Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
I've been helping my friend to edit a trilogy of young adult fantasy novels she's trying to get published, and I really enjoy doing it. Which sounds weird, but whatever.
If I see anything wrong, I won't hesitate to tell you, but I try to be as polite as possible...unless I start to get irritated, in which case sarcasm will be employed liberally. However, I'll also try to find some good to balance it out, since I like to help people to improve and crushing their spirits isn't exactly the best way to go about doing that. |
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
Unfortunately for all of you, I'm a history major, which means that I'm required to write in a semi-coherent fashion. If I have to do it, you do, too. As such, I WILL be helping you with grammar, spelling, and punctuation as needed, whether you've asked for it or not. |
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
I also happen to have an unfortunate tendency to lecture. A lot. And I'm also very into the sarcasm, as mentioned above.
I feel it fair to mention that passive voice plots against me. |
Preferred: types of entries I prefer over others
-Fantasy.
-Romance.
-Historical.
-Young Adult.
-Supernatural or SciFi are negotiable, as well as song lyrics and poetry. |
Would Rather Not: types of entries I do not want to beta for
-Pieces with overt religious themes.
-Slash.
-Vampires.
-Werewolves.
-Zombies.
-Angels.
-Manga.
-Violence or sex simply for the sake of violence or sex. |
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