Milestones

[tittakv]

In the middle of the %&¤# that's been my working day today, I've forgotten to talk about passing another personal fannish milestone: I did my first beta last night. My personal beta demon has been an active (and sometimes very loud) part of my fanfic reading for a long time now, but I've never actually beta-read anything for anyone before. English

Comments

[zortified]

Yea you! I enjoy betaing, as well, if I know the writer can take criticism. But it is a lot of work, to do it right, so I don't do it very often.

And yes, it sounds like a good story - shall have to read it when I'm not at work. ;-)

[tittakv]

Yeah, I think betaing is a big responsibility and can be a lot of work, although I got off easily this time. I have a lot of respect for people who beta. My 'regular' beta really whipped my writing into shape when I first started writing in English, and even now, I always want to get my stuff checked out by somebody before I put anything online. It feels good to be able to return the favor even if it's not to the same person.

You, into X/S? Who would have thought? :-P

[winterlive]

You were fabulous. I reiterate, and loudly, and in public, that I had no idea that english wasn't your first language, and if you hadn't told me, I wouldn't know now. You did a super job of keeping me on target with my imagery, making sure I stayed consistent. You? ROCK!

On a related note, thanks for the pimpage, sugar!

[tittakv]

*smooches you*

I'm always happy to spread the word on good stuff. Now go write some more! You seem to be on the roll.