chasinglaughter 's Beta Reader Profile
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since: 05-21-08, id: 1582979
Author has written 14 stories | Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Little Women.
β : chasinglaughter is a registered beta reader and is currently accepting beta reading requests.
Beta Description
Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
Hi, I'm Nica.

I have no formal qualifications, but I'm top of my English class. I was also the literary editor of my school's newspaper when I was in seventh grade, and have just become a member of the features staff of my high school newspaper. My friends also sometimes ask me to proofread their speeches and essays for school.

I'm honest, sometimes brutally so. I'm nitpicky, especially when it comes to grammar. I usually use Track Changes on MS Word to Beta, but I'm open to using any method you prefer.

Please give whatever you send me a quick read-through beforehand. I understand that a big part of my job as a Beta is to correct grammar, but I would really appreciate it if you just checked for any typos you might have made. I'd also like to know if there's anything in particular that you want me to help with.

Also, please don't feel as if you have to accept every suggestion that I make, especially if it's non-grammar-related. Don't hesitate to ask if you want me to clarify a correction or if you have any other questions.

My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I'm good at grammar and spelling. I can help make a story flow better, and tweak dialogue so it sounds more realistic and in character. I'm pretty good at spotting OOCness, bad OCs, Mary Sues, and cliches.
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
My plot development isn't so strong. In terms of grammar, my biggest weakness is my love for run-on sentences. I also sometimes miss small details.
Preferred: types of stories I prefer over others
I'd rather Beta-read fanfiction for books rather than fanfiction for movies or TV shows. I'm most comfortable with Harry Potter and Percy Jackson & the Olympians fanfiction because I've read these series over and over. I read a lot, though, so I'm definitely still willing to Beta for other fandoms.
Would Rather Not: I do not beta for these stories
I'd rather not Beta read slash fics (although I do ship some slash fics). I'd also prefer to stay away from smut; however, I'm fine with kissing scenes, mentions of sex, etc. As long as it's not graphic, it's alright with me.
Beta Preferences
Language: English & Filipino
Content Rating: Fiction K » M
Categories: categories in black are ones this beta has authored for
Book Artemis Fowl
Book Harry Potter
Book Hunger Games
Book Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Book Pride and Prejudice
Book This Lullaby
Genres: genres in black are ones this beta has authored for
General
Romance
Humor
Drama
Poetry
Adventure
Mystery
Horror
Parody
Angst
Supernatural
Suspense
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
Tragedy
Western
Crime
Family
Hurt/Comfort
Friendship