Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
Hello! I can help you by correcting spelling/grammar errors, improving tangled sentences, and improving dialog. I'm pretty quick at catching errors and preserving the integrity of the piece. I usually print out a copy of the piece and correct that.
I got a 5 on the A.P. Literature test, a 4 on the A.P. European History test, and 3s on the A.P. American History and A.P. American Government tests. I'm also decent in math and science. So if you need that sort of information, I could probably tell you or I could pull it out of a textbook. I was on my high school's Yearbook Copy Staff and wrote articles and captions. I also was an editor on my high school's Literary Magazine, Pegasus. I have a 34 on the English portion of the ACT (out of 36) and a 33 on the Reading portion. I was an Orator on my Debate team. |
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I have a great grasp on English. I have experience in correcting other people's written work. I have helped improve my fellow debaters' speeches and I catch errors in my school's Literary Magazine before it goes into publication. Additionally, I am on the proof-reading team for that magazine. I do have a talent for catching those mistakes. I also took a class that discussed the mechanics of writing, like dialog, tone, voice, diction and whatnot. I especially love dialog and can help fix it so it flows with the story. |
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
I have a tendency to fall behind on things. I would have to correct errors on a print-off during school, and if things get too hectic, well. . . I might not catch all of your mistakes, but enough that nobody should notice right away. I don't think I'm mean, but honest. I'm not a computer geek and I zone out on techno-babble because I just don't get it.
I like Science Fiction, but its really not my forte. I wouldn't be able to catch technical errors. Okay, maybe one or two, but not much.
Don't ask me to diagram a sentence. I can fake a lot of things, but I couldn't fake that even if I was dying. |
Preferred: types of entries I prefer over others
I could probably do well with Historical Fiction. I would love to do Science Fiction, but as I said, I'd probably get lost in the techno-babble and miss something. I am very sarcastic and love satire. |
Would Rather Not: types of entries I do not want to beta for
I am sick of fantasy. I will not read it. I'm also not a huge fan of romance, and I hate westerns. Please stick to the ratings because I just don't read smut. No sex, no gore, and please keep the swearing to a minimum. |
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