This is the topic to go to if you are an author/poet in need of help from a beta. This is also the topic to go to if you are a beta, but have trouble finding suitable authors.

Authors as well as betas are allowed to open a request.

For "Beta Network" rules, go to "Read This First!"

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Moving on, this is the basic structure of Beta Network:

Author 1: I WANT A BETA - 7/31/08 I need help on a story. *insert other necessary information as stated below in "Post Requirements"* Is someone willing to beta my story?

Beta 1: Hello, I'd be willing. *insert other necessary information as stated below in "Post Requirements*

Beta 2: I am also willing to do the job *insert mandatory info specified in "Post Requirements"*

Author 1: I prefer Beta 1 and I wish to pick him. CLOSED

Beta 3: I WANT TO BETA - 8/1/08! *insert info*

Author 2: You sound just like what I need for my story! I'd be glad to have you as a beta. *inserts info*

Beta 3: Taken! CLOSED

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Only one request can go on at a time! Do not make a new one until the words CLOSED have been uttered.

Authors, you can only request a beta regarding a specific story, four at a maximum. Not more stories and not request to have a beta in general.

The "Left Over" list is for authors that did not get a beta, but still want one. That way, if a beta comes to this topic, they can look at the authors that are currently without a beta and then privately PM them. If the author on the list does get a beta, they must tell the moderators so he can be removed from the list.

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POST REQUIREMENTS

This is regarding the first post the author and the beta makes in their requests or responses to requests.

All requesters must state the date of which you start your request, according to FictionPress' time [year-month-day].

The author must state: The story they want beta-ed (title, summary and genre). They must also state if the story has already been posted and by how many chapters and if they want those chapters beta-ed too. Further, they must say how regularly (or irregularly) they update, and what they want help with (grammar, description, plot, characterization, dialog, setting, you name it). If the piece is not posted on FP yet, the author must state the current length of the story.

The beta must state: Their specialties (genres, anything in the second set of parentheses above), their weaknesses, link to their FP Beta Profile (if they have one) and link to the stories they have beta-ed in the past, if there are any. If the beta is the one making the request, they must also state their preferences in authors and their stories.

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LET THE REQUESTS BEGIN!

Left Over List

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This post is meant to collect all those authors that sought for a beta, but did not find any. Of course, if you wish to be on this list, you must specifically state so in your closing post. Our hope is that those on this list will be seen by betas that find them as a suitable author, and thus a partnership will start.

If you are on this list, but have gotten a beta, notify the moderators through PM so they can remove you from the list.

All information given here about the left over authors are those that the author gave themselves in their first post.

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List:

- noebody

Title: "Bubbles Erotica"

Summary: The Mermaid Princess is sent to the human world to heal her fear of Mermen. In doing so she runs into a cross-dressing perverted Prince who's head over heels in love with her. Will he be able to help her get over her fear while making her fall in love?

Genre: Romance/Fantasy

The story has been posted already. I mainly need help with grammer and spelling. I tend to update weekly or biweekly depends on how busy I am. Oh and a sidenote my story is rated M and has sexual humor in it so I need a beta that won't be bothered by that. Thanks look forward from hearing from all of you.

- LeonAle

The story I need beta-ed is "The Visitors". It's my first story on FictionPress; I've posted up to Chapter 3 so far. It's a Supernatural fanfic and also, to a lesser extent, horror. I'll give a brief description:

Harold Jenkins is driving along a dark road at night, and his mission is to deliver a secret package to a group of "Officials". Along the way, strange events occur, and he gets thrown into an encounter with beings that are not of this world. His task is hindered as he is captured by the beings and taken away on their ship.

I haven't updated in a very, VERY long time, due to the large load of homework I need to get through every day (and usually even more on weekends). Right now I am working on developing the plot and just set a path for me to follow until I am able to update regularly once again. I would like help on generally everything- particularly developing characters, creating a good flow with easy-to-follow dialogue, and creating descriptions that actually describe without going overboard.

