on sensitivity topics.
$15 per 10,000 words
Quote Pull
Preparing to market your book? Looking to bring new eyes to your backlist?
My quote pull service is a great option if you’re looking for someone to read your book and pull out all the memorable quotes and moments that would make for an enticing marketing materials.
get a Query/Blurb Critique totally Free!!
One pass of a query or blurb critique is included with every purchase of a beta read, sensitivity read, or beta and sensitivity read.
Value $25
Query/Blurb Critique
Plan on traditional or indie publishing? I’ll focus on the length, the hook, and if there’s a clear understanding of your characters, plot, and stakes.
Here’s the Process…
1
Sign On The Dotted Line
After you fill out the inquiry form, I’ll respond within 24 hours. Once the details have been confirmed, you’ll be sent a contract and invoice through Square to sign and pay.
2
The Adventure Begins
Once the contract is signed and the invoice is paid, you’ll receive a form to attach or link your document. Then I’ll begin reading.
3
The Adventure Ends (Or Does It?)
After I’ve returned the documents, you’ll have access to ask me any questions that come up during the rest of your writing/publishing process for this project.
frequently asked Questions
What genres and age categories will you read?
I read several different genres and all age categories from picture book to adult. I also have no restrictions on subject matter or triggering content.
Genres I’ve worked on: Contemporary, Coming of Age, Erotica, Fantasy (Low, High, Epic, Urban), Gothic, Historical Fiction, Horror, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Memoir, Mystery, Nonfiction, Paranormal, Poetry, Romance (Sports, Dark, Paranormal, Why Choose, Omegaverse), Romantic Comedy, Romantasy, Science Fiction, Self-Help, Suspense, Thriller, and Women’s Fiction.
Age categories I’ve worked on: Children’s, Middle Grade, Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult.
Do you only read novels?
No, I accept and have read blog posts, essays, short stories, novellas, and novels. I can also read individual chapters and excerpts from a larger work.
Do you have a word count limit?
No, but depending on the length of the project, my turnaround time might increase.
Will you leave inline comments on my document?
Yes, I leave inline comments on every project I work on. My inline comments highlight the places the feedback in my reader’s report applies to and also show how I’m reacting to your work as a reader. I’m the person talking to the screen while watching a movie, except I’m doing it for your book.
What does your reader’s report entail?
Depending on the genre and content of your work, I will talk about a mixture of structure, plot, dialogue, pacing, worldbuilding, character, and my overall impression. I’ll talk about all the elements you did well and then go into the specific elements that I think need clarification, expansion, or reduction.
What is your preferred document format?
I accept either Microsoft Word or Google Docs. If you wish to send a Google Doc, I ask that you refrain from accepting/rejecting suggestions or resolving comments until after I’ve sent my report to you. For ease of reading, the document should use 12pt font and be double spaced. I also prefer that chapters are navigable in the document by using chapter headings.
Can I send a questionnaire in lieu of receiving a reader’s report?
Yes, I will accept questionnaires with a maximum of 30 questions.
Can I book your services in advance?
Yes, if you’re not ready to send your document but would like to get on my calendar, you can select booking in advance on my inquiry form.
Do you use AI in your services? Can I send you a book I wrote with AI?
No, I don’t use generative AI in my personal life or in my business. I will not feed your book to any AI program or use it to write my report. And no, I will not work on any books that have been written with AI.
From My Clients…
Author of Ride With Me, Digging for Heaven, Digging for Destiny, & Ride it out
“Alexia is so helpful and enthusiastic in tackling difficult questions across genre and tones. Getting in touch with her is easy and flexible. She strikes the perfect tone of being patient and friendly while completely certain in her reads. A great editor and reader who makes what can be an arduous process illuminating and fun!”
– Jenna Jarvis
Author of the Essence and Runes Series
“Alexia was absolutely amazing! Her feedback on the readers report and the in document comments were absolutely incredible and helped me feel more confident about my story and the characters. Do not hesitate to book her!”
– Taylor Lynn
Author of the Crown of Ellova Duology
“Alexia provided wonderful feedback on ways I could make my work stronger, but she also was quick to point out the things she loved about the book. Her inline comments let me know if I was hitting the right emotional beats from a craft perspective while also leaving her own personal commentary which I found endlessly entertaining. You can tell Alexia cares deeply about writing and storytelling as her passion for literature is clear in her Reader’s Report. It was incredibly detailed and highlighted everything she liked in the book while still being clear on what changes would be needed to publish the best possible novel. Alexia lets you know which parts she loved and cheers so loudly for her clients. She has such an amazing eye for the little details and I felt she really understood the story I was telling from the start. I will definitely be hiring Alexia for all future projects. Her commitment to helping writers grow and polishing their stories makes her a fantastic beta reader. She is someone I will always be recommending for anyone needing a sensitivity reader for their Black characters or general feedback on their WIP and I can’t wait to work with her again.”
– Sienna Harlow
