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cymrulady
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 Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 3:45 am Post subject: Beta Please? |
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I'm new to the forum and I notice that all stories must be beta read first, so is there anyone who could please help me out?
I've written a humorous piece and am in the middle of a tear jerker but am worried whether they reach the standard. I've not too many problems regarding spelling and grammar but need feedback regarding the general content and readability of my stories from a more knowledgable person on this site. Please help.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 9:01 am Post subject: |
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Greetings:)
Uhm, what sort of story is it? As in, elves, men, hobbits, Fellowship...?
Tell us a bit more, precious, bait your hook well! 
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cymrulady
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| Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 3:06 am Post subject: Help please |
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It's a funny based on Helm's Deep. (Is humour accepted here? Hope so, 'cos I've got a warped sense of humour!) 
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Humor, within the bounds of the guidelines as set forth by the admins, is most welcome! Be sure to look at those guidelines and correctly categorize your story when you post it:) We very much enjoy humor; I know that recently SpaceWeavil's Fell Beast 1 & 2 have been well received, and I am exceedingly fond of Viv's "Snorg: Letters From Mordor".
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cymrulady
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| Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:30 am Post subject: Beta Please? |
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I just checked the guidelines and I don't think I've infringed any but just as a general guide - what would you think isn't acceptable?
I suppose it could be classed as a re-written script, picking up just before the Elves arrive. It centers on Legolas, Aragorn, Gimli, Haldir and Theoden mainly. It's written in script form with asides by the narrator. Sorry - I'm probably being a bit vague.
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NancyBrooke
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| Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:17 am Post subject: |
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I'd be happy to look at it, Cymrulady. I'm a stickler for grammar and spelling, and have been around OSA for a long time so have some clue about what tends to be okay around here.
Can you shoot me a copy by e-mail?
nb@nancybrooke.com
I suggest, though, that you keep trolling for a second beta: two perspectives are better than one and, though I'm practically perfect  , I might miss something ...
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cymrulady
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| Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 5:13 am Post subject: Beta Please? |
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 He, he. Thank you Nancy. I got your pm before I read this so I'll hold fire until you get it in case you don't fancy a Haldir story. (Hope you will 'though - I'm desperate for someone else's opinion, good or bad)
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