Well, I think that covers everything. Is anyone willing to beta my story?

- mhiyelle

Title: Secrets of a Vampire

URL:http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2584744/1/Secrets_of_a_Vampire

Note: I have published 7 chapters, but it is alright if the BETA would only read til the 3rd chapter. It's in his/her own volition (if interested as well) to read the rest.

Category: Supernatural

Sub-category: Romance/Friendship/Family

Summary: It is considered high treason against the race when a vampire, especially of noble blood, copulates with a human. But Nerice Minjonet, the lone priestess of the race, broke this decree and bore a daughter from her beloved human, Alden Bloodwyn.

Knowing the gravity of her actions, Nerice left the vampire realm to be with her family in the human world while she used her powers to cloak her presence so the vampire sentinels wouldn't track her and the family down.

However, worse came to worst when her action and the fact that she left her post in the realm, ended punishable by death. Death of not only hers, but also of her then three-year-old daughter, Haley.

Left with no other choice, Nerice sets back to the vampire world to save her family. Even if it would mean traversing the road to her instant death.

More than a decade later, Haley was already seventeen years old. And she didn't have the remotest idea of her lineage nor her true identity. Her father, Alden, almost didn't share anything about her mother, Nerice. There wasn't even a single photo of her in their house.

But on her eighteenth birthday, a man -- with unnaturally long canines -- attacked her... and from that moment, her life started to change.

Though the truth finally unraveled before her, she had to deal with a lot more: her journey to escape from her death sentence with the help of the very person she loathed, her troubling hallucinations, the two women who would appear in her mind once in a while, and finally, the relationships she had -- with her best and only friend, Addie, and with her crush, Kenneth -- which are now in the brink of falling apart.

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I WANT A BETA!

I'd like my fantasy story, The Storyteller, beta-ed. Instead of posting the site's summary, I'll give a basic description:

The main character, Adrienne Harkness, is only looking for inspiration on her writing. Is it too much to ask? Obviously it is, because the book she picks up sends her to another world right away! So now she's stuck there, involved with saving it, whether she wants to or not. She gets visions of her best friend back home, she's trapped in a love polygon of sorts with him, a prince, and a mysterious bad boy who may or may not be part of a cult, she has a phoenix who won't leave her alone, and to top it all off, her new friend Jasper is in love with someone she hates. Just inspiration? Oh, yeah right. (I know the book thing sounds cliche, but it's not the 'sucked into a book' story, I promise).

So far the first ten chapters are up, and I'd appreciate if my beta could give me an opinion on those as well. I update every two-three weeks, depending on just how inspired I am at the time. Most of what I want help with isn't my grammar/spelling (though sometimes I screw up) but more of the creative aspects like plot, characters, setting, etc. Oh, and if you can teach me to be better at description, I'd love you forever.

I'm still a little fuzzy on the etiquette here, but I'm a beta, and I'm interested in beta-ing your story. Typically I do better with the little nuances of the game, but due to my current circumstances I think I'd really enjoy helping you along with the ideas and such.

Contia Mirian

Chure, I could beta for ya, sterling.

I am mostly a sci-fi/fantasy hybrid person, as well as a devoted user of satire as a method of plot development (if you don't get what I mean, read Did Not Recognize). I am also a member of the Cult of the Character (local thing), which involves proper character standardization and stable dialog. Something I have been commented on before is fitting description into dense packets of information evenly distributed at random...if that makes sense :)

Unfortunately, I can hardly spell, my grammar is confused by my multilinguisticallness, and I use words thinking of their connotative meaning and not denotative.

I have beta'ed in the past, but it was by no means official so I have no record of it. I thought I was a beta for this one person, but she hasn't gotten back to me yet, and it's been a month... so... :)

http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/561887/Robbertomo_Jerome_Straightpen

Um, hi. I'm a beta reader person thing. I'll beta pretty much anything you give me, even if it's something you wrote when you were in kindergarten and the teacher fell asleep reading. So yeah. Just PM me or whatever if you would like something betaed.

