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Beta Reader, anyone?

Discussion in 'Fanfic Discussion' started by nonjon, Aug 23, 2006.

  1. nonjon

    nonjon Alumni Retired Staff

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    Not sure why I didn't think of this before, but maybe it's time I got myself an official genuine bona fide beta reader (dunno why 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' popped into my head, but it did). Spelling and grammar would help, but storyline criticism and plot direction too. Someone to bounce ideas off and willing to tell me if something sucks and why.

    Eventually I'd like to go through my old fics as well and re-edit them (before shooting them off for beta). Or at least the 'Where in the World' trilogy, but that's not a requirement or anything in the immediate future.

    If you're another fanfiction writer, I'm certainly willing to do the same in return for you, if you want. Serious applicants only. Shoot me an e-mail at mcpunk812@yahoo.com, please.

    -nonjon

    (And yes, I browsed and gave a once-over to Perfect Imagination. I may end up trying someone out from there but something about that site just kinda takes itself more seriously than I take my fanfiction.)
     
  2. Dark Syaoran

    Dark Syaoran No. 4 Admin

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    I dunno about the beta thing, but if you ever need to bounce ideas off someone, I'm always willing to listen and add my two cents. Vash bounces ideas off me all the time, as well as a few other members on this site like Element and MrMucus.
     
  3. Duke of Rothwood

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    Well if you would like some help nonjon, I would be willing to do it.
     
  4. Mordecai

    Mordecai Drunken Scotsman –§ Prestigious §– DLP Supporter

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    Im more than willing, though I don't promise to be the best. I am good at bouncing ideas off, as Avitus can probably attest to. I am probably better than average at reading things over and giving suggestions for how it could be added to, spotting plot holes etc. I am probably about average at finding and correcting spelling and grammar. I am however, bloody excellent at rooting out and correcting americanisms.
     
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