Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
Hey. I'm just your average beta reader. Not the best, not the worst.
I read quickly, so if my plate isn't completely overloaded when you send me your story, I can probably get it back to you within a couple of days.
Although I am very honest with my constructive criticism, I also try to be as polite as I can, because I know that no one likes a flamer.
I am generally a complete stickler for grammar, but I don't have a problem with stuff like starting your sentence with "and" or the occasional fragment. Stuff like that can often add to a story rather than detract from it, yeah? And then, of course, I have no problem with taking liberties with grammar and punctuation. It can be cool. Yeah.
And on the TV show fandoms: There are some in which I haven't seen the majority of the episodes, which means I may not know all the characters/background. For example, in CSI: Miami, I don't know Speed all that well, having only seen a couple of episodes with him in it, if that. So, please check with me first on those fandoms just to make sure I know what you're talking about. |
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
As mentioned above, I'm good with general grammar rules, but I let things like the beginning "and" slide because I don't think it's such a problem. My characterization is usually good as long as I know the fandom. |
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
Sometimes I beat around the bush. My dialogue is occasionally a little weird. I have real problems with writing long stuff--my stories are usually very short, and I have to fight to keep them long. So, that issue may bleed over into beta-reading. I don't know.
And sometimes, I end up putting words in a character's mouth--like, what I want to say instead of what the character should. I try not to do this, but it happens on occasion. |
Preferred: types of entries I prefer over others
Romance, angst, and hurt/comfort are my specialties. I can do some humor/parody, too. |
Would Rather Not: types of entries I do not want to beta for
I'm also really bad with action and violence. I can barely write it, so I doubt that I can beta it.
I don't have a problem reading graphic sex, but I doubt I would be much help beta-ing it, because I...um, don't know that much. Sooooooyeah. New subject.
And I'm not a huge fan of apocalypse fics. My reasoning being: When the world ends, everyone's going to die, not everyone-except-for-your-favorite-couple. |
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