Apologies and updates!

[akamine_chan]

So, this mod's life pretty much imploded and melted down into a big puddle of goo. Massive apologies for disappearing for so long.

At this point, we're running behind - Wave One writer sign-ups were supposed to close two days ago and rough drafts for Wave One are due in a month.

I just want a quick count of how many people are on schedule and how many are not even close. If it seems like there are a lot of people who would benefit from having more time, we may push back the schedule for Wave One.

Poll #15243 On the road again...

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 16

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Wave One writers: Will you have a 20k+ word draft by May 16th?

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Yes, certainly.
4 (25.0%)

Yes, if I get some help.
3 (18.8%)

Maybe, with luck.
8 (50.0%)

Uh, I don't think so.
1 (6.2%)

Fuck, no. I don't even have an idea yet.
1 (6.2%)

Ticky ticky ticky!
4 (25.0%)

Wha? Sorry, I was distracted by Patrick Stump.
6 (37.5%)

I have questions/concerns that I will enumerate in the comments.
1 (6.2%)

If you are waffling about signing up as a Wave One writer, now is definitely the time to commit one way or the other. We will close the sign-ups next Thursday, April 24th. And keep an eye on the comm; we'll be putting up resource type posts soon. \o/

Beta call for writers!

[bbb_mod]

In a lot of ways, the beta is the most important asset a writer has. The beta is the voice of sanity. Of reason and logic. Sometimes, the beta is also the voice of smack-down. Ouchie.

Good betas point out continuity flaws, typos, rough patches, tangled sentences, convoluted punctuation, and a whole host of other problems. They do all of this tactfully and carefully so that the writer doesn't go cry in the corner after deleting their story.

Great betas are enthusiastic and squeeful, and help push, pull and drag the writer over the finish line. They cheer on the writer, give constructive criticism, and generally are made out of glitter and intelligence.

If you think you can handle this, then copy the coding from the block below, and paste it into a comment. Then fill it out, telling us all about your wonderful beta super powers.

Things that might be your strengths or weaknesses: line-editing, plot, structure, characterization, grammar. Specialized knowledge, familiarity with specific canons.

<b>Name</b>: <b>Best way to contact you</b>: <b>Strengths as a beta</b>: <b>Weaknesses as a beta</b>: <b>Expected turn around time</b>: <b>What bands/characters will you beta</b>: <b>What relationships/characters will you beta</b>: <b>Any limitations or squicks</b>:

If you are in need of a beta for your story, copy and paste the code below, filling in the relevant information:

<b>Name</b>: <b>Best way to contact you</b>: <b>Main bands in your story</b>: <b>Main relationships/characters in your story</b>: <b>What are you looking for in a beta?</b>