Just Hedera 's Beta Reader Profile
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since: 11-26-16, id: 8498345
Author has written 2 stories | Merlin.
β : Just Hedera is a registered beta reader and is currently accepting beta reading requests.
Beta Description
Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
I am interested in helping other writers develop plot flow and improve writing skills for common trouble areas like "show don't tell", misplaced modifiers, and characterization /br /

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For my betareading, I will fix spelling/grammar issues but for content-based criticisms, I am more likely to offer rewording suggestions or ask questions to guide you to better writing. I find that this is the best way to strengthen content without interfering with a writer's developing /br /

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I do ask that beta submissions be run through a spellcheck engine. Having grammar pre-proofread is also a plus.

My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I am very good, OCD almost, at finding spelling and grammar issues. I have a strong understanding of the structure of English grammar and how to work sentences and paragraphs to relay exactly what you /br /

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I am also passionate about how an author guides a reader through a story. I am quick to catch out-of-place shifts in tone and plot holes. I'm also very good at natural dialogue, if I do say so /br /

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This may be a bit of cheesy boasting but I think it's worth mentioning: I scored a 5 (out of 5) on both the AP English Literature and Composition and the AP English Language and Composition exams when I was in high school. I am now currently working as an Administrative Assistant at my university's writing center.

My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
I tend to have a very specific way of interpreting a particular character or story. This means that I am more likely to interrupt a character portrayal as OOC, regardless of whether it is or not. The time I have spent on FanFicition has certainly helped broaden my perspective and I hope betareading do so as /br /

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Also, if I am enjoying your story too much, I may end up missing simple errors. I have done this a number of times with past editing jobs, so I encourage anyone who partners with me to do their own proofreading after I am done to make sure I didn't slip up!

Preferred: types of stories I prefer over others
I may change my mind as time progresses, but I'm open to just about anything at the moment!br /br /

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If you look at my favorites, I am clearly a fan of Hurt/Comfort and whumpy fics, but I am by no means limited to that! I'm just a little twisted inside. :P

Would Rather Not: I do not beta for these stories
No smut. I rarely enjoy it, and I would be horrible at editing /br /

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I am okay with slash fics but only if the slash is not the focus of the story.

Beta Preferences
Language: English
Content Rating: Fiction K » M
Categories: categories in black are ones this beta has authored for
Book Airman
Tv American Horror Story
Tv Arrow
Tv Bates Motel
Movie Count of Monte Cristo
Anime Fullmetal Alchemist
Tv Gotham
Anime Kuroshitsuji
Tv Merlin
Tv Modern Family
Tv Pretty Little Liars
Tv Psych
Tv Sherlock
Book Thief Lord
Genres: genres in black are ones this beta has authored for
General
Romance
Humor
Adventure
Mystery
Parody
Angst
Suspense
Fantasy
Tragedy
Family
Hurt/Comfort
Friendship