McGinnis INC 's Beta Reader Profile
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since: 05-23-04, id: 594534
Author has written 13 stories | Naruto, Death Note, Assassin's Creed, Harry Potter, Walking Dead, and Teen Wolf.
β : McGinnis INC is a registered beta reader and is currently accepting beta reading requests.
Beta Description
Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
I'm pretty much a characterization whore (both with canon characters and Ocs) so I like to get an all-over feel for character development as I read, but I'll also focus on the level of description and the smaller aspects of the story such as grammar and spelling. br /

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I have no problem helping anyone who needs it, but please don't expect me to rewrite your Mary-Sue and be your only spell-checker.

My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I love characterization (as mentioned before) and character development. It's not only the plot that continues forward as a story progresses. I'm pretty good at creating unique but realistic characters and have no problem helping you do the same. I'm also a romantic, and as such, have a pretty good handle on the dynamics of relationships and the way they progress. My spelling is pretty good, and my motto is "If it doesn't look right, look it up" which is why I almost always have an online dictionary opened when I'm online. I can spot certain grammar mistakes pretty easily such as your vs. you're, their vs they're, sentence fragments, etc.
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
I can NOT spot certain grammar mistakes easily, such as overusing commas, who vs. whom, and "it's" with possessions. So, for those, you're on your own. I'm also not the most descriptive action writer since I get so caught up in the movements of the characters that I forget to describe the way they are actually doin' the stuff.
Preferred: types of stories I prefer over others
I love romance. So that's awesome. I don't really care about the pairing. Yaoi is find by me. M rated is also not a problem (I'm a wee bit of a pervert, please ignore me). But even non-romances aren't a problem either.br /

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I'm also an OC writer and reader so I would prefer to deal mostly in that area, but it isn't mandatory.

Would Rather Not: I do not beta for these stories
Really badly written stuff. Obviously, everyone is here to learn but I expect at least readable grammar and spelling. I'm probably more lenient with bad characterization. So, if you have grammar and spelling that I can at least kinda understand but really need help with fleshing out a character, that's what I'm here for!
Beta Preferences
Language: English
Content Rating: Fiction K » M
Categories: categories in black are ones this beta has authored for
Game Assassin's Creed
Anime Death Note
Book Harry Potter
Anime Naruto
Anime Yu Yu Hakusho
Genres: genres in black are ones this beta has authored for
Romance
Humor
Drama
Horror
Parody
Spiritual
Tragedy
Family
Hurt/Comfort
Friendship