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bandombigbang2014-04-18 12:59 am
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Beta call for writers!
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.
If you are in need of a beta for your story, copy and paste the code below, filling in the relevant information:
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.
If you are in need of a beta for your story, copy and paste the code below, filling in the relevant information:
no subject
Best way to contact you: Probably through my e-mail, which is.. ilovemuse_nsf@hotmail.com
Strengths as a beta: Spelling (although I live in Australia so I spell some things different), grammar, punctuation, and canon.
Weaknesses as a beta: I seem like a bitch sometimes? Sometimes the pressure of editing a chunk of work within a short amount of time is really difficult, especially with senior schooling; gross.
Expected turn around time: Depends on the word length, I can get through 30,000+ in a night, but then beta-ing it will take me a solid couple of days or so. Give or take a week.
What bands/characters will you beta: MCR and maybe Fall Out Boy..
What relationships/characters will you beta: Frank/Gerard
Any limitations or squicks: Not really, unless it's some kind of extremely rotten pornography. I won't beta incest, or any other weird slashes.. sorry.