Beta/Cheerleader Sign Ups 2019/2020
Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Sign up to be a cheerleader and/or beta and help your writer finish that fic! Whether helping with SPaG or simply giving encouragment when writer's block hits, cheerleaders and betas are the lifeblood of any fest ( Read more... )
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Cheerleader or beta (or both!): both!
Preferred communication method: tumblr DM at username above, but I'm open to alternatives.
Preferred document format: Google Docs or MS Word
Strengths as a beta/cheerleader: an excellent grasp of English grammar (and how to wield it), a good ear for writers’ styles, and lots of enthusiasm :) When beta-ing, I do my best to explain each of my suggestions and recommendations; I want to help you, not tell you what to do.
Weaknesses: I tend to miss pop-culture references…
Anything else a writer should know?: If there’s romance, I prefer to read for F/F.
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Cheerleader or beta (or both!): both!
Preferred communication method: Email for corresponding. To contact me initially, please send a message through LJ. (I don't check LJ every day though so it may be a few days before I get back to you.)
Preferred document format: Any, but Google Docs is especially easy
Strengths as a beta/cheerleader: My goal as a beta is to understand what you are hoping to achieve and give you feedback that will help you be successful. I try to keep my personal ships/preferences/etc. out of it (though I may suggest ideas if they come to me). And I'm pretty good with SPAG.
Weaknesses: I have basically no experience writing anything that would require an "E" rating on AO3 and I really struggle with Mordred as a character. I would also prefer to avoid works with non-con.
Anything else a writer should know?: Here for gen and/or any ship! My primary is Merthur, but I also especially enjoy Merlin/Arthur/Gwen, Gwen/Morgana, Knights/Anybody, and Merlin/Morgana. But I'll have to give a ( ... )
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