Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
Welcome, for those of you who wish to acquire my beta reading services please pay attention to this profile. I don't want any complains because you want me to look over your story, and it did not meet the criteria.
As for me, I've been writing since I was 11 years old, so about 10 years now. Most of my stories are fan fiction, and they require some revisions before I post them up. I'm currently a college student with a part time job. So it will most likely take me three days to a week to revise your story. If I think it's interesting then I'll revise it sooner, and if I think that you were 'out to lunch' when you wrote this then I'll let you know.
My job isn't to make you feel like crap, however I will be honest about your work. If I think it's good then I'll say so, if I think it's bad then I'll say that too. If you feel offended then it's nothing against you. I'm just trying to do my job to help you become a better writer. As I said if you were 'out to lunch' then you'll know.
As a beta reader, I must give you the perspective from the readers point of view, so I'll let you know if I'll enjoy it as a reader. Things I tend to focus on, spelling, grammar, sentence and paragraph structure. If your sentences are not making sense or they're awkward, I'll tell you so. If your story really doesn't make sense as if you didn't put any effort into proof reading your story then I won't bother reading it. I also focus on plot, characterization and overall development of the story. So if I feel that you didn't explain your plot or describe your characters well, I'll let you know about that too.
One story I will not do is yaoi or boyxboy stories, and graphic torture, self-muilation stories. That's just not my thing.I also don't want to beta read a story that's going to be a one-shot, because if I'm interested in it, then I'll be mad at you for not continuing the story. Everything else, send it to me and I'll see what it's like.
And remember if I'm taking the time to beta read my story then the least you can do is read mine. Common courtesy right? |
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I'm really good at catching mistakes in spelling, grammar, sentence and paragraph structure. I'm pretty good at catching the plot and the description of characters as well. I want to be able to envision a story in my mind, like a movie. I love reading so the maximum time I'll take to proof read a story is one-week. If I love it then I'll get it done right away. |
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
Some times I only put in half the effort if I feel that a story doesn't interest me. It may not be your fault, because everyone has a story that they captures their interest and some may not so. I just something that happens. If I feel that I'm not interested in it, don't take it to heart. It may not be a story that I enjoy reading, but someone else might like it. |
Preferred: types of entries I prefer over others
Stories that are interesting with a complicated plot. Ones that develop the character, and stories that are going to longer than one or two chapters. Every else is on a case-by-case basis. I'll let you know if I'll continue to proof-read it. |
Would Rather Not: types of entries I do not want to beta for
Yaoi (boyxboy) stories, graphic torture, stories that are going to be one to two chapters, and stories that are 'out to lunch'. |
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