Abby Bathurst
Publishing Hopeful and
A Beta Reader
As well as studying Creative Writing and being a writer, I am a publishing hopeful and beta reader.
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I'm working towards a full-time career in publishing and have already had two weeks of work experience at one of the biggest publishers.
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My beta reading services are available on Fiverr. ​It is something I do because I enjoy it and appreciate how each manuscript I beta read develops my editing skills.
Penguin Random House Work Experience
In July of 2025, I took part in a two-weeks work experience programme at Penguin Random House UK in London.
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Across the two weeks, I worked within the Marketing and Publicity department of Vintage.
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I learnt a huge amount about the publishing industry and PRH as a publisher. I developed so many new skills and improved on those I already had.
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It was the best two weeks of my professional career.
 The staircase in reception at Penguin Random House |  A desk in reception advertising that it's Penguin's office |
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 The wall of the staircase in reception at Penguin Random House |  A lift selfie during my second week working there |
 The Vintage shelves as you enter the department |  Myself and Simon Lazenby from Sky Sports F1 |
My Beta Reading Testimonials
Reviews of my beta reading services provided by my clients on Fiverr.
jacktaylor581
"Abby was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. It has been a real pleasure working with her! Gave a very detailed critique and provided me with great feedback about my project! Would 1000% Recommend her services to anyone! Thank you Abby."
ultima_scribe
"Abby delivered a thorough review of my manuscript. Based on her submission, it was obvious that she had reflected on the material and read the entire draft. Her feedback was kind and encouraging. I was overall very satisfied with her as a beta reader!"
bilboa4412
"Abby helped me tremendously on my plot, characters and pacing. I appreciate all her work and patience. I'd work with her again. cheers!"
moomani
"Abby is an exceptional beta reader, and she provided her feedback astonishingly quickly."
deirdre28
"Very responsive and extremely thorough feedback with the manuscript very clearly marked up. I am still working through all the very helpful comments and notes. Would definitely use Abby again. There were many helpful suggestions and questions which will help me to clarify certain parts on the novel. This is the first time I've used Fiverr and would highly recommend both Fiverr and Abby's services. She delivered promptly and before I expected."
deirdredee
"Second time I have worked with Abby. Responsive and very professional, fast turnaround and excellent feedback. Looking forward to working with her again."