The People Behind PL BETA
Meet the Team
PL BETA is a boutique manuscript development agency. Behind every reader report is a real person who genuinely cares about your story.
Patrick
Founder
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Sensitivity Support
Patrick is the founder of PL BETA and a BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ aspiring author with a background in professional acting. He brings a unique, lived-experience lens to every manuscript β honest, warm, and always in your corner.
π Books I Love
- Eragon series by Christopher Paolini
- ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas
- The Bone Witch series by Rin Chupeco
- Rebel Skies series by Ann Sei Lin
- Before The Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Johnathon
Horror Beta Support
Horror Specialist
Johnathon is our dedicated horror specialist. He reads for tension, atmosphere, pacing, and scares β the things that make horror actually work. Slashers, psychological dread, supernatural nightmares β he's read it all.
π Books I Love
- IT by Stephen King
- The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft
- My Name Is Lily Madwhip by William Dalphin
Bry
Technical and Branding Support
Visual & Technical
Bry keeps PL BETA looking and running its best. From visual identity and branding to the technical side of the agency, he works behind the scenes to make sure every client touchpoint feels polished and professional.
π Books I Love
- One Litre of Tears by Aya KitΕ
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontΓ«
- Something About Love by Peter Su
Debs
Client Support Administrator
Client Support
Debs supports the client experience behind the scenes β keeping communication smooth, details organised, and helping make every project feel cared for from first message to final delivery.
π Books I Love
- Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas
- Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
- The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins
- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
A boutique agency built on care
We keep our team small on purpose. Every manuscript that comes through PL BETA gets real attention from a real reader β not a checklist, not a template. Just honest, nurturing feedback from people who love stories as much as you do.