Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
JUST TO BE CLEAR: I have received numerous requests to beta from various people. Just from the initial message I have received, it is apparent that not only does this person not know how to write, they barely have the story itself under their grasp. I don't mean to sound above everyone, because I'm not. I was at that stage once too. But PLEASE, I don't have time or patience to edit a story that is barely a story in either logistics or content. If you feel your grammar isn't very good, or your story is underdeveloped, I AM NOT THE BETA FOR YOU. If you have writing experience and only a few problems you need to have me iron out, I will be glad to help. Honored, even. I'm sorry and thank you!
ACUTAL BIO: Even before becoming a beta, I would give readers feed-back to improve with. I am kind when I am telling people what to improve on with their story, and only give constructive critisism. I can promise you that I will not just be lazy, and only say 'good job' or 'needs improvement'. I will be VERY SPCIFIC, and will even edit your story completely if given permision.
As I do not like people to be suprised when they end up reading my profile after years of me beta-ing them, I will tell the world now: I am only fifteen. I've been writing since I was 8, and if you have read my stories from the beginning, you will know how much I have improved. |
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I am wonderful at keeping the story flowing nicely. I can tell you what should come next, or what I think should be coming. I have a wonderful vocabulary, and can make simple words more unique. I will give your readers a story they will eat up fast, and keep everything in perfect order. I can promise you that your readers will want more.
I'm an experienced writer, for the most part, and I will try and keep you looking that way. If I fail, I really am sorry, but I don't think I have just yet. |
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
I am not the best at spelling, but spell check on word usually takes care of that. I don't have the best use of grammar, but my mistakes are so minor that your readers will not notice them. I cannot promise a fast response. If you need your story pronto, tell me, but I otherwise suggest finding a back-up-beta. I will do my best to get to your story in my 'hectic' life. |
Preferred: types of entries I prefer over others
I preffer to beta stories on categories I know (ie: Teen Titans, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Twilight, etc), since those are the categories I write under and understand better. I will read any category, but I won't be able to keep check on the characters if I don't know the category.
IF you are working with Twilight, I will demand that you add onto their character personalities. I agree, the characters are fun to work with and all, but they need more flaws than what Meyer decided to sprinkle on. Overprotectiveness and clutziness are not flaws, they are quirks, as a flaw is something that make the character less appealing to the reader. |
Would Rather Not: types of entries I do not want to beta for
There are absolutely no stories I will not read, so anything is accepted. EXCPET if it is NOT a story. (see above) I don't mean poems. I get extremely aggravated with people who just send me 'plot outlines' and tell me to write the actual story. That is not beta reading, that it writing a story for someone, then having someone else take credit for it. AKA: stealing. I will not accept any plot outlines, horribly written stories, or anything I cannot understand. If it looks like a plot on a notebook page (very vague and stupid) I will refuse to do anything for it. |
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