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The Beta Place V2

bobandbill

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    The Beta Place!
    ~V2~



    Welcome to the Beta Place, the 2nd-version-but-very-much-the-same-as-the-old-one! Here, one can apply to be a beta reader - someone who reads a story before it is submitted to the Internet - or apply to get a beta reader for their fic. This system will hopefully make things easier for people willing to help others with their fic, or people who want help with their fic - whether if it's for another set of eyes to proofread, or major improvements in their fic. And is a shameless copy of purple_drake's one on Serebii with some changes. XD.

    With the new thread - only some replied about being a Beta Reader (or a client) still or not, so this list is rather...ahem, limited atm - those who did not are no longer on the list now. So if you were a Beta Reader before and still want in, please re-apply (feel free to tweak your old application), and if you weren't but feel you can be of help to others in improving their stories, catching mistakes, etc, then feel free to apply for the good of the FF&W section! The more the merrier!

    The old Beta Place thread


    RULES: beyond the standard forum-wide and FF&W rules:

    • All contact between beta readers and their 'clients' should be through PM and/or email, NOT in the thread. Yes, this goes for people asking someone to be their beta reader and vice versa. This is merely a place of reference, and for applying/submitting applications.
    • Emphasis on no spamming. Note from Astinus: This means no "thanking" bobandbill or Astinus when they approve your application. Let's keep this thread neat.
    • Don't apply unless you're serious about the story or being a beta-reader. By 'serious' I mean you've thought about it, you know where it's going and/or know you're going to stick with it. Taking breaks from time to time is perfectly fine - but be sure to notify us about that to change your status if so.
    • Astinus and I have the right to refuse your submission to be a beta reader, if we think you may not be up to standard. We want people we are sure will help out others, not people who will do a limited job.
    • If you were waiting for a beta reader and got one, or you want to update your status, tell me and I'll update it here.
    • Beta readers have the right to refuse to beta a story if they have a reason for it. If said reason is they don't have time to take any more stories, they should however tell me or Astinus (preferably me) via PM about it, so we can update your information here.
    So, stick to those rules, people, or risk the wrath of those Sentret with flamethrowers by your window.


    General advice as well:

    • This thread is about guidance, so if you disagree with your mentor you can bring it up with them. Just be polite about it; remember, they are just trying to help you.
    • It is advisable to read over your work BEFORE you hand it over to the beta reader. Beta readers aren't a spell and grammar check, but real people (gasp!), so keep that in mind. In other words - don't hand in something that hasn't been run through a proof-read by yourself and a simple spell check to pick up on the simple mistakes (after all, that's what a spell check is for anyway) - Beta Readers want to be able to read your work without going mad.
    • Be patient. Beta readers have to take the time to help, so don't pester them about when they'll be done with your chapter. That said, if it's been two weeks or something and you haven't heard a word, then feel free to give them a poke.
    • On the flip side, if you a beta reader with a piece of writing ready to beta and it's been a few days, and you KNOW it'll be a while yet in coming, warn your mentoree it might take a while. If you're going away or you're losing your Internet access, then let them know.
    • To be clear, you CAN be a beta reader and also apply for one with your story as well. We're not all perfect. :)
    • Non-Pokemon stories or even original writings are perfectly fine - just be sure to mention that in your submission, is all.
    Now that's over with, here we go with the applications. First, to be a beta reader. These are both for people to see your style of beta reading and all that jazz, and Astinus and I to see if you are acceptable or not. :)



    BETA READERS:

    Category:
    Genre:
    Preferred method of contact:
    Examples of writing:
    Examples of reviews/beta-reports:
    Strengths/weaknesses (optional):

    Now, for what each one means... PLEASE READ!
    Spoiler:



    Ok, now, to be a client. If you look at the list and already know who you want, and you contact them outside this thread, no worries. However, if you are undecided or want people to know you need a beta reader, use this application which should give the necessary information a beta reader may be interested in. :)

    CLIENTS:

    Title of Story:
    Fandom:
    Plot summary:
    Genre:
    Rating (PG, R, etc):
    Type of mentor needed:
    Writing sample of story:
    Other: (such as, how long you've been writing for, what you think your strengths and weaknesses in writing are - optional)

    Fandom refers to, for example, Pokemon, or others such as, say, Digimon.
    Genre - type of story - horror, Original Trainer, etc.
    Type of mentor needed - refers to the category section - do you want a Comprehensive beta reader, or a Proofreader, and so forth.
    Writing sample - please include at least a few paragraphs of the story you want beta-reading.

    So remember, post to apply to be a beta reader, or a client (unless you know who you want to contact here, of course). Communicate between yourselves then via PM or E-mail, and then notify me so I can update your status.

