Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
Hi! I'm Forestwater. I love to read and write, and think I'm pretty damn good at it. But, as much as I love to write stories, I really prefer reading over other people's work and offering suggestions. So that's why I'm making this profile. Yep. . . . Not really sure what to say, except that if you send me one of your stories, please email me it, and put "My Story" and your penname under the subject title, otherwise I will delete it as a virus or something. |
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I'm very good at correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors (I only misspell in my own writing, don't worry!), as well as have a large vocabulary. I can also spot a plot hole or something that defies common sense, and am willing to point out more realistic ways of correcting these kinds of flaws. I can fix awkward wording, and add hints of description when needed. I'm also brutally honest; if something does not make sense, I will tell you, and I'll help you fix it. I'll also always let you know whenever I make any large changes or have any questions, because writers really need to be involved in the editing of their work, and know what their weaknesses are so they can improve. I'm thorough to the point of ridiculousness, and dedicated to helping someone make their story the best it can be.
I know a tiny bit of French (though I am not fluent), and can help with some French phrases. |
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
I am brutally honest. If you're very sensitive, or take criticism very personally, I am definitely not the right person to Beta your story. I might also take a while to respond to you; I have a surprisingly busy life, and am sometimes merely lazy. If I do not get back to you in a week, please send me multiple reminder emails (my email address is on the profile page) and yell at me, and I will definitely get back to you ASAP. I also -- as everyone does -- have some weaknesses that I don't fully realize yet, so be sure to tell me if what I'm doing bothers you. |
Preferred: types of entries I prefer over others
I love one-shots and stort stories, but I can always take on a longer piece (but expect it to take a little while; if it's a lot to read, I can't get it back to you for several days). I like a large manner of things and have a crappy memory, so I'm willing to read a lot more than I remember to put on my "preferred" list, so if you'd like me to read something not on my list, send it to me. If I've seen the movie or read the book or whatever, I'll read your story. If I have no experience whatsoever with your category, though, I will send you a PM or email saying thanks, but no thanks. I'd be no help if I've never heard of the thing before. |
Would Rather Not: types of entries I do not want to beta for
-I do not really like slash, but if it's tasteful and well-written (and adorable), I will read it. I will not, however, read anything rated M for sex, either slash or not. Call me prude; I do not like reading about sex. It weirds me out.
-I hate trolls. Parodies (well-written parodies) are fine, but trolls are just stupid and I don't like reading them.
-Male-preg. NO. No pregnant guys, please. It doesn't make sense! (I'm a big fan of common sense).
-Anything not-canon or that completely contradicts the category. (For example, if Snape suddenly professes his love to Hermione or something). Nuh-uh. I like canon. Canon's fun.
-Ugh. NO INCEST. Sorry, but it's too weird for me.
-Mary Sues. This is my personal pet peeve and my specialty. If your character is a Mary Sue, I will spot it and help you fix it (or, if it's beyond saving, I will help you kill it and start anew). |
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