Since you so kindly suckered me into this forum (.. =] ...), I could be your beta. Umm... all my strengths/weaknesses are basically in my beta profile (http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/94208/FrenzyFan78). I'm really good at grammar and spelling; I work in the Writing Center at my university to help other students edit their papers. So, you know - experience.

Let's see.... downside: I will be out of town (read: Mexico) for a week in one week, so that will slow down the immediate beta-ing of the first 10 chapters. (Especially with the beforehand preparation I need to do.) After that, though, I'll have more time on my hands.

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I just want to give a bit of a head's up to some of the betas. This is the mandatory info you need to give in your post when answering the author's request:

The beta must state: Their specialties (genres, anything in the second set of parentheses above), their weaknesses, link to their FP Beta Profile and link to the stories they have beta-ed in the past, if there are any.

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Okay, carry on :) Arianna got a request for a beta.

Ok then

dreamer789 the worst beta in entire world

Strenght

Spelling, when I watch tv I always put caption so I guess you could say that I'm like the spellchecker. God I can't believe that I only have thsi as strength.

My weaknesses

My weakness huh?...well 2 things. I am not good with description and grammar has always been a weakness, I even have grammar problems with my first and second language and the worst part is that English is my third. so if you are bad with grammar then don't choose me, I'll just make it worse.

Preferred:

I like comedy and romance...well I mainly read this 2 type of genres. Tragedy can be nice. There are a lot of sweet things in the world but there are bitter things too, so I sorta like tragedy or angst.

Would Rather Not:

Fluffy romance and poetry. Poetry is something that I never EVER liked but I find it surprising that I actually wrote one...still no, I'm not beta-ing poems.

Hi there. I guess I'm intrested in becoming a beta? There seem to be a lot more more beta's then authors at this point, so I'll just leave my details and see what happens. :)

Beta Profile

Pro: characters, plot development, sentance structure. I'm not really picky about genre.

Con: commas hate me, minor nitpicky grammar stuff

Thanks!

Link FP Profile

http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/581955/Phoenix_Bright

My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths

I'm very good at detecting grammatical errors. I am also good at looking at the structure, the interest factor and originality. I'm not a perfect English writer, so I myself can make a lot of stupid mistakes. I like to write different stuff, from fantasy to romance etc. I like cliches, but I love original work, or a original twist on something cliche or commonly known.

My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses

Like I said, I'm not a perfect English writer and I make mistakes or sometimes lose the interest factor in one or two chapters. My weaknesses as a reader can also be that when it gets a bit boring I tend to stop reading although I make myself read it till it gets interesting again

I don't particulary prefer any specific type of story, so any stories are welcome. My favourite categories are fantasy and romance though.

http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/548718/Cylinsier

Strengths:

BA in English and an MA in Communications, so I have plenty of grammar and reading experience. I'm also pretty well read in poetry, essays, novels and just about anything else.

Weaknesses:

May be slow with longer pieces due to being somewhat busy a lot of the time.

I've done a lot of beta-ing, but nothing that's posted here due to the author's preference.

Strengths: I am willing to help an author become what they are able to become based on the amount of effort they are willing to put into a story. I am well verse in all aspects of story writing.

"Weaknesses": I have a strong belief that the author has to do a fair amount of the work and can come across as very cynical. Therefore, for those interested and unable to click on my name to get to my beta profile themselves can follow: http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/315258/Contia_Mirian to my beta profile site and find the rest of the information about my specialties and preferences and such themselves. Since, you know, it's on the profile.

Well, you all sound great, but I especially like the sound of...sugardisc. Is that great with you, sugardisc?

Hello, I am SnuffSnuff. I've beta'd quite a lot of stories, fanfiction and fiction. I check spelling and grammar mistakes, story structure, and the overall story in general.

