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VanatheEverYoung
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 Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 9:02 pm Post subject: Need an AU Beta |
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Hello everyone!
I'm looking mainly for a Beta who can spot grammar errors. But, I can handle constructive criticism about my writing too. In fact, I would appreciate it. My story is an AU, post-4th Age. It would be good for my Beta to have a working knowledge of the Roman Empire, Nazi Germany, and maybe Fascist Italy. If you know European geography too, I'll give you a kiss. It would be better for us both if my Beta has also read "Silmarillion" and "Unfinished Tales" (certain passages. I can't say which, it's a plot twist!). You don't have to work fast, just be a grammar-Nazi 
If anyone is interested, reply to this thread, e-mail, PM, AIM ... anything is okay. |
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ghettoelleth
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LMAO a short order for a beta Vannums!
Beta to have a working knowledge of the Roman Empire, Nazi Germany, and maybe Fascist Italy. If you know European geography too, I'll give you a kiss. It would be better for us both if my Beta has also read "Silmarillion" and "Unfinished Tales"
You forgot to add quantum and thermo nuclear physics. For any beta reading this thread, seriously, it is an amazing story and Vana is a great writer. I'd beta it myself but I can't pull my head out of the story long enough to notice the mistakes. Rock on Van 
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VanatheEverYoung
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, hush! I was just making sure I didn't overwhelm anyone after they volunteered! Fine, I subtract the qualifiers. If you can do grammar, you can Beta my story. Just read the footnotes, right ProbablyTruble? I love footnotes.  |
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SpaceWeavil
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I wish I could beta this as it sounds fascinating, but I simply don't have the time at the moment, with exams looming and one story being beta'd already. However, if you need help with any historical details or the European Geography thing, feel free to drop a question or PM.
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VanatheEverYoung
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Ah, Thank You. I know what you mean about the exam thing. I really should be studying instead of writing. If I think up any specific questions, I'll drop you a line. I would hate to ask you the questions I have right now. They probably involve reading an entire textbook.  |
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SpaceWeavil
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| VanatheEverYoung wrote: | | Ah, Thank You. I know what you mean about the exam thing. I really should be studying instead of writing. If I think up any specific questions, I'll drop you a line. I would hate to ask you the questions I have right now. They probably involve reading an entire textbook. |
Well, feel free Actually, I am currently sitting with my foot on a book called 'Greeks and Romans, their life and customs' as a weird coincidence, and I have a few books on ancient warfare techniques, mostly bought as research for 'Alliance'. I've a few things on Roman mythology, and some textbooks on W.W.II
I am seriously looking forward to reading this story though once it is posted.
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ghettoelleth
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You two make me wanna hurl! I'm lucky if I remember my OC's name from one chapter to the next.
Honestly, Spacey knows what color underwear Eva was wearing when Hitler decided they should torch themselves in order to end their honeymoon on a high note. 
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SpaceWeavil
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Grey. Everybody knows that. 
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VanatheEverYoung
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| ProbablyTruble wrote: | You two make me wanna hurl! I'm lucky if I remember my OC's name from one chapter to the next.
Honestly, Spacey knows what color underwear Eva was wearing when Hitler decided they should torch themselves in order to end their honeymoon on a high note. |
It's true! She e-mailed me the other day to ask what her OC's name is. I have to find a Beta before I can post it. This story is my baby, so I want it to be the best it can be. Any takers yet? Or did all my qualifiers scare you all away? I promise you don't have to read history textbooks for fun to understand the story.
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ghettoelleth
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It's true! She e-mailed me the other day to ask what her OC's name is.
Great, coke all over the keyboard again! (NARF) Shouldn't you be out in the snow slaying a turkey?
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VanatheEverYoung
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 You're high-jacking my Beta post! By the time any potentials read all of this, they'll think I'm so crazy they'll click the "back" button. 
And for the record. I am vegetarian.
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Annie103
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| I'd be happy to beta for you if you still need someone, I don't really know about what you're asking for, but I am a self confessed grammar nazi |
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VanatheEverYoung
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Great! Check your PM Inbox!
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VanatheEverYoung
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Hello, I'm back!
I need another Beta. Poor Annie seems overwhelmed right about now. Between my comma splices  and RL, she hasn't had much time to Beta. So, is there anyone out there who has some free time over Christmas break? And maybe even into the New Year? I'm looking mainly for a grammar Beta, but comments about the writing itself are welcomed. I don't need much, just some red font and a technical grammar word to tell me what to change. I come pre-packaged with my own grammar textbooks! Sad, eh?
If you can help, I'd appreciate it ... I'll give you a cookie. 
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Silvae
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| Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 2:20 pm Post subject: 2nd volunteer; will she too be overwhelmed by the Task?... |
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I can try if you like, even though I must admit I don't know much about facist Italy or Roman military techniques...  Do you realise I actually have some free time these holidays?!
Clara
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