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Name’s Ryn! I’m working on making my page a beta account. I currently beta for the wonderful @jessikahathaway and I am accepting new authors!
having beta readers is so fun bc you're basically getting a view of how they would annotate your book
may i present my favorite notes from my only beta reader @glorious-destruction:
[scene is my mmc fighting a couple guys] note: kaz is the kind of guy that would break your nose and then be like "got your nose"
[scene is kaz and his bestie talking about how jiro is the 'ugly' one] note: they always say there ain't no such thing as two pretty best friends. sorry kaz you're the ugly one :(
["I won’t bite, I swear to you.”] note: it would be really funny if he did though. think of the shock factor
[people dying] note: WHY IS EVERYONE DYING ON ME
Hey, beta readers and writers of tumblr, I have a question
How long does it take to beta read a thing? Approximately 13 000 words one-shot (dpxdc gen fanfic)(haven't finished it, so I'm low-key guessing it may grow a bit). I'm curious because I wanted to post my next work on a specific date, and I wanted to make it special and had it checked by an actual person and not Grammarly, and I need to know if I have time for it, hah
Also, if someone would be interested in beta reading it, I'll platonically kiss you (or hug, or like, draw something for you, I'm flexible in a ways of showing gratitude)
Hi!!
I was wondering if you could maybe be my beta reader? I’m writing a new fan fiction story and I would like ideas, double check my spelling, feed back, and constructive criticism.
Summary: Titanic story line, but, with a twist. Gilbert and his little sister boar the Titanic after the unexpected death of their parents. Hoping for a better life. Anne comes aboard the Titanic with Marilla after loosing Matthew hoping for a better life as well. When the three of them meet, it’s a strong bond that nothing can break them. Not even the devastating tragedy of the Titanic can break that bond.
I always thought Gilbert would make a great big brother. Can I make this work? Would I get reviews on it? That’s my goal is to get reviews and people to like my story.
Hello, @shannyh25!
Thank you for your inquiry, but I have no experience in beta reading.
While I am familiar with the story of the Titanic, I know nothing of the characters you speak of. I'm not sure I would be able to support you properly.
Making sure it gets reviews and likes depends on your audience. I never thought my stories would get this kind of reaction from others, so I started writing for myself. I still write for myself.
While it is true that I have a Patreon and do ask for reader input with polls, this is mostly to help me clarify where I would go with the stories or to make sure I am still making things clear.
As for spelling and grammar, my go-to is Grammarly! It saves me every time and points out my unhealthy relationships with commas and ellipses.
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Jikook fic beta reader wanted 🙏
After taking a bit of a break, I'm working on a new Jikook Fic and am hoping to find a beta reader to help improve and elevate my work through brutal honesty! I only wrote Jikook fics and have been hoping to finish a couple more before I retire or move on to other works.
My past Jikook Fics have been mostly unfinished, with my first completed fic being completed last year:
Knock On My Door
If you'd be keen please let me know. Would love to hear from you!
hello
Hope you are doing well, (if not, heres a hug🫂)
Im a bit curious, and i dunno if it was ever asked but:
What do you look for in a beta reader?
Hello my lovely, thanks for the ask!
I am in recovery after TIC5 (I knew it would be hard on me physically, but didn't anticipate how hard it would be emotionally, and the combination has hit me like a sledgehammer) but otherwise am doing quite well, thank you.
Now. So.
I don't actually have a beta reader.
(Gasp, shock, horror, yes yes I know)
I did, for a bit (a very small window in the middle of DFAFM and the first chapter of TIALAINGO) and honestly was so traumatised by that experience that I'm very wary about ever allowing anyone that amount of access to me again.
So here's some advice I think would be worth thinking about. My number one piece of advice is:
You as a writer need to know exactly what you want in terms of feedback, and be honest about that with yourself as much as to any potential beta readers.
So many times beta relationships crumble because writers have not correctly identified their limits in terms of what they want to hear about their work. Are they looking for guidance on tone, character, speech, spice level, or just a spelling and grammar check?
If you struggle to handle criticism (and most of us do, there's no shame in it), then it's essential to communicate to your beta how you are best able to handle this information. Would you prefer them to make suggested alternatives rather than just a criticism? Would you prefer a "shit sandwich" (the criticism sandwiched between two things your beta loves)? Would you prefer that they just tell you bluntly what they feel needs improvement but give you space to work out what's wrong with it?
Additionally, make it clear that you need and want positive feedback, too. Lots of fledgeling betas will assume that their role is limited to finding faults, so make sure they know you need to hear enthusastic cheering, too!
Secondly, although your relationship needs to be a trusting one, I advise not choosing someone who is a huge fan of your work. Sometimes losing your biggest fan to have them see your messy unfinished pieces can be demoralising for both parties. Also, don't pick someone you hardly know. Go for somewhere in the middle, someone you know and trust (ideally they enjoy fics similar to yours) and make sure to establish parameters (as above) before sharing your work.
