Kooliez 's Beta Reader Profile
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since: 12-28-13, id: 5414926
Author has written 10 stories | Soul Eater, Magi/マギ, Haikyu/ハイキュー, Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club, and Shokugeki no Soma/食戟のソーマ.
β : Kooliez is a registered beta reader and is currently accepting beta reading requests.
Beta Description
Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
Hmm~ Well while English is not my native language, don't be shy about asking me to beta-read for you because I've been learning for 10 years xD But if you don't believe me, just click on one of my stories and check the grammar; if you don't mind it, I'll be happy to beta-read for anyone :D

I don't think I'm all that harsh - I mean, I'll get my point across, but I won't be unnecessarily mean and I'll go about giving critiques by gently drawing attention to certain weaknesses rather than abruptly hashing them out :D I like to think I'm pretty laid-back; the only thing that'll stop me from doing your requests is differences in time-zone hence the fact that I might be asleep, the fact that I may be working on someone else's request (I do them in order of request; That way it's fair and no hard feelings, yeah? :D) or the fact that I may not have seen your request yet...

For more information, just read the rest of my profile :D

P.S. I understand that given how easy it is for thieves posing as beta-readers to steal work, some authors may be reluctant to trust (much less use) beta-readers, so if you have this issue, I can produce referees. However, in trying to respect their privacy, I will not disclose their names to the public and instead humbly request that if you have this issue, to please PM me. Of course this means that I may ask you to referee for me in the future, but rest reassured that if you do, it will be of your own volition. I also know some writers would rather not announce that they are using beta-readers to the general public so I don't require being credited for my work and I won't pressure anyone into anything :D

Other than that, have a great day! xD

-Kooliez :3

My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I like to think that because I'm not a native speaker of English, I'm a million times more scared than you to make mistakes so nothing much gets past me :D Again, if you don't believe me, click on one of my stories to see for yourself xD Also, I check essays for my friends at school so I have tonnes of experience! xD

At school I take a subject called "English Language" which focuses on English as a language/science rather than as a literature, so my strengths lie in Syntax/grammar/morphology/lexemes/semantics - basically breaking the English language down to its very core so if you're worried about grammar or weak/choppy sounding sentences or repetitiveness, Look no further! Even if you're not sure, why not give me a try? I promise you you won't regret it! ~

This is all I can think of at the moment, but here's a brief list on the kinds of services I offer (If what you wish to request of me doesn't appear on here, just toss me an inbox and check with me; I'll most likely agree anyway xD)

1)Editing: Ofc I understand if some people only want their work commented on rather than changed, but I offer editing services for things like changing tenses/ altering wording slightly to make sentences flow better; but even if you give me permission to edit, I'll bolden anything I change so that you can compare it with the original and decide whether or not the changes are welcome or not :D

2) Offering ideas on plot development: Have writer's block? Not to worry! I've been told that I have an overflowing imagination and I often get the opposite of writer's block - something I've coined Writer's crossroad xD. Basically, this means I get os many ideas, I have no idea which one to use and I can usually come up with up to even 7 possible scenarios to use and I can never decide which one is best ;. But if wirter's block is what you've got, then hey! We're compatible! :D

3) Commenting on the flow of your story: If you're worried about the way your story is going (E.g. you don't know if it's boring or not), I can offer an opinion as a writer; two pairs of eyes is better than one right? :D Also; on top of that, if you're not satisfied with my review, I can offer advice about how to improve as well ~

4) Ideas: Even if you just have an idea that you haven't actually turned into a story yet, I can help you develop it and write it into one :D

5) That's all I can think of atm, but if you have a request, just chuck me an inbox and don't be a stranger! :D

My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
1) While I might be good at picking up subtle mistakes, I'm terrible at some of the subtler mistakes like "their/they're" (I know the difference, but it gets past me a lot - However, this usually only happens in my own work; I'd never let something like that go if it was someone I was beta-reading for so rest reassured! This is more of a me thing :D)

2) I tend to talk a lot so please don't mind me; it's common for you to send me a document only to receive a page (quite possibly 2) of reviews in return xD

3) I'm a bit of a perfectionist, but to what degree, I'm not sure; although I fear I may be what you call a grammar nazi ; I do try to go about it the nicest way possible though - it's just that I'll try not to let any mistakes get past me and well... like I said before, I bolden the changes so you can decide for yourself whether or not you'd like to keep the changes or not :D

Preferred: types of stories I prefer over others
I prefer beta reading for animes/manga/books I've actually read and I have a preference for OC stories, but I'll gladly beta-read for everyone regardless! :D WHile I'd like for the work I go over to have been looked over by the author for mistake before hand, I have nothing against fresh-off-the-press works either because that's part a beta-reader's job as well so I won't complain xD I have a huge weakness for Romance, adventure, humor and drama ~ Parodies too if they're hilarious! :D If well-written, I love crossovers as well! ~

While I say I have a preference for the aforementioned subjects, anything, (And I really mean ANYTHING) is fine! Poetry is fine (I know what I'm about to say - or type rather - sounds somewhat sad, but I read dictionaries in my spare time, so rhymes are a strength of mine xD) I don't usually do it, but I guess spiritual is fine too? I mean, I'm not that good at it, but if you're fine with me as a beta-reader, I'll do it! :D

Would Rather Not: I do not beta for these stories
Hmmm... I guess nothing really; I don't even mind beta-reading for Angst/horror/lemons etc. -In short, everything is my cup of tea! xD

Seriously, even if you bash a character I really really like, as long as you write it well enough, I'll forget about the fact that I love them for the day and just laugh and indulge in the feeling known as schadenfreude ;)

Beta Preferences
Language: English & ChineseJapanese
Content Rating: Fiction K » M
Categories: categories in black are ones this beta has authored for
Anime Akame ga Kiru/アカメが斬る
Anime Akatsuki no Yona/暁のヨナ
Anime Amagami SS/アマガミSS
Misc Anime X-overs
Game Assassin's Creed
Cartoon Avatar: Last Airbender
Anime Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Anime Bleach
Misc Book X-overs
Anime Card Captor Sakura
Anime Death Note
Anime Detective Conan/Case Closed
Anime Dragon Ball
Anime Dragon Ball GT
Anime Dragon Ball Z
Anime Fairy Tail
Misc Greek Mythology
Play Hairspray
Book Harry Potter
Anime Hetalia - Axis Powers
Anime Hunter X Hunter
Anime Hyōka/氷菓
Misc Japanese Mythology
Anime Kamigami No Asobi/神々の悪戯
Anime Kitchen Princess
Anime Kuroshitsuji
Play Legally Blonde
Cartoon Legend of Korra
Game Legend of Zelda
Play Macbeth
Anime Magi/マギ
Anime Magic Kaito/まじっく快斗
Anime Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei/魔法科高校の劣等生
Anime Maid Sama!
Anime Mamotte! Lollipop
Play Miss Saigon
Anime Naruto
Misc Norse Mythology
Anime One Piece
Book Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Movie Rise of the Guardians
Play Romeo & Juliet
Book Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
Tv Sherlock
Anime Shokugeki no Soma/食戟のソーマ
Anime Soul Eater
Anime Sword Art Online/ソードアート・オンライン
Anime Toriko
Anime Vampire Knight
Misc Vocaloid
Genres: genres in black are ones this beta has authored for
General
Romance
Humor
Drama
Adventure
Mystery
Horror
Parody
Angst
Supernatural
Fantasy
Tragedy
Family
Hurt/Comfort
Friendship