My Strengths: I am quite good at the graphic stuff, which is violence, sex, and gore. Story structure is one of the main things I exel at, as well, as other things that come with the basics. I may sometimes be slow, but I am thorough.

My Weaknesses: http://www.fictionpress.com/u/346300/SnuffSnuff As you can tell...

But don't let my profile discourage you. I accept all stories (that have a plot), and do my best. Don't hesitate to contact me.

Ok, so I guess my last post was kind of wrong. So I'll try again. Hello. I'm fredtheflyingfish.

I really don't have a specialty genre I beta in, whatever you want I'll look over. When I write I usually stick to romance.

My weaknesses are that I tend to miss really obvious things when editing, but I'll make sure when I'm looking over someone else's story to read it enough that that isn't a problem.

My strengths are I'm pretty good at developing plots and know a lot of grammar, not sure how, but I do. So I can help a lot with that.

Here is my beta profile: http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/501344/fredtheflyingfish

And the story I'm currently betaing isn't up on FP yet, but it's somewhere out in the universe. I think.

Thanks for reading!

I chose my beta, and under rule 7, this request is now CLOSED.

I WANT A BETA!

Title: Born of Legend

Summary: During the vampire hysteria in The Grand Duchy of Tuscany (present-day Italy), Vittoria d'Succio's family comes down with TB. The villagers begin to suspect the d'Succios of being vampires, while Vittoria is suspicious of her new fiance. But Vita soon realizes that there are no real monsters other than herself (as you can see, I desperately need summary help ^^;)

Genre: Family/Historical Fiction?

This story hasn't been posted yet, and I am a very irregular poster so I can't really give you a clear-cut idea. I would mainly like help with description, dialogue, and relationships.

--Quick off-topic suggestion--

Would it be okay if authors added to their beta request the length of the story in question, particularly for ones that aren't posted?

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http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/548718/Cylinsier

Strengths:

BA in English and an MA in Communications, so I have plenty of grammar and reading experience. I'm also pretty well read in poetry, essays, novels and just about anything else. And hey, your story is set in Italy. I lived there for a few years, although not in Tuscany.

Weaknesses:

May be slow with longer pieces due to being somewhat busy a lot of the time.

@Off-topic suggestion-

That's a good idea, actually. I'll tell frac we should add it to the things writers need to say.

I could be a beta.

Beta profile: http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/458982/IkemasenOokami

I've not decided, really, on a preference yet, so I'm generally open.

Pros: Creative description; "hardcore", effective dialogue; everything teachers yell at you about in English class; making people sound real; I have no life so I'd be able to work on it

Cons: I've never truly beta-ed before; I'm not a big history buff

@ Arianna: Sure, I'd be happy to beta for you. :)

Hellow Dragonflydreamer, I'd be happy to beta for you.

My strengths are in grammar, plot contingency (if you say character 1 has brown hair on page 2, and blond hair on page 3, I want to know if she dyed it, or if you changed your mind), plot flow, and fluidity. I am a senior Creative Writinging/English Lit major (going for my BA), so I do know a thing or two about writing :) While I'm not really good with dates, I am really good at looking up dates...so I could be a help with historical accuracy.

My main weaknesses are spelling, and the inability to finish writing a story. Luckily for you, you will be doing the writing...I'll be doing the editing!!

I love historical fiction, so I would be unable to put down your story until we both think it's perfect.

Let me know if you want me :)

(If you want to view some of my writings, check out my page.)

BETA PROFILE

My Profile: http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/206329/JoeyLi

Strengths: I like to write stories that aren't exactly form fitting to the ideals of popular culture. Okay, fine, look at my list of publish stories and you'll think, why are you such a liar? Well, I can only say people change, those stories were at the least 1 year ago. However, I think, right now at this moment, I have improved greatly in grammar, therefore I will honesty say that is one of my skills. Another would be seeing the small details. I am very detail oriented when in the process of reading. If say at the beginning of the story he's wearing a blue shirt and by the end of the paragraph he's wearing a green one, I'll notice it. No matter what kind of story I'm writing, whether it's a tragic melodrama, or an action packed adventure, I always add in some sort of humour, I just can't help it. So comedy is a forte. Lastly, if you like flowery writing (which I understand is such a downfall if overdone), I am your woman. ps. I have a lot of experience in cutting out useless words/phrases/paragraphs/sections of a story.

