Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
I'm an avid writer of both fan fiction and original fiction, and I love to read the works of others. Not to sound condescending or anything, but my favorite kind of writing is amateur writing, where I can see the nuts and bolts of a good story as it evolves and comes together. I'm a book collector, and I boast a library of books over one-hundred years old, ranging from a copy of 'The Divine Comedy' to the unabridged works of STC and Poe.
If you would like to get feedback from people I have beta-read for, contact one of the following people:
-Autumn Sparrow
-Vickie1
-Jovianokamigirl |
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I'm a collegiate English teacher, published in a few low-key magazines. I've been awarded by the City Cultural Society where I went to high school, and I've worked for a local newspaper. I also moderate a few forums and have done beta reading and shop editing for writers for several years now. I love to edit, I guess it's why I went to school to be a teacher. I just love watching writers evolve. |
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
I'm a perfectionist, and if I am not careful, I will agonize over stupid details rather than move on to work on bigger issues. I also have a hard time finishing long stories I write; I always finish them in my head, before they hit paper, so I lose interest. |
Preferred: types of entries I prefer over others
I am always game for certain stories;
Ben 10 / Ben 10 Alien Force
Negima
Tenchi
Final Fantasy
Crono Trigger / Chrono Cross
Rockman / Megaman
Teen Titans
Suikoden
Danny Phantom
Full Metal Panic!
Transformers
Although I'm willing to read and work on pretty much anything else.
I also like pairings that might not normally occur, sort of like . . .
Enzan-Meiru (Rockman)
Kitara-Zukko (Avatar)
Robin-Raven (Teen Titans)
Negi-Chachamaru (Negima)
Negi-Anyone but Asuna
. . . and so forth . . . |
Would Rather Not: types of entries I do not want to beta for
I don't like live action drama or reality TV, so please don't send me stories for High School Musical, Lost, or anything like that. I never watch them, so I don't know who the heck any of the characters are anyway. |
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