Post by theit on Dec 2, 2014 3:12:42 GMT
Beta Profile/Bio:
Describe who you are as a beta-reader, your betareading style, and/or expectations of anyone that wishes to acquire your services.
I'm a newbie at this, but as a beta reader I hope to help authors improve their plots and help them plan out their stories. I will highlight unrealistic bits that doesn't fit into the story and note when characters act OCC, and I'll help you in developing your OCs (if you have any) and keep them from being Mary Sues or generally boring and cliché characters. I will also note on the atmosphere and setting of your story, or the 'feel' of it. If you have problems with your plots (for example: you have a starting point and an ending but no middle) I can help you plan out and fix any details that you feel off.
I will not rewrite any part of your story for you, even as little as a line, and whether you want to follow the suggestions or not is totally up to you. If needed, I'll fix minor errors like typos but I will not do any writing and will only give you suggestions on how you can improve the plot and characterization of your story.
My Strengths:
Honesty is not boasting. Name areas of betareading/writing you excel at. Everyone has a different perspective of the world and skills.
Plotting. Let's be honest here, I'm a better story teller than a writer. I love thinking up of ways to drop hints and foreshadow, and add all those little details and twists in plots that makes a story more interesting and satisfying to read. All that while still keeping things as realistic as possible. You can be sure that I'll do research if I need to, and if you want to refine a fictional disease or world and system you can leave that to me. I've got some experience in writing disabled/mentally ill characters too.
I am also detailed when it comes to OCs, so if you wish to have an opinion on yours do come to me!
My Weaknesses:
Perfection is the pursuit of perfection. Talk about your weaknesses as a betareader/writer.
This is really weird hahaha, but unlike a lot of beta readers my grasp on English is definitely not that great. My grammar sucks, basically. If you're looking for someone to help you with that I'm sure there are many other beta-readers who can help you with that.
Preferred:
Are there some type of stories you would prefer to beta over others?
I'll do pretty much everything except Crack and M-rated material. Romance isn't my forte though, and I will probably reject some. I would like it if you have some general theme or ideas on how your story would go, so I have a basic to work on, and really lengthy stories are my things. 50K words and more would be lovely.
Not My Cup Of Tea:
Are there some type of stories you would not betaread?
Anything that's M-rated. I'm 14. And I won't be much help if you're just gonna do a oneshot or a drabble so I won't be doing those.
Résumé
If you have beta read before, what work of writing was it? Link to the piece if it's posted online.
This is my first time.
Fandoms Offered
Are there any particular fandoms that you can beta for?
Detective Conan, Psychic Detective Yakumo, Naruto and many others that I cannot remember right now. I'm not picky about fandoms though.
Describe who you are as a beta-reader, your betareading style, and/or expectations of anyone that wishes to acquire your services.
I'm a newbie at this, but as a beta reader I hope to help authors improve their plots and help them plan out their stories. I will highlight unrealistic bits that doesn't fit into the story and note when characters act OCC, and I'll help you in developing your OCs (if you have any) and keep them from being Mary Sues or generally boring and cliché characters. I will also note on the atmosphere and setting of your story, or the 'feel' of it. If you have problems with your plots (for example: you have a starting point and an ending but no middle) I can help you plan out and fix any details that you feel off.
I will not rewrite any part of your story for you, even as little as a line, and whether you want to follow the suggestions or not is totally up to you. If needed, I'll fix minor errors like typos but I will not do any writing and will only give you suggestions on how you can improve the plot and characterization of your story.
My Strengths:
Honesty is not boasting. Name areas of betareading/writing you excel at. Everyone has a different perspective of the world and skills.
Plotting. Let's be honest here, I'm a better story teller than a writer. I love thinking up of ways to drop hints and foreshadow, and add all those little details and twists in plots that makes a story more interesting and satisfying to read. All that while still keeping things as realistic as possible. You can be sure that I'll do research if I need to, and if you want to refine a fictional disease or world and system you can leave that to me. I've got some experience in writing disabled/mentally ill characters too.
I am also detailed when it comes to OCs, so if you wish to have an opinion on yours do come to me!
My Weaknesses:
Perfection is the pursuit of perfection. Talk about your weaknesses as a betareader/writer.
This is really weird hahaha, but unlike a lot of beta readers my grasp on English is definitely not that great. My grammar sucks, basically. If you're looking for someone to help you with that I'm sure there are many other beta-readers who can help you with that.
Preferred:
Are there some type of stories you would prefer to beta over others?
I'll do pretty much everything except Crack and M-rated material. Romance isn't my forte though, and I will probably reject some. I would like it if you have some general theme or ideas on how your story would go, so I have a basic to work on, and really lengthy stories are my things. 50K words and more would be lovely.
Not My Cup Of Tea:
Are there some type of stories you would not betaread?
Anything that's M-rated. I'm 14. And I won't be much help if you're just gonna do a oneshot or a drabble so I won't be doing those.
Résumé
If you have beta read before, what work of writing was it? Link to the piece if it's posted online.
This is my first time.
Fandoms Offered
Are there any particular fandoms that you can beta for?
Detective Conan, Psychic Detective Yakumo, Naruto and many others that I cannot remember right now. I'm not picky about fandoms though.