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Calligraphy
Joined: 21 Oct 2003
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 Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2003 8:28 pm Post subject: Need a Beta? |
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Hey, the newest newbie speaking. I don't tend to write that many fanfics (more into original works myself), though I've been reading them forever. I'd love to be a beta, and at the moment anyway I should be able to finish in a couple of days max.
Free to
- Check spelling, grammar, typos
- Do some plot bashing, make sure there are no holes in the story, etc
Thanks!
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Rous
Joined: 20 Mar 2004
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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I am looking for a beta. I do not really think they exist. You are like the fifth one I have tried. I am thinking about just posting the stupid story. If you are interested, it is an AU, pre Ring War, probably end up a romance, has some humor. It is a rewrite. Original is 19 Chapters, so far. I am not sure if I should just do this as a different story.
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sindohte
Joined: 13 May 2003
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Rous,
Beta readers do exist, but they tend to be elusive creatures. As much as I would like to help you out personally with your story, I am beta reading a few stories right now. So in addition to being elusive, betas are often busy.
The way that I have found that works for finding a beta is taking a look at who has posted a review for your stories. If someone enjoyed your work enough to take the time to give you some positive feedback, they might be willing to read your latest unpublished material for you.
Good luck in your beta hunting.
S
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Rous
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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My problem is that I have only posted poetry on this site, no fiction.
I guess I will try another avenue. Thank you for replying. You are the first.
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Leila
Joined: 04 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Rous wrote: | | I am looking for a beta. I do not really think they exist. You are like the fifth one I have tried. I am thinking about just posting the stupid story. If you are interested, it is an AU, pre Ring War, probably end up a romance, has some humor. It is a rewrite. Original is 19 Chapters, so far. |
I'm not sure if I could really be of any help to you (I've never beta'd before), but am willing to try if you can't find anyone else. Just let me know.
By the way, who is the story about?
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