Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
I'm a serious writer who likes to beta so we both learn something from each other!
I've taken creative writing course and will attend more of them in the future, so I've got a pretty good grasp of techniques.
Beta exchange is not accepted, and I'd like to take a look at your writing before accepting it; just in case it won't be uninteresting to me, so I can do my best!
My beta style is to give small notes in a different colour, and I also write a thorough review at the end of the chapter, so I don't actually make any changes. I just write my reactions and whatnot. I do not change anything unless it's minor, such as spelling or punctuation.
I am excruciatingly honest and blunt. I will rip you apart where it's needed and praise where it fits.
I prefer .doc documents sent by email.
Do feel free to discuss your plot with me! I love balling ideas.
MSN and email contact is the fastest way to go.
I look forward to hearing from you! |
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
Spelling, punctuation, writing techniques, flow, style, general tips and plot-holes, honesty. |
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
Grammar. I'm very honest, so please don't be too soft-skinned. |
Preferred: types of entries I prefer over others
Romance; no matter pairing. Vampires. I prefer serious writers. |
Would Rather Not: types of entries I do not want to beta for
LOTR stuff. Cliché stories. Crime. Were-wolf stories. Mothership (sci-fi) stories. |
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