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Discussion in 'Fanfic Discussion' started by AlbusPHolmes, Aug 30, 2012.

  1. AlbusPHolmes

    AlbusPHolmes The Alchemist

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    Beat me up if this is the wrong sub-forum to post in.

    I have been thinking of this plot bunny for a while; letting it stew in my head for sometime now and I finally think it's time to get started with the writing. It is mostly Dumbledore-centric and set in the last part of the the Goblet of Fire. Basically Dumbledore deduces who the traitor is and takes action (I don't want to go into any more details here).

    I have figured out what I think is a pretty solid outline for the story, but I need help with characterisations, any unforeseen plotholes and proofreading so I'm asking for the aid of someone who is really good at betaing (preferably one who has written good fanfics as well) so we can discuss and toss ideas around. I have a short snippet written (about 1000 words in case anyone's interested about my writing level). So, any takers?
     
  2. Ched

    Ched Da Trek Moderator DLP Supporter ⭐⭐

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    I think is probably the right sub-forum.

    How long is this story going to be? Is the whole thing set in GoF or is that just where it starts and it goes on from there?

    If you want someone to look over your entire plot to check for plotholes or massively OOC moments, then I hope someone takes you up on it. I'm looking forward to seeing something Dumbledore centric myself.

    As for proofreading and general beta-ing though, I'd say that's pretty much what the Work by Author section is for. Some folks do have a group of betas they show things to before posting in WbA, and then they get commends in WbA before posting to ffnet or wherever, but I don't think that's really the standard.

    Might also join IRC and poke people in there, not to beta for you so much, but maybe to ask questions about plot holes or characterization or whatever (if anyone seems interested).
     
  3. T3t

    T3t Purple Beast of DLP ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Once you've completed a chapter you can pm me a google docs link; I've done a fair bit of writing and have beta'd for Voice of the Nephilim for the last six months or so. I do mostly stylistic editing but that's because Voice has his characterizations/plot pretty well down pat, so I can certainly help you with those if you need them as well.
     
  4. Ched

    Ched Da Trek Moderator DLP Supporter ⭐⭐

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    I'd have a look as well, because it sounds interesting, but I haven't written a lot myself.
     
  5. AlbusPHolmes

    AlbusPHolmes The Alchemist

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    Thanks! I plan on having the story start mainly from slightly after the second task beginning from the death of Crouch Sr. (with a few flashbacks) and I don't plan on it being being long since it's going to fast-paced. I do have a short snippet that I'm itching to have evaluated, but I will churn out the first chapter and let you guys have it at.
     
  6. Ched

    Ched Da Trek Moderator DLP Supporter ⭐⭐

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    Send me the snippet in a PM if you want.
     
  7. AlbusPHolmes

    AlbusPHolmes The Alchemist

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    Cheddar, I sent the PM. T3t, as soon as I'm done with the first chapter I will send you the link.
     
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