Weaknesses: Flowery writing is my biggest weakness. I have to edit and edit and edit again just to cut out unnecessary stuff (which means I have lots of experience in that - I should add this experience to my strengths). Also, if I'm in a hurry, my grammar does lose its credibility. Which is why sometimes I take so long. Furthermore, I am very judgmental. I most likely already rubbed some people in the wrong way just by filling in this profile. I usually attempt to sound professional and neutral when commenting on a fault in someone's writing, but sometimes I just get such an urge to blatantly criticize, especially if I notice that the writer doesn't take their work seriously.

Genres: I love to read short stories and comedies. Anything about an awkward hero/heroine/character, I love (in any genre). I love vampires, I love romance, but most of all, I love coming of age stories. If the story makes me think, even better. I love stories with undertones of philosophy and psychology. If your dialogue is good, I will definitely forget about the plot. I choose dialogue over plot any day. Doesn't mean the plot can be incoherent, it just doesn't have to be extravagant.

Hello dragonflydreamer, I'll be happy to beta for you

Preferences: I don't really prefer anything above anything else, but if I had to choose I'd have to pick the following genres as my preference: Fantasy, Romance and Adventure.

Strengths: I have experience with beta-ing stories. I know how to work with people and make sure that what they want is what they'll get. My strengths also lie in grammar and construction. And also making a story interesting. I can work out story plots fairly easy.

Weaknesses: I have to get a deadline, so I can be done by that time, because I'm usually busy.

Stories Betad: Never forgotten / Quest Eolande by C.D, Warcraft III by L.M.B (none of these writers are member of fictionpress....yet)

Link Beta Profile: http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/581955/Phoenix_Bright

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New rule, dragonfly:

If the piece is not posted on FP yet, the author must state the current length of the story.

So please add that whenever you can.

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dragonflydreamer has requested a beta for her historical/family centered story. Offer your services if you think you can be of help

Current length, as in what I have written but not yet posted? I have a chapter and a half; a total of 804 words (but the prologue is very short and will be rewritten :p)

And thanks for all the responses!

Dangit...I keep on missing those requests :(

@SnuffSnuff

But there is still an on-going one :p Dragonfly hasnt made a decision yet! (at least I have not noticed it)

Ah, thanks! There's still hope.

Hummm... I think betas might have misunderstood this a bit:

NOTICE TO ALL BETAS:

Whenever you see an author with a story/style that you find suitable to your strengths and weaknesses, you must always make a new offer post if you want to beta for that person. Authors can only choose from those that explicitly answer their requests. They can't choose betas from previous requests, because those betas only offered for another author.

It is perfectly alright to copy and paste what you previously inserted as info, though pay attention to what the author wants help with. Modifications may be necessary.

If you have any further questions, please direct them here: Problems/Questions about The RG

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dragonflydreamer is up with a beta request!

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E.D. Fiorentino, only ONE request can go on at a time! As my previous post already stated, dragonflydreamer is up. Another request cannot start before you see the previous one has CLOSED. I will thus delete your post for it will most certainly confuse people

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dragonflydreamer is still up with her request.

And only one request may go on at a time. No new can start before it has ended. Please read the rules.

Alright, I won't tie this topic anymore. E.D. Fiorentino, I think you could really help me with my story. Would you mind beta-ing for it?

Oops sorry.

Sure Dragonflydreamer!! PM me and we'll work out the details.

Wonderful for both of you :) Assuming Dragonfly would have closed this a long time ago had she been online, I shall do the honors;

CLOSED

Haha...okay now I can repost my beta request :P

I want a beta!!

