List of Services
Sensitivity Reads
As a writer myself, I know how important it is to strive for authenticity. I have lived experience with:
- Autism/ADHD (late-diagnosed; I am also certified to help autistic/ADHD children in educational settings)
- Chinese/Malaysian culture
- First and second generation immigration (I am both an immigrant and a child of immigrants)
- Being a woman in STEM (I am a programmer)
I always aim to give gentle but honest feedback. Sharing your work can be scary, and I want you to be assured that I won't make any harsh judgments — I'm here to help you make your manuscript better.
My tastes are eclectic, but I lean more towards contemporary stories. I am not a good fit for hard sci-fi or anything with lots of body horror.
My prices vary by word count. They are:
- 15k words or below - £50
- 15-40k words - £75
- 40-70k words - £100
- 70-90k words - £125
I aim to finish manuscripts within 2 weeks. If you require a hard deadline, please let me know.
Interested? Please click the button below to get started. :)
I will never use AI to read your manuscript or generate feedback.
What writers have to say...
Rian Lynch
“ Ivy was one of the beta readers for my queer adult sci-fi romance. Her feedback was thoughtful and deeply respectful of both the story and its characters. She identified nuanced details about my neurodivergent protagonist and offered practical suggestions to make the character more authentic. Her feedback was encouraging from start to finish, and I know my manuscript is stronger as a result.
Chezza Lee
“ Ivy did a wonderful sensitivity and beta read on my manuscript! Her suggestions were thoughtful and insightful, and she truly understood what I was trying to do with the book. Her feedback gave me the confidence that I was portraying Chinese culture and mythological elements in an authentic and considerate way. Also, all her reaction comments were such a pleasure to read! I highly recommend Ivy as a beta reader and truly think your manuscript would be in good hands.
Websites
I am a professional web developer and designer. I created this website with AstroJS, but I also have experience with ReactJS, Shopify, and WordPress. I have over 9 years of experience creating marketing and eCommerce websites for in-house companies and agencies
Chances are, you're here because you're a writer, and you want a website to showcase your work. In that case, I can help you create a fully bespoke WordPress site that aligns with your brand and literary career.
You will be able to freely edit the content of your site, meaning you can change the pages, text, images, and links. I do everything including ideation, design, development, and launch.
I value accessibility, and always ensure that my websites meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
I will work within your budget, which can be discussed if you get in touch. :)
Contact me for web development services
Art
Art is my original special interest! I've been drawing for a very long time, and still dabble in it. My prices are:
- Character portraits - £30
- Full-body illustrations - £60 per character
- Scenes including characters and fully detailed backgrounds - £100 or more depending on complexity
Examples of my work:
Contact me to commission art