zaly 's Beta Reader Profile
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since: 01-16-08, id: 1476435
Author has written 2 stories | Harry Potter.
β : zaly is a registered beta reader and is currently accepting beta reading requests.
Beta Description
Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
I love English, and I think I'm pretty good about picking out grammar or spelling mistakes. I will read just about anything. I'm not too picky. But there are a few things that I refuse to read.br /

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I have proofread stories and essays more times than I can count. I am currently betareading a story called "She's Country." Check it out if you would like to see my work. She wrote the first seven chapters before I started betareading for her. Or, if you are willing to beta read one of my stories, contact me. I would love a beta reader.br /

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If you would like to request my services or beta read one of my stories, please don't hesitate to send me a PM. I also don't mind being "interviewed" if you'd like to talk with me before you "hire" me as your beta reader. I promise I won't bite.

My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I am good at proofreading, and I can also point out where there might need a bit more detail or dialogue. I'd also like to think that I'm a pretty well-rounded writer/reader/proofreader.br /br /

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If you'd like a better feel of my skills and weaknesses, read my stories. They're all self edited, for I couldn't find a beta reader to edit them for me.

My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
When I proofread, I tend to not point out certain things because I sometimes think that it is above their level, or if it's just not how I would write it, and then I will more likely skim. I might also hand out ideas that you may not want or need, so feel free to ignore them.br /br /

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Once again, to get a better handle on my strengths and weaknesses, read my stories.

Preferred: types of stories I prefer over others
Once again, I'm not too picky. I'll read just about anything that you send me. I can't promise that I'll love it, but I'll read it.br /br /

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I don't mind blood and gore. Especially if it is done well. Then I will enjoy it very much. Same goes for angst.br /br /

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I would actually prefer to read angst more right now because I'm currently writing a pretty angsty story, and I would love some really good examples.br /br /

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If you would like me to read your Twilight story, I like the wolf pack best. Vampires are okay, but I would like the Edward and Bella to be kept to a minimum. Specifically Bella. She just sort of annoys me. No offense if you love her or anything, but I just don't like her that much, and I won't do the best job of editing it if I don't like the character.br /br /

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I will also read fluff. I actually enjoy it as long as it isn't goo. See below.

Would Rather Not: I do not beta for these stories
For Twilight, all human or heavy Bella and Edward goo. Goo is what I like to call the fluff that has gone too far and is just plain disgusting. So, I'd prefer none of that. And nothing too sexy. I refuse to beta read stories that violate my morals. If it does, then I will comment that the story does not work for me, and that will be it. So, please, keep it fairly tasteful.
Beta Preferences
Language: English
Content Rating: Fiction K » M
Categories: categories in black are ones this beta has authored for
Book Children of the Lamp
Book Gemma Doyle Trilogy
Book Great and Terrible series
Book Harry Potter
Book Twilight
Play Wicked
Genres: genres in black are ones this beta has authored for
General
Romance
Humor
Drama
Adventure
Mystery
Angst
Suspense
Fantasy
Spiritual
Tragedy
Family
Hurt/Comfort
Friendship