bouncingcrow 's Beta Reader Profile
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since: 02-07-12, id: 3705061
Author has written 12 stories | Bones, Avengers, Deadpool, Star Trek: 2009, and Once Upon a Time.
β : bouncingcrow is a registered beta reader and is currently accepting beta reading requests.
Beta Description
Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
I have a degree in Writing and Publication and experience as a writing tutor; this shapes how I read, why, and what kind of feedback I will give. br I am a believer in collaboration, which simply means that I do not copy edit. I help you find your own mistakes, and I help give pointers on how to fix those mistakes and catch them next time. If your aim is to be a better writer, not just have a good story, then collaboration is the best way to get there. br I also am a believer in the writer's Voice. I don't want to rewrite your story or your words. I want to make your voice stronger and enjoyable for you and others. br If you're looking for someone who will be honest and is focused more on the whole, then by all means, contact me! I'd be happy to work with you.
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I read dark stories; I write dark stories. If you want something that is dark/brooding/non HEA, then I can definitely help you. My greatest strength is characterization and character development. I can help you write a character true to that character, not true to what you would do. There is a difference! I can be funny in a sardonic, British way, and I am good at catching cliches. br /

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Finally, if you read my profile, you'll understand my style. I want you to be a better writer; I don't want to edit your story, and I don't want to tell you how to write it. I will ask you a lot of questions about what YOU want, and I will tell you if you achieve that or not. If you don't, I can give you pointers.

My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
I am not good at plotting stories. I just write stuff down, rarely with an ending in mind, so if you're stuck, I am not the person to ask. I am not good at HEA, lots of fluffiness, or things of that nature. I am better with short stories, too. Again, when writing without a specific ending in mind, it's best for me to keep things short, so I tend to shy away from long stories.
Preferred: types of stories I prefer over others
I am open to anything! I am most familiar with comics (Marvel more than DC), some crime dramas, and I love movies. I will read anything, but if you want specifics on a film/show/comic/book that I don't know, I will steer away from making notes on your characters. Hard to comment on something I know nothing about! Also, remember, I read dark things - war, pestilence, morally gray characters! Is your story darkly humorous? Please send it my way! We can discuss Neil Gaiman!
Would Rather Not: I do not beta for these stories
I would be no good to you when it comes to Twilight or books of that genre. That kind of romance is not me at all, and I will be unable to give many tips. I am also not a huge fan of AUs or Mary Sue's. I am a canon type of gal, though a little bit of fan-led tangent is fine.
Beta Preferences
Language: English
Content Rating: Fiction K » M
Categories: categories in black are ones this beta has authored for
Movie Avengers
Misc Misc. Books
Genres: genres in black are ones this beta has authored for
General
Romance
Humor
Adventure
Horror
Parody
Angst
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
Crime
Friendship