Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
Currently I beta slash fiction at nick and greg dot com.
I will do whatever is asked from just structure and punctuation to anything you ask of me really.
I accept either word or e-mail documents as those are the formats I can access from home. I have office XP, so anything newer may be a problem, but I can usually convert. If the case is that you have newer than XP then it's best to send a document as an e-mail. |
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
To be honest, I'm average (good average) at everything but I am a secondary school teacher so my standard of English is high.
As far as strengths goes I am good at spotting bad sentence structure and spacing stories out to make them easier to read. I am good at editing speech, spelling and grammer for writers of English as a second language.
I am also good at offering advice in a non-threatening and as kind as is possible way. I have a beta of my own for my stories, so I know how hard it can be to get even the most constructive of critisism.
I have a fast turnover time - on average the same day or the day after, but depending on commitments (vacation time, exam season etc) I may sometimes may a little late in getting your story back to you, but if this is likely to be the case I will always let you know.
Basically, I always try my hardest, and if you're not happy with what I do tell me how to improve and I will try my best.
If you want to read any of my fiction that I have on another site to see if you like my writing style please let me know and I can give you the link. |
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
Occasionally I can find spelling difficult so I always use dictionaries and spell checking software. |
Preferred: types of entries I prefer over others
I love to read other peoples work and there is very little I have issues or problems with!
I don't mind most things but I prefer not to read angst and character death to be honest.
I really like Slash. It's my favourite kind of story! Nick/Greg or general CSI slash including crossovers really rocks my world. I also like stuff based around manga novels - especially Death note.
Basically though if you have taken the time to write a story of any kind I will take the time to read and beta it! |
Would Rather Not: types of entries I do not want to beta for
As I said, I will beta pretty much anything, but I don't like angst and character death, but I will do that too if asked.
I also prefer stories to poetry. |
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