Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
I'm pretty versatile. I can go for just grammar/spelling corrections or all the way for making suggestions on style and characterization. I use the 'Track Changes' feature in Microsoft Word as well as its 'Insert Comment' feature, but I can also go for the simpler 'all corrections in bold' technique. It all depends on the customer, so to speak. ;)
My expectations of a 'customer' are that they at least consider my suggestions, though they're not obliged to use them. They are, after all, just suggestions, and it's not my story, it's theirs. |
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
Spelling. Who doesn't?
Characterization often falls in as something I'm good at, but, obviously, only for fandoms I know.
I like to think I'm good at correcting style, especially in the realm of word repetition and awkward phrasing, probably because I'm such a nitpicker with it in my own stories. |
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
Grammar. My formal education in grammar leaves MUCH to be desired. I know what sounds good, though, and since fanfiction is by no means formal writing, I don't think grammar matters terribly much here. |
Preferred: types of entries I prefer over others
I like and work better with fandoms I know. |
Would Rather Not: types of entries I do not want to beta for
Heavy smut. Excessive violence. Mostly the heavy smut, though. Lighter smut isn't an issue, mind. ;) |
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