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Malinwen
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 Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 6:44 am Post subject: Humble request for a beta... |
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Well, I'm curretly writting a story about a young, 19 year old girl that has been adopted by Boromir. Originally her father's from Rohan and her mother Gondorian, but due to heavy circumstances and being unwed, the mother abandoned the baby. So, basicly, the story truly begins just at the beginning of the War of the Ring. Nothing like a Mary Sue, she's completely normal, and just struggles to stay alive during chaos and war. For the moment there are only four bigger characters (the OC, Boromir, faramir, Denethor) but I wil be moving up as the story evolves.
English is not my native language, so I'd be very grateful if someone would just read through and correct my grammar and spelling. A slight warning here, however: I write in British English, as that is the type of the language I've been learning for a while now.
Le hannon.
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NancyBrooke
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| Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:01 am Post subject: |
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Do you have any idea how long you expect this to be?
Boromir with a kid???  That seems unlikely, but then I have known men who would rather be fathers than husbands ... must be an extraordinarily captivating child  Good luck with that!
hmmmm ... guess I should ask if this is movieverse or bookverse?
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Rhapsody
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| Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:40 am Post subject: Re: Humble request for a beta... |
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| Malinwen wrote: | English is not my native language, so I'd be very grateful if someone would just read through and correct my grammar and spelling. A slight warning here, however: I write in British English, as that is the type of the language I've been learning for a while now.
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This is very smart to mention Malinwen! The huge difference are to be spotted in style and not necessarily spelling. I had to remind enthusiastic people quite often that there are differences between the two styles, but then again: just as long if the story comes across, you shouldn't have too much to worry about. Since English isn't my native language, a beta who can assist you should have a knack for beta'ing ESL's, because it does make a difference.
Maybe just a tip, check out The Beta Pool thread. Many beta's are offering their services there as well, so who knows what you will find there.
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Sulriel
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| Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: Humble request for a beta... |
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| Malinwen wrote: | | Well, I'm curretly writting a story about a young, 19 year old girl that has been adopted by Boromir. Originally her father's from Rohan and her mother Gondorian, but due to heavy circumstances and being unwed, the mother abandoned the baby. So, basicly, the story truly begins just at the beginning of the War of the Ring. Nothing like a Mary Sue, she's completely normal, and just struggles to stay alive during chaos and war. For the moment there are only four bigger characters (the OC, Boromir, faramir, Denethor) but I wil be moving up as the story evolves. |
Wow - tough premise. ( spoken by someone who writes a warrior-Elf OFC who's involved with both the Sons of Elrond   )
I enjoy working with OFCs, but I'm not much of a Gondorian expert, and no good at all at grammar. Depending how far along you are, I may be able to help you with plotting and characterization at the draft stage if you can find someone else to help polish the gammar and commas and stuff afterward ... PM me through this site if you feel that what I offer might be helpful to you.
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wenont
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| Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:43 pm Post subject: ESL BETA Reading |
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Greetings!
Most of my BETA work is done for ESL authors. If you can give me an idea about the story length, chapter length (if it is not exceptionally long and you do not need the editing immediately) and such I would be happy to take a look at your work. I concentrate mainly upon grammar, punctuation, clarity of prose and dialogue/text flow. Send me a PM or email through this site if you are interested. I have several authors I am working with at the moment, but a bit of lag time between two has allowed a bit of space to fit you in.
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Malinwen
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Nancy ~ I'm currently on chapter four and everything has just begun, with Boromir leaving for Imladris. So I excpect at least one chapter inbetween the action to just symbolise the life of ordinary people during the WoR. Then I'll introduce the Dol Amrothian royal family, as that is essential to my story next to the Steward's and Rohirrim royal family. So I am currently playing with the idea of at least 15 chapters. But that's not final yet, I'm afraid.
I have this style of writting that is similar to Novedhelion's, meaning I use dates to divine the doings in one chapter. Approximately four or five dates to one chapter.
And I tend to stay true to the books, but I think a few scenes may have a touch of the movies.
Rhapsody ~ thanks! I'll head there as soon as I find the time.
Sulriel ~ as I've said, I'm on chapter four currently...so help with plotting and characterisation is greately appreciated!
Wenont ~ the chapter lenght is about 3 and a half pages in Word in Arial, size 9. I'll PM you with details soon. And hannon le.
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wenont
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| Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2005 3:13 pm Post subject: BETA Reading |
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You are welcome!  |
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