Keen Reads is what beta reading should be.
Authors need keen readers to help them release polished first editions, but tracking down beta readers and collecting useful feedback is harder than it should be. And if you do get feedback, now you’ve got to compile all those comments from multiple documents, emails, and texts.
Meanwhile, great beta readers are the unsung heroes of the literary world. They deserve more recognition and better rewards for helping books reach their full potential before they hit the shelves.
Keen Reads solves both of these problems elegantly.
We match talented authors with enthusiastic readers and encourage writers to tip. Readers fill their bookshelf knowing what they can earn, and writers get detailed analytics that you can’t get from traditional beta reading.
The results? Deeper insights. Faster feedback. And readers who earn worthwhile rewards for doing what they love.
Keen Reads for Authors
Advanced Analytics
Go beyond comments to see how readers are engaging with your manuscript. Track reading time, drop-off points, and more — even if your reader doesn’t submit comments.
Get Unbiased Feedback Faster
Feedback from family and friends is great, but strangers give you the most honesty. Match with beta readers who shop for stories like yours and accelerate feedback by offering rewards.
Stop Juggling Documents
See comments from all your readers in one place. Compile feedback easily, while every reader still gets a clean copy. No more comment threads or shared docs to manage!
How It Works for Writers
Upload your manuscript
When your manuscript is nearly market-ready, come to Keen Reads to get the final polish. Upload from most document formats.
Fill up your tip jar
Funding reader tips is the best way to ensure that you’ll reach your audience. Readers with a history of quick and quality feedback get first access to paid opportunities.
Make data-informed final edits
See reader feedback and behavior data that show you the friction points in your manuscript. Get the most complete picture of your book’s potential for commercial success.
Keen Reads for Readers
Get Paid for Feedback
Keen Reads encourages authors to tip their beta readers for detailed feedback. Earn money for your honest opinions.
First Access to Awesome Reads
Be the first to read up-and-coming novels before they hit the shelves. Read as much as you want for free.
Influence the Books You Love
Your voice makes a big difference and helps authors publish stories that more readers love. Beta readers are literary heroes!
How It Works for Readers
Build your reader profile
Reader accounts are always free. Tell us about your reading preferences to get matched to manuscripts you’re keen to read.
Add up to 3 books to your shelf
You can see when the tip jar is full, and what the requirements are for earning those tips. Manuscripts expire, so finish reading before the deadline!
Build your reputation to earn more tips
Readers earn positive ratings by finishing reads before the deadline and submitting detailed feedback. The higher your reader score, the more likely you are to earn generous tips.
Request an Invitation
To keep the quality of our community high, writer and reader accounts are only available by invitation. Keen to join the Keen Reads community? Send us a request here.