[mod post] Writers Seeking Betas (2015)

Feb 08, 2015 12:41

You asked for it, and here it is! A writers looking for betas sign-up post!

Here's how it works:

If you are a writer in search of a beta (or an alpha reader or a cheerleader) please check out the form and rules under the cut...

This way to the form... )

betas, 2015, practical assistance, mod post, cheerlead me baby!

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stephenashton February 8 2015, 21:52:15 UTC
Username: stephenashton
I will need a beta: Late April/Early May
I need a beta for: How the fic 'reads'- pacing etc. - a second pair of eyes for spelling/grammar would be cool as well!
My story is: Wincest, Pre-Series Canon-Divergent, Major Character Death (kinda), John-is-a-dick, Dub-Con (undecided).
The best way to contact me is: PM

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dawnmay February 8 2015, 22:57:42 UTC
Username: dawnmay
I need/will need a beta: After May 1
I need a beta for Everything
I'm looking for a cheerleader or alpha reader too: Yes. I need a cheerleader asap.
More about what I want a cheerleader or alpha reader to do: encouragement, brainstorming, reading what I have so far, etc.
My story is: Wincest, No supernatural AU, angst
The best way to contact me is: PM or comment here

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rose_the_hat February 8 2015, 23:36:51 UTC
Username (or name): rose-the-hat
I need/will need a beta: Not really looking for a beta now. I just want to try and write. I'll worry about a beta later.
I need a beta for: Spelling, grammar, tenses
I'm looking for a cheerleader or alpha reader too: Very much so.
More about what I want a cheerleader or alpha reader to do: work on plot or story structure with me, serve as a sounding board, help me troubleshoot problem areas, plot holes and stuff like that.
My story is : J2AU
[Please DO NOT provide a story summary.]
The best way to contact me is: Comment here or send me a PM.

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redrum669 February 8 2015, 23:43:11 UTC
Username: redrum669
I need/will need a beta: After May 1
I need a beta for: Spelling and grammar, americanisms - language basically.
My story is: J2 AU, some violence and language.
The best way to contact me is: PM

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shadowsong26 February 9 2015, 03:13:50 UTC
Username (or name): shadowsong26
I need/will need a beta (now, after May 1, some other date): I have...mmm....somewhere between 2/3 and 3/4 of my story written as of right now? I still have some gaps that need to be filled and a couple chapters that are only half-finished. I'm going to say I'm hoping to have a full draft by the end of March, so...around then, I suppose? Though if someone's willing to work with me sooner, I would definitely appreciate that.
I need a beta for (e.g., spelling and grammar, character development, plot, story structure, everything, etc.) Plot and story structure mostly--right now I have a lot of text, about 20k of setup and then 50k of the actual plot, and I'm not quite sure the best way to organize it or if I'm including way too much information or if the pacing is off or anything like that. Also, any pointers on voicing would be appreciated.
My story is (e.g., J2AU, SPN future!fic, i don't know yet, etc.): SPN, near-canon AU, essentially an alternate S9, though there's background/setup stretching all the ( ... )

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