AmericanWildDog 's Beta Reader Profile |
Author has written 9 stories | Underworld, and Hellsing. |
β : AmericanWildDog is a registered beta reader and is currently accepting beta reading requests.
Beta Description
Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
I am a fairly new beta and writer. I believe in constructive criticism over insulting honesty. You can also expect a little brutal honesty if needed. Any and all spelling and grammar errors will be addressed first and foremost. Next I focus on the portrayal of the characters and how the plot moves along. Too fast or too slow? I'll be sure to tell you. I consider character development to be the most important part of the plot. I will constantly ask 'why' a character makes a decision and how it affects the other characters around them. Be warned I can be very critical and scrutinizing on fics with OC's. I've had too many bad fic experiences to just let someone's OC get away with ruining a story. |
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I am quick to point out and fix spelling and grammar errors. Pacing is another strength of mine. No matter the flow of the story I will interject and let you know where changes can be made. I'm quite gifted with pointing out plot-holes or past mistakes. (For example: Character A suggest using mind control to make Character B forget a horrible past but later into the chapter Character A just doesn't do it and it is never explained why they didn't.) I will make you explain what is happening, why it is happening, and how. Unless it needs to stay a mystery for later chapters I will be /br /br / I will read over your story again and again to make sure you get the revising you need. |
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
In general, I have a hard time being too harsh even if it is necessary. Despite my believing in brutal honesty I still have a hard time putting people down. Needless to say if your fic is honestly so bad then just don't expect a beta of any kind from me at all. It's easier to say nothing at all for me. br /br / As said above, I am a little biased against OC fics. Please do not let that scare you off though! I have read plenty of fics with good OC's and I will tell you how to improve yours if needed!br / br / Sentence transitions are not my strongest point. br / br / Also, due to work and school I am not always available ready at a moment's notice to beta |
Preferred: types of stories I prefer over others
I am not too picky. While I do prefer fics in which I have actual knowledge of, I would love to look over a fic of something I haven't seen if only to give a spell check here or a "you might want to split this sentence up into two parts" br /br / That being said I do prefer stories with accurate character portrayals or anything with a 'twist.'br / br / Genre doesn't matter. Tragic? Romantic? Funny? Adventure type? Let me see them!br / br / Family and friendship bonding is a personal / br / As long as you make an effort I don't mind what your writing style is. Just make sure you actually put spaces between the paragraphs |
Would Rather Not: I do not beta for these stories
If your OC replaces a canon character in the story entirely then find someone /br / No song fics br / br / I do not prefer incest. Warrior cats fandom, I realize that many of the cats are related in some way or another so this is the only / br / Fics were a character is humiliated for the sake of the plot are not entertaining to me. Unless the character absolutely deserves it. |
Beta Preferences
Language: English |
Content Rating: Fiction K » M |
Categories: categories in black are ones this beta has authored for
Comic 30 Days of Night Movie Aliens/Predator Cartoon Codename: Kids Next Door
| Book Guardians of Ga'Hoole Book Harry Potter Anime Hellsing
| Anime Highschool of the Dead Game Silent Hill Movie Underworld
| Book Warriors Anime Wolf Children/おおかみこどもの雨と雪 Book Wolves of the Beyond
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Genres: genres in black are ones this beta has authored for
General Romance Drama Adventure
| Mystery Horror Angst Suspense
| Sci-Fi Tragedy Crime Family
| Hurt/Comfort Friendship
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