Testimonials
Dave Lawson
Fantasy Author
"Audrie is the best choice you can make for your writing.
She’ll champion your characters and your world, suggesting all the ways to enhance your vision and make your story the best it can be while still keeping everything that makes the story uniquely yours. She really digs deep. She asked me so many questions about my characters and my world: questions I’d not considered, which helped me so much when revising. My books are so much stronger because of her. She’s also absolutely hilarious and has an infectious positivity toward any book she works on. She grows to love and care about your characters just as much as you!
After working with Audrie, you’ll have a better story, more confidence in your abilities, and a much deeper understanding of the world you’ve created."
Ryan Skeffington
Science Fiction Author
“Audrie is the editor you and your story needs.
She dives in headfirst and falls in love with your story. There is an intense focus on it all: plot, characters, pacing, action, world, and believability. To have someone who values your story just as much as you do is incredibly rare and the diamond in the rough all writers should strive to find. I will be using Audrie as an editor and writing partner for every story that finds its way to the page. My stories are twice and thrice as good after she builds their foundation and core structure. I highly recommend her Developmental Edit Plus. It’s the best value a writer could hope to find.”
S.R. Arrkewey
Fantasy Author
"Audrie Hopper is an incredibly brilliant developmental editor!
She's a delight to work with. She is always there when you need to ask her something about what she is working on with you. She is honest and encouraging. Audrie really enjoys the story with you and truly engages with you and the book she is editing. Honestly, I could go on for a long time and fill up a whole page or two about how awesome she is as an editor and a person. If you're looking for a developmental editor that will help you grow as well as being encouraging, then Audrie Hopper is the perfect editor for you and your story!"
"Audrie's beta feedback was tremendously helpful in shaping early drafts of my book.
I found myself going line-by-line and accepting all of her recommendations because they were so brilliant. I'd absolutely recommend her to other writers."
Catie O'Neill
Romance, Fantasy & Science Fiction Author
"After being an amazing ARC reader for my first two releases, Audrie did an incredible job beta reading my third one.
She really went above and beyond with her thoroughness, catching plot holes and inconsistencies nobody else did. She pointed them out in a very kind and informative way and made it clear what would help improve the story in many spots. In addition, she also pointed out parts she loved and why and had me cracking up with her inner thoughts, predictions and reactions. She's stuck beta reading for me forever now."
Don Campbell
Horror Author
"My novella had the bones—creepy atmosphere, compelling characters, a plot that twisted in all the right places. But it wasn’t alive yet. Enter Audrie Hopper, who didn’t just read it—she dissected it with surgical precision. With an eye for tension and for rhythm, and a deep understanding of what makes horror truly get under your skin, she helped me take the story from ‘good’ to ‘can’t-look-away chilling.’
Audrie’s notes were thoughtful, smart, and to be fair spot-on—highlighting exactly where the suspense sagged, which moments needed more dread, and where the emotional stakes could cut deeper. Even better, she delivered feedback with clarity, humor, and just the right amount of tough love—like a literary Van Helsing, if Van Helsing used Google Docs."
C. William Phillips
Western-Thriller Author
"Audrie was an incredible resource as a beta reader for my book. She gave extremely helpful insights and helped me see things I had completely overlooked. This book was kind of a mess when she got it, and I have found myself taking basically all of her suggestions, because they’re just so good. I highly recommend her to other authors!"
G. J. Terral
Fantasy Author
"I worked with Audrie as a beta reader, and the experience was fantastic and in-depth. She offered slight sentence structure advice, often helping me find a better flow through asking questions about my reasoning versus telling me I should do something. This process helped me better understand the important bits of what I was trying/wanting to convey and what wasn’t clear to the reader.
On top of that, Audrie provided live feedback as and a great breakdown of things she enjoyed, things she didn’t, and areas that could be improved by answering more questions within the text.
I highly recommend trying out any of her listed services, as she really went above and beyond on my novella."
"I asked Audrie for a beta-read through recommendation from someone in my writing group, and Audrie did not disappoint!
Between constructive feedback and unhinged caps-lock banshee screeching I was both entertained and informed how I could improve on my story. I got a six pack from laughing at the comments! Audrie consistently pointed out the greats, the mehs, and the less good in a kind and constructive manner. 10/10 will ask Audrie for feedback again."
Bill Adams
Fantasy & Science Fiction Author
"A few friends used Audrie as a beta reader and said her feedback was fantastic. LIES!!! Nah, completely joking, Audrie's feedback was exactly what I was looking for. I'm a writer who thoroughly enjoys criticism where warranted but also in-line commentary, whether that be instant reaction or raising questions you want a reader to be asking at that moment. Especially the swearing at me when I want a reader swearing at me. Working with her was very easy, as there was communication throughout, especially with her ensuring she was giving me the type of feedback I needed. There's no doubting that I would recommend Audrie to anyone looking for a professional, honest beta read. Will definitely be working with her again on future project"
"Audrie was one of my professional beta readers on Book 2 in the Apidecca Duology. She came highly recommended by some seasoned indie authors, and didn’t disappoint.
Even though I hadn’t asked for a full edit, she gave very thorough feedback. Audrie praises what is effective and identifies the things that hold a story back. She has an eye for inconsistencies and plot beats that don’t come across as they should. With her perspective, I could identify what wasn’t landing the way I’d hoped. Every writer has those niggling things that bother them about their story … things you can’t place. Well, Audrie brought them into focus for me.
When I got stuck with ideas for fixes, she was ready with some suggestions. I can even credit her with a change of setting in a chapter towards the end of the book – it’s much improved.
One thing I especially enjoyed was the way she shared her emotional journey throughout her beta read. The capitalised reactions, underlined words and gorgeous sketches made her annotations special.
Much like a character in my book whose senses are dulled to the food he cooks for others, I get to a point where over familiarity with my work keeps me from tasting my words as a reader would. Beta readers who know what you're trying to achieve help you get a feel for your story again, and Audrie excelled at this."
"To quote the infamous Anakin Skywalker: “This is where the fun begins.” And working with Audrie is nothing short of it, because it shouldn’t be anything but. If I was to describe her beta reading with a single word, it would be experiential. It’s everything you could want for someone watching your back (what beta reading should be), as she looks at the process with the eyes of a reader but with the added mind of an editor.
She takes an approach to beta reading such that even large corrections are made to seem small. Her articulate notes leave both a lot of useful feedback and opportunities for inferencing other suggested changes. You’ll also get the experience of her artistic stylings and reader-based comments in the margins.
I would recommend Audrie Hopper as a beta reader to anyone. Full stop. In all honesty, writing a book and having her be a part of it is like having a signature recipe that people absolutely fall in love with, but a secret ingredient you never tell. In this case, however, I’m thrilled so shout that secret ingredient in my work from the mountaintops."
Lewis J. Sutcliffe
Fantasy Author
"What can I say about Audrie as a beta reader? I could say she's rubbish, but that would be a total lie. Her insights will not only improve your writing but also how you approach your next book. Without her invaluable insights, my book would have been much worse. Her notes are really fun to read and every so often you get a Glorius little hand-drawn image. Stop reading reviews and book her; it will make your book the best it can be."