I realize I've also entered to be a beta, but beta's (sometimes) write, too! My story is called Sins of Tragedy. All I have posted so far is the preface (which needs a go-over), and I'm about 700 words into chapter one (which I could either post or email, doesn't matter to me). I also have partially fleshed out some of the really important parts of the story (which I am loath to mention here in case people actually decide to read it :P).

It's filed under General Fiction/Fantasy, but my roommate argued that it could also be filed under Sci-Fi because there are some science-y portions...so there's your warning to those who shy away from that kind of thing.

I need someone(s) who is skilled in grammer, punctuation, sentence flow, plot flow, isn't afraid of science (or is actually buddy-buddy with science), etc. I'm not afraid of constructive critisism, so bring it on!! If you have any more questions about the story, let me know, I'll try to flesh it out more.

I can beta you.

Preferences: I prefer anything that isn't a teenage romance.

Strengths: I have solid experience with character development. I'm also not unwilling to understand esoteric subjects. I am not ignorant of grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors in pieces that aren't my own. I can do what any reader will do for you: provide a fresh, outside perspective for an idea you've grown to love to write about.

Weaknesses: I dislike stock characterization. I also sometimes might not know the solution to a problem beyond its diagnosis. I prefer to have the writer think for herself after a point. I also take some time to give feedback -- up to a few days. I take awhile.

Genres: I'm fine with anything as long as it's not a teen romance.

Beta Profile: http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/195297/conspiracy_slayer

Oh ha, I just realized I neglected to post the summary.

"When a virus attacks her classmates and leaves them no more than animals, it's up to Stephanie to find a way to save them; but how much can your average teen do to when she's up against bio-warfare and it's all she can do to save herself from her friends?"

Story link is here.

And there's no teen romance or otherwise. I can't stand "fluffy" reading, and it makes me shudder just to write it myself.

Hiya E.D. Fiorentino! I believe I can beta for you.

My specialties like in characterization first and foremost, but I am definitely experienced with mechanics such as grammar, spelling, and punctuation. I love the fantasy/science fiction genres, and I have a fairly good background knowledge in most sciences. As such, I believe that I can not only help you plan out realistic, legitimate reasons as to why your bio-plague might work, but help you develop others as well. Realism is a great goal for me, and an aspect that I believe will truly make your writing attract audiences. I am more experienced with third person stories, but I have written a few first person stories of my own and so I also have experience with that. Adult themes or unusual ideas are not averse to me; in fact I rather encourage them.

My weakness mostly include poetry, for which I am not very experienced in at all. Similarly, I am more fond of description than not, and, as such, I may or may not encourage you to use more description than is absolutely necessary. However, all final decisions are naturally made by you. Depending on the circumstances, I also might take a while, but never more than a week, and hardly ever that. Usually I'll be done with editing any given piece in about three days.

My beta profile: http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/395754/Artemisia_IV

I hope that helps.

Hello, E.D. Fiorentino!

I would like to beta for your story!

I would say that my specialties include fantasy and science fiction, which are the genres I most like to read. I will also assist in grammar, punctuation, and as you mention, sentence flow. I will restructure sentences if they seem to complex or cluttered. I will also assist where I can in plot, if you'll allow me.

As for the science, I enjoy it! Give me a good idea, and I'll help you make it work! I admit I'm only in high school, but I promise I will do my best to let both the facts and my imagination guide you. =)

I may not always guide you in the right direction in originality, because I am not always a good meter of the general reading public. Oh, and another issue would be that I am just about to start my senior year (!!) so I can't say I'll be completely free. Nevertheless! I will persevere!

For an expanded profile, please take a look-see!

I have decided upon Artemisia IV, if that's alright with her. Thanks for all the offers!

In accordance to Rule 7 I hereby declare this request

CLOSED

The two parties will seek further contact through PM

I Want a Beta!

