Just Hedera 's Beta Reader Profile |
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 /br / br /br / br / 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 / br / br /br / br / 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 /br / br /br / br / 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 / br / br /br / br / 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 /br / br /br / br / 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 /br / br /br / br / 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 /br / br /br / br / 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
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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
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