Beta readers, transformed

Your readers feel everything
Now you can see it

Watch as beta readers react to your manuscript. See exactly where they laugh, cry, get confused, or fall in love with your story.

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ReaderPulse feedback view showing inline reader reactions on manuscript

Traditional feedback leaves authors in the dark

Getting honest, actionable feedback on your manuscript shouldn't feel like guesswork.

The Old Way

  • Vague comments without specific context
  • Missing emotional context for reader reactions
  • No way to see patterns across multiple readers
  • Uncomfortable social dynamics preventing honesty
  • Requiring readers to create accounts

“I liked it! The characters were good. Maybe the middle was a bit slow?”

— Typical reader feedback

The ReaderPulse Way

  • Precise feedback tied to specific text
  • Emotional reactions captured as readers read
  • Clear patterns through inline highlights
  • Anonymous feedback ensuring honesty
  • One link works everywhere—no signups

5 readers loved this section

“The twist at the end of chapter 3 gave me chills!”

— Whimsical Whale, anonymous reader

Powerful features

Everything you need to understand your readers

Stop wondering if your story works. Start knowing exactly where it shines and where it needs work.

01

Live Reaction Tracking

Watch as readers highlight passages that made them laugh, cry, or sit on the edge of their seats. Every emotion captured as it happens, tied to exact passages in your manuscript.

02

Inline Highlights

See reader reactions directly on your manuscript. Color-coded highlights show exactly which scenes resonate and which fall flat—no vague feedback, just precise emotional data.

03

Share Anywhere

Just send a link—readers can start giving feedback instantly without creating an account. Post it on Reddit, share it on Twitter, drop it in your writing group, or text it to a friend.

04

Version Comparison

Did your revision actually fix the pacing issue? Compare reader reactions across different drafts with concrete data instead of guesswork.

05

Reader Management

Invite beta readers with a single link. Track their progress, see who's finished, and manage your reading team effortlessly.

06

Build Your Mailing List

When readers finish your story, they can subscribe to hear about your next version or release. Grow your advance reader list with every manuscript you share.

Six emotions, infinite insight

Each reaction type maps to a specific emotional response, giving you a clear vocabulary for understanding how readers experience your story.

❤️Loved😂Laughed😢Cried😴Bored😕Confused💭Other
Simple workflow

Three steps to better writing

01

Upload your manuscript

Drop in your Word doc or paste your text. We’ll format it beautifully for your readers.

02

Share with readers

Share a single link anywhere—on Reddit, Twitter, in your email list, or just text it to a friend. Readers start immediately with no account required.

03

Watch the magic happen

See reactions flow in as readers experience your story. Every highlight, every comment, every emotion.

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ReaderPulse dashboard showing reader statistics, completion rates, and feedback

See exactly where readers react with color-coded highlights on your manuscript

FAQ

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