silverflight8 's Beta Reader Profile
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since: 02-01-08, id: 1489633
Author has written 10 stories | Young Wizards, Song of the Lioness, Old Kingdom/Abhorsen series, Private, Skybreaker, Shopaholic series, and Temeraire.
β : silverflight8 is a registered beta reader and is currently accepting beta reading requests.
Beta Description
Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
I ask that you be willing to hear the feedback. If you aren't able to do that, then beta reading is a complete waste of my time. I check for spelling/grammar, typos, sentence structure: all of those little things that cause snags in a piece of writing. I also check for story flow properly, and if it fits into canon. I will tell you what I think of the piece. Please, if you do not want my feedback, do not ask me for beta-ing. (I apologize for the HTML that is showing up; I can't seem to make it go away).
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
Spelling/grammar, etc. problems are easy for me to find. I can certainly be a 'spellchecker' and a general-suggestion person. I also read the canon over so many times I can usually tell if something is or is not canon. And 'out of character' stories and characters are easy for me to pick out (because I always get annoyed over them!) I am a fast reader and can get the edited version back to you in two or three days.
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
Mmmm...certain types of writing really annoy me, like a badly-written first person story. I can be somewhat picky when it comes to selecting stories to read. Beware! Sometimes hints and foreshadowing, etc. I don't pick up until I read it over or get to the end of the story, because I'm so into the book.
Preferred: types of stories I prefer over others
Canon-compliant stories are preferable. I like third person stories best, but a first person story can be good if done properly. And as to Star Wars, I only will read prequel (or earlier) works. Sorry. Otherwise, throw me the premise and I'll probably beta for you. A PM or email is fine.
Would Rather Not: I do not beta for these stories
I'm afraid I'm not going to beta read horror stories or stories that contain explicit sex scenes (f/f, m/m, m/f, f/m, or other combinations). Sorry! No script-format. If you give me your manuscript I will edit so that everyone is in character - if our interpretations vary, contact me first about what you're trying to do.
Beta Preferences
Language: English
Content Rating: Fiction K » T
Categories: categories in black are ones this beta has authored for
Book Alice in Wonderland
Book Anne of Green Gables series
Book Artemis Fowl
Book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Book Chronicles of Narnia
Book Dark is Rising Sequence
Comic Foxtrot
Book Gemma Doyle Trilogy
Book Kiesha'ra
Book Little House series
Book Lord of the Rings
Book Silverwing
Book Song of the Lioness
Movie Star Wars
Book To Kill a Mockingbird
Book Warriors
Book Young Wizards
Genres: genres in black are ones this beta has authored for
General
Romance
Humor
Drama
Adventure
Mystery
Parody
Angst
Suspense
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
Tragedy
Family
Hurt/Comfort
Friendship