I am a local author who would like one more test reader to read my manuscript this weekend. I desire someone who can answer basic but thoughtful questions after reading the rough draft. The story has been professionally edited once, but this will serve as the second reading for content and over all appeal, before I make my last changes and return it to my agent. An avid reader who enjoys A.A. fiction or urban novels would be ideal. If you only enjoy conservative literature, this would not be for you. Please be able to provide feedback within a few days. The page count is 442. I can provide a hard copy if neccesary. Lastly, you cannot discuss the contents with any other person, so you'd have to be willing to sign a basic statement of confidentiality. It's not sold to a publisher yet, so I can only offer a stipend at this time. If interested, please respond asap. I may be able to throw on some freebies later, if this works out. If you'd prefer a starter literary consulation, because you have questions about the publishing industry, I am willing to exchange an hour of my time instead. (The worth of this greatly exceeds the stipdend.) Please tell me a little about yourself, if you have some time over the weekend, along with the names of the last two books that you read. Thanks!

• Location: DC area
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• Compensation: no pay