Thirdly, it should be a fun process. It will feel weird and anxiety-inducing, but the right beta will put you at ease and be enthusiastic enough to keep you motivated, but give you little tips to polish off what is already pretty darn fabulous. If it doesn't feel fun, if it doesn't feel collaborative, if it makes you stressed and anxious or, Someone forbid, upset - they probably aren't the beta for you.
I hope any of this helps.
And maybe someday I'll take some of my own darn advice.
Looking for a beta reader for
Curiosity Killed... the Dog?
🎶 I need a beta.... I need a beta... I need a beta~ reader! 🎶
it be writing help this, writing help that … where the beta readers at ?! the people that’s gonna read and give feedback before it officially hits the streets ? that’s where the real help comes from.
HAHA @wadebramwilson calls me out and I deserve it
Apparently a lot of people get dialogue punctuation wrong despite having an otherwise solid grasp of grammar, possibly because they’re used to writing essays rather than prose. I don’t wanna be the asshole who complains about writing errors and then doesn’t offer to help, so here are the basics summarized as simply as I could manage on my phone (“dialogue tag” just refers to phrases like “he said,” “she whispered,” “they asked”):
“For most dialogue, use a comma after the sentence and don’t capitalize the next word after the quotation mark,” she said.
“But what if you’re using a question mark rather than a period?” they asked.
“When using a dialogue tag, you never capitalize the word after the quotation mark unless it’s a proper noun!” she snapped.
“When breaking up a single sentence with a dialogue tag,” she said, “use commas.”
“This is a single sentence,” she said. “Now, this is a second stand-alone sentence, so there’s no comma after ‘she said.’”
“There’s no dialogue tag after this sentence, so end it with a period rather than a comma.” She frowned, suddenly concerned that the entire post was as unasked for as it was sanctimonious.
BETA READER NEEDED!
I’m currently looking for a beta reader for the Stucky fic I’m writing. It’s abo and there are adult scenes and themes so looking for someone +18. I’m mostly in need of someone who can read through it to notice any inconsistencies, pacing issues, and share their overall opinion.
If you’re available and interested please let me know and I can provide you with more information about the plot.
:)
HMMM!!!!! enough of these BETA READERS, where are my ALPHA READERS and OMEGA READERS at ❗❗❗❗❗❗❗
Beta Readers Wanted!
I am nearing the end of my edits, so I wanted to put out a survey to gauge interest for this story! I plan to send the draft to readers by the end of the month, so this is a preliminary way for me to get organized and figure out how I'm going to conduct this process. If you're interested in helping me improve this story, please fill out the survey in the post (and its linked here), and I'll reach out to you shortly about logistics! This is the first time I've ever requested beta readers, so bear with me while I iron out the bumps. All the relevant information is in the survey, but I'll copy the important parts here too:
Runaways is ~35-40K words long.
Middle Grade Novel/YA Novella
Genre: Faerie Portal Fantasy Adventure/Rescue Misson. WIP Page
Themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and sisterly love
TW for mentions of child abuse, on-page mind control, and rats. Targeted for ages 10-14 so it is not overly graphic.
Expected reading period: Two months between Oct. 31 and Dec. 31 to finish the book and leave feedback.
I'm looking for developmental edits on character arcs, plot holes, if the world building makes sense, general story structure, and pacing, not grammar and flow issues on a line-by-line level.
Thank you so much for your support! I couldn't have finished this story in the first place if it wasn't for this wonderful writeblr community. Even if you don't sign up to beta read, please consider giving this post a boost so it can reach the people who would like to read it <3
The post also includes my regularly scheduled goals list. Idk if anyone cares about that but now that I have your attention I'll tell you that's included too lol. This last month was a win! Somehow? Despite midterms! Check out all the updates :)
Have you thought about getting a beta reader? Your writing reads as the work of someone fairly young and inexperienced, and it could be helpful to get a second set of eyes on the flow
My friend does beta read for me, but not all the time is she available. I am fairly young but I would like to think that I'm not extremely inexperienced, but still have more to learn. I am always welcoming help, so if anyone sees this and wants to beta read for me, feel free to message me.
Reblog this if you are willing or enjoy doing beta reading for fic authors :)
for those who are unfamiliar with the term Beta it’s just basically reading it and telling the author if you thought anything needed more work or what you thought before they publish it.
I’m looking for a beta reader for a Harry Potter fanfic I’m thinking of writing if anyone is interested please reach out to me! This is my first time writing a fanfic and I really have this idea and I want to bring it to life so if anyone is interested please please let me know! I’m super flexible when it comes to receiving criticism and any help!
Would anyone be interested in being my beta reader? :3
Looking for a beta reader
looking for a beta reader for a Kabusaku canon divergence slowish burn fic
In need of a help of a beta reader for a Sakura centric, modern au, highschool au, time travel au
the idea is that 23 year old Sakura goes back to when she was 17, and she slowly starts to get deeper into the life of the popular bad kids at her school, and forms bonds with them, while questioning many things with her former life and choises. The possible pairing will be Deisaku