I want a Beta

10/5/09 - 8:48 EST.

I have this story that I'm really planning to make into a novel. Since the story isn't complete I won't bother sending you the entire thing, I can send you the story outline. I need help with plot gaps, character progression, and ways to put in my theme of the story. I also need help with dialogue.

I would talk about it, here but I'm extremely secretive because the story has gone through three revisions so far, and from what I'm seeing many more.

Hey! I've read Hysterical Justice. Is that the story you want to publish later on? If it is, I want to try and beta it. See if you like my style.

Here's my beta profile url: http://www.fictionpress.com/beta/669534/Delineations_Alyona

So... I'm condensing everything from my profile:

Strengths: I like a good story. Therefore, I want to either write one or edit one. I'm good at extending a piece of writing; from scratch, you can expect a good 3000 words or more per chapter from me. Like, I can imagine the scene, and create several characters [complete with personality and appearance] off the top of my head. I learn fast, and therefore can adapt to any genre thrown at me, even if its' not my usual dish. I'd like to try things out. Oh, and yes. I know what plot gaps are. I'm writing a collab with a friend of mine, and she always leave plot gaps [no offence to her, I'm just saying.. XP].

Weakness: Spelling and Grammar. I always seem to look over it. But no worries, its' nothing serious. I can still edit s&g if you want, though expect some errors from me. I prefer to concentrate on the fluidity of the story, and whether it makes sense than the usual editing. Likewise, I think you need someone to make sure the story flows, not someone who concentrates on editing minor mistakes and sorts.

Actually, Delineations, Alyona Hysterical Justice was just an experiment (dialogue) for this new story I'm writing. In fact most of my stories are experiments (or WCC entires). December Frost (Detail), Generations of War (Action), Death of Anarchy (Emotion) One Week (Plot) Antebellum (Monologue). I'm just honing my skills here on FP, I don't desire to publish any one of the current stories, however, Hysterical Justice has been well received, so having it published in a magazine or something like that would be nice.

I would love to have you as a Beta Reader, Hysterical Justice could become a short story (a longer short story I mean), I would liked to have given the story a bit more closure so let's take a crack at it.

As for the other project (my novel), I don't expect you to help with that, I've already found someone.

Offer Closed.

Urgent Off-Topic

This it to my beta, Vic Taylor. I'm really sorry that I've been missing for so long, there's just a lot of stuff going on and its not my fault. I will continue by the start of November, and if I don't you can fire me. Promise. I repeat I'm really sorry for being gone and I didn't die and I'm even sorrier for posting here when I shouldn't. Sorries all around and catch ya'll later...:( *sigh*

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Hi there, Katie. I've emailed you (at least I think I have. I'm pretty sure I have your email right) and it's no problem that you've been missing for a while. Hope you email back soon.

And I apologise as well, for posting this when I shouldn't. :)

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I WANT A BETA – 10/26/2009

Genre: Manga/Horror/Fantasy

Summary: A city plagued by a horrible fate, causes the residents to flee to the ocean’s edge and divide the city with a great wall. Years pass, the creatures beyond the gate grow restless, threatening the lives of the residents once more.

I need help on my story BREAK. It's an original manga fiction circled around a group of teens living on a zombie-infested island. It involves magic, fighting, and a touch of romance (but not too much, just random puppy love). I need help with everything, grammar, plot, characterization, and descriptions.

Is someone willing to beta my story?

CLOSED (cuz time's up)

I would be happy to beta a story.

I am in need of a beta for "Fairy Bad News". If willing, I'd like suggestions on "Allure of the Mask" and the short story "Spitters are Quitters". Allure of the mask is rated T, all others rated M.

My beta strengths include a college degree in creative writing and communication. So, grammar, spelling, plot holes, bad characters and worse dialog are not problems. I can help.

I hate honesty in fiction. Characters who say everything they are thinking get on my nerves. There should be depth, lies, and angst. If your characters are too honest, I'll get bored. I have a list of phrases that irritate me as well.

Apparently this post isn't clear enough. Let me rephrase.

I would be happy to beta a story.

I am in need of a beta reader for my own.

11/13/2009

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Philodice, you need to specify if you are willing to beta or if you are in search of one and then bold the request. Also, please include the date of when you opened the request.

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Philodice's request is still open.

Philodice,

I can't really beta your story, but if you like you can beta mine. My story is called The Sign of the Rose and I have two chapters of it up already. It's a fantasy romance. Let me know if you want to beta it!

~Kay

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