Anyone willing to beta-read for my wife?

[sraun]

From her post here:

I have a short story (9,280 words) that is ready to send out to beta-readers.

Take two parts Wooster and Jeeves , one part ‘The Mouse That Roared’, and a dash of Inspector Clouseau. Pour into a spaceship and shake vigorously.

Anyone interested?

Comments

[coalboy]

I'd love to!

Short story - Jasper

[iraunink]

I'm looking for a mainly gentle and encouraging critique. I welcome notation of typos and incorrect punctuation. First reaction and general overview critique -
Do you like the characters?
Would you read more short stories about them?
Are there any places that have too much info/dialog/detail?
How is the pacing?

If the above is acceptable to you, please send an email to me with Jasper in the subject line. moc.reality@ytilaer.com

[jekni]

As would I

Short story - Jasper

[iraunink]

I'm looking for a mainly gentle and encouraging critique. I welcome notation of typos and incorrect punctuation. First reaction and general overview critique -
Do you like the characters?
Would you read more short stories about them?
Are there any places that have too much info/dialog/detail?
How is the pacing?

If the above is acceptable to you, please send an email to me with Jasper in the subject line. moc.reality@ytilaer.com

[archangelbeth]

I am not authorized to see that protected entry, so I have to ask here: what form of beta-reading is desired? E.g., how much grammar and punctuation commentary would be desired?

[sraun]

I'm having her read Pat Wrede's write-up on that (see http://pcwrede.com/blog/?p=538) - she should be able to answer it before she gets back to you.

[archangelbeth]

Ah, excellent. (Because I really, really notice grammar and punctuation... Often, I notice it more than the overall stuff, if there are any problems.)

*bookmarks the link, too*

Short story - Jasper

[iraunink]

I'm looking for a mainly gentle and encouraging critique. I welcome notation of typos and incorrect punctuation. First reaction and general overview critique -
Do you like the characters?
Would you read more short stories about them?
Are there any places that have too much info/dialog/detail?
How is the pacing?

If the above is acceptable to you, please send an email to me with Jasper in the subject line. moc.reality@ytilaer.com

[mmegaera]

I'd be willing to trade beta reads if she's interested -- her story for the first chapter of one of my novels.

But as archangelbeth said, I can't get in to read the entry.

[sraun]

Yeah, I went and looked - I hadn't realized it was locked. I told her to come look here and contact people. Might happen tonight, might happen tomorrow, should happen by the end of the day Sunday at the latest.

Short story - Jasper

[iraunink]

I'm more than happy to critique your work. Tell me what you're looking for in a critique.

I'm looking for a mainly gentle and encouraging critique. I welcome notation of typos and incorrect punctuation. First reaction and general overview critique -
Do you like the characters?
Would you read more short stories about them?
Are there any places that have too much info/dialog/detail?
How is the pacing?

If the above is acceptable to you, please send an email to me with Jasper in the subject line. moc.reality@ytilaer.com

Re: Short story - Jasper

[mmegaera]

Done. I'll look forward to your reply.