Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
Hello. I love reading and writing, and reading and writing. I don't mind editing either, though, so that's why I'm beta reader. :P I've betad quite a few stories, and constantly proofread my own work for errors. You could say I'm a Harry Potter addict, but that's not all. I don't mind reading any sci-fi, and I adore Agatha Christie. Any normal read-in-one-afternoon cute stories are on my bookshelves too, but I can honestly say that I have over 625 books at home! (I counted before I moved). So... if you need a beta, just PM me! :) I might be a bit stressed with exams and all, but I'll try to beta your story, and if I really can't deal with it, I'll just tell you. Oh, and I'll probably get it back to you in a a few days to a week maximum. |
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I'm fluent in English, and I've done AP Language and Composition, so I know my stuff (modesty apart-but hey, this is sort of like a CV isn't it). I also consider myself to be good at characterization and plots- if you're stuck, I'll probably have an idea or two to get you writing again. I also speak Spanish and Basque fluently, so I don't mind betaing in those languages, although I haven't seen anything in Basque up here yet, and I'm used to reading more in English. I can also look up canon mistakes easily, because I know all the HP books by heart (well pretty much). I also excell in humour. I prefer funny stories because, well, the world's already bad enough. We might as well have fun. |
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
I'm not really sure about my weaknesses, although I am quite blunt sometimes, so don't expect me to be all flamboyant and fancy about telling you something I don't like. I'm not sure it's a weakness or not, but if you're going to feel offended, please don't ask me to beta. |
Preferred: types of stories I prefer over others
IMPORTANT: I PROBABLY LEFT OUT A CATEGORY IN THE PREFERRED CONTENTS THING, SO JUST PM ME IF YOU THINK I'LL LIKE IT. :)br /br /br /In Harry Potter, I prefer Marauders or Golden Trio set stories. I just know the characters better, so it makes it easier to see when your story is going off topic. My all time favorite characters are Fred Weasley and Sirius Black, but I also like things about Hermione, Ron, Harry, any Weasley, Draco, Snape, and anything with Luna Lovegood or Cormac McLaggen in it. But don't worry if your story isn't anything listen, because I'm open to anything new. :D I like romance, adventure, friendship, and especially humour. I just adore anything funny (as you have probably noticed from my stoires :P And I guess OCs are fine as well, just try to do something new instead of the typical ones. |
Would Rather Not: I do not beta for these stories
In HP: I'm not too fond of student/teacher pairings or HP/HG. But I'm open to anything new, like I said. I also prefer things without too much gore or violence. I mean, I don't mind if I get the occasionall crucio somewhere, just not how her blood was running down her cheek as he plunged the sword into her eyeball. Seriously. I need to sleep after I read. I'm also not too fond of any kind of slash. I don't mind reading them, but I'm not comfortable writing or betaing them. However, if you really want me to beta and if I like your story enough, I can deal with it. |