Title: The Forbidden Ones

Genre: Romance/Fantasy; Shounen-Ai

Summary: A runaway slave encounters a dragon - a race who are supposed to be extinct due to the age old Dragon Wars. A young lord who was passing by saves the slave from the dragon, or so he thought. Through the encounter of two young men and a dragon, their entwined fates will soon begin to change their own futures and very soon, the rest of the world...A forbidden encounter, a forbidden love. The fires of war are sparked once again. What will happen to the fates of dragon, slave and lord? Read to find out!

The summary is an outdated one and I haven't had the time (or motivation) to draft up a new one. My current beta seems to be very busy and I'd also like a second opinion. Since I lack motivation to write and I find it difficult to always be in a writing mood, updates are very irregular. This story has yet to be posted, but I have roughly 2 chapters completed that need a bit of a rewrite. The 3rd chapter is being put aside to see whether the rewrites will call for a rewrite of what I have of the 3rd chapter as well. Currently, I have roughly 3-5k words. I particularly need help with plot consistency, grammar, descriptions and characterization. Since I am writing a story about dragons, I would like this to be as original as possible so a beta who has thorough knowledge of dragons (both eastern and western types) is most preferable so that they can point out cliches and whatnot.

I do not mind a harsh, honest beta reader. This is my first story, so I'd like to gain as much experience as I can from it. I am also planning on this story being the second installment of a trilogy so background information on particular events will be scarce. I tend to be pretty repetitive and have poor word choice. (I will probably drive you up a 900ft wall with these.) Feel free to smack me with a thesaurus or two - I will need it.

I hope I included enough information, if not, let me know and I will clarify. It would be ideal if the beta reader has experience using Google Docs as sharing the files is easier, but it is not necessary.

I may consider beta'ing for you. I'll think about it.

Hi, I'd love to beta for you!

Strengths: I am good with grammar, sentence structure, and I will help you with your word choice issues. I believe I have a varied vocabulary. I also have some experience making sure characters are fleshed out and interesting, and I will find the best way to incorporate descriptions into your writing. I like to use Google Docs too, it's very handy.

I'm curious about what kind of dragon you have in mind, because most stories I have read about dragons speak of the western species. I am, however, somewhat knowledgeable regarding eastern dragons; after all, I'm Chinese. =)

Weaknesses: I'm at school, senior year, as mentioned in my other post. Since you have irregular updates, this shouldn't pose too much of a problem. It would be worse if you updated weekly. I have a busy life, yes, but I really would be interested in beta-reading your story.

And though you didn't mention this, I might be able to help out with the romance aspects. I'm a big fan of BL, which is part of why I'm so interested.

Finally, I will be honest with you, but I understand that criticism hurts. Be assured that I will mention the good aspects as well as the bad. And I will encourage you to write, if that's what you need.

My profile: http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/424091/Dawnella

I could be a beta.

Beta profile: http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/458982/IkemasenOokami

I've not decided, really, on a preference yet, so I'm generally open.

Pros: Creative description; "hardcore", effective dialogue; everything teachers yell at you about in English class; making people sound real; I have no life so I'd be able to work on it; some knowledge of dragons (mostly Eastern, but willing to do research if necessary); I love to smack people with dictionaries and thesauruses

Cons: I've never truly beta-ed before; I have no clue what Google Docs is (but willing to learn)

I'm sure others are waiting for me to wrap up my request, so I choose Dawnella. Is that ok with you?

That's great. PM me about the details and we can work it out from there. Thanks!

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I would like a beta

I currently have a story up that need to be beta-ed. I would like current chapters and future chapters to be beta-ed.

"Running For Eons". This story is a Sci-Fi/adventure/comedy story. It tells of Eon, who ran away from his home planet avoid death and he lands on Earth and meets Vita, who also is running away. Zexel, Eon's ends up not just having the galaxy police find Eon, but himself, Vita, and a Galaxy Polce Captain's sister.

I update about 1-2 times a month.

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