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The Ten Beta Commandments

Oct 17, 2004 16:04

The Ten Beta Commandments
by minnow_53

I was inspired by this post on Metafandom to transcribe a modest list from God of dos and don’ts for fanfic authors and betas.
A/N: This refers in no shape or form to anyone I beta for!

( And the Great Beta spake these words, saying... )

non_fic, backdated, meta

Comments 29

such_heights March 28 2009, 16:34:03 UTC

*dies*

And lo, the Lord looked upon His creation, and saw that it was good.

(Seriously, though, this is right on and so true! ♥)

minnow_53 March 29 2009, 07:38:40 UTC

Bless you, my child! :D

topaz_eyes March 28 2009, 16:37:36 UTC

I bow and worship at your great wisdom. XD And thus I goeth forth to rec thy missive for it speaks truly.

minnow_53 March 29 2009, 07:40:00 UTC

I am honoured... And thank you so much for the rec, which delighteth my soul like none other. ♥

gryffindorj March 28 2009, 19:15:18 UTC

LOL I love this. Yet again you have tickled me with your complete cleverness. I love the commandments to writers as I don't beta. I always like a beta who is tougher than tough on me. I'd rather know then end up looking like a complete moron.

minnow_53 March 29 2009, 07:43:03 UTC

Thank you very much! :) I've been really lucky with my betas and with editing in general, but there are a few experiences that had me tearing my hair out... :D

bonoffee March 28 2009, 19:20:24 UTC

LOL! I love this. I write and beta and these are so funny and true.

minnow_53 March 29 2009, 07:44:55 UTC

Thank you! :) I had a lot of fun writing this. Possibly a bit too much... :/

beckaandzac March 28 2009, 19:59:47 UTC

Ahahaha, I love this! It is as funny as it is true. :D

minnow_53 March 29 2009, 07:46:24 UTC

Thank you very much! :)