    Get posting people! MORE NEW (or old) BETA READERS NEEDED!



    CURRENT LIST OF BETA READERS:


    Comprehensive Beta Readers:
    [Mentors who are pretty good at all aspects of fiction. Best for very new writers or anyone in need of general help.]

    • Azurne (Also a Character Beta Reader) - OPEN

      Genre Specialty: Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
      Preferred method of contact: PM
      Examples of writing:
      (Snippets taken from my story on Serebii and two work-in-progress stories that have never been posted).
      The Golden Dusk and Silver Dawn-
      Spoiler:

      Grounded-
      Spoiler:


      A Child in the Ice-
      Spoiler:

      Examples of reviews/beta-reports: (See attached documents)
      "image removed"
      "image removed"

      I also have reviews on Serebii, but apparently I'm not allowed to link anything until I get off my lazy butt and post more. My user name is . IC Ghost . should you really like to go looking for them, however.
      Strengths/weaknesses (optional): I am a person, and I am not perfect. I do miss things occasionally, so no promises of epic flawlessness. I am always honest about what I am doing, and if I think you're story is going to be a bore, I'll probably tell you. I am as prompt and quick as I can be, so the wait time to get a chapter back (assuming it was ten pages or less) is a week at maximum. Usually I'll have it back to you within three days however.


    • Delusions of Originality - OPEN

      Genre: Pretty much anything that's not straight-up romance or sex; I don't know that I'm the right person to ask about tragedy or angst, either, but you can try me. Sci-fi confuses the tar out of me but I'm still willing to try and help with it anyway.
      Preferred method of contact: PM for initial contact/general discussion; I'll work something out with you when it's time to start sharing the to-beta stuff.
      Examples of writing: ...do I have to? ): buuuhh I have no self-confidence and also haven't finished anything in years. The best complete work I've got on hand is a one-shot I wrote a few years ago that is a crappy failattempt at failangst (I told you I'm bad with angst; I don't even know why I wrote this), but I am proud of it purely because it is actually done. And it doesn't make me want to gouge my eyes out.

      What Would You Do, Luther Sellig?

      I can dig out some bits and pieces of incomplete stuff if you really need to see more, but yeah.

      Examples of reviews/beta-reports: Lesseehere. This is a recent review of Negrek's Clouded Sky on FF.net, chapter 41...

      Spoiler:


      Oh oh oh and I just did one here! Review of the first two chapters of Captain Fabio's Through the Lens: tadaaa.

      Strengths/weaknesses (optional): Say it with me, kids: procrastinaaaaaa-tion. I am the Queen Procrastinatrix, although part of the reason I'm applying to be a beta is because I'm trying to break that habit (at least when it comes to fic reading and commenting). I also never shut up; if I start to ramble and you lose my point in a Wall of Text, please do smack me and tell me to be more concise.

      That said, though, when I do buckle down and git 'er done, I'm very thorough and don't miss much. My grasp of English is pretty strong, helped along by the fact that I was very nearly an English major of some sort or another. I like to think I know what I'm talking about, anyway, so you should be in good hands with me. If, you know, I ever actually read what you send me. (I'll try to be punctual, I promise!)


    Character Beta Readers:
    [Mentors skilled in character portrayal and development.]

    • Azurne (Also a Comprehensive Beta Reader) - OPEN


    Plot Beta Readers:
    [Mentors who can help with the development of plot twists, the story climax, and other problems with the storyline.]

    None at the moment.


    Grammar Beta Readers:
    [Mentors who can help with ironing out those pesky grammatical errors.]

    • Mira (Also a Proofreader) - CLOSED

      Genre Specialty: I specialize in fantasy, though I will pretty much work on anything.
      Preferred Method of Contact: PM
      Examples of writing:
      https://www.pokecommunity.com/posts/4385020/
      Examples of reviews/beta-reports: Third review down by LydiaB:
      https://www.youngwriterssociety.com/topic43545.html
      Seventh review down by LydiaB
      https://www.youngwriterssociety.com/topic42028.html
      Strengths/weaknesses: I sometimes have trouble drilling into the core of the story to critique (especially when it's the first part), though that typically gets better as I am more exposed to the story line. I also tend to be random, which can be either good or bad. ;)

    • Mizan de la Plume Kuro (Also a Language Beta Reader/Proofreader) - Open

      Genre Specialty: I can do almost any genre asides from Romance in which I'll just do a commentary on grammar and possibly human characteristics, but certainly nothing to do with Thing A x Thing B relationships. Genres I work best with are Science-Fiction, Military, Psychological, Gore, and Action.
      Preferred method of contact: Private Message on PC (PM). However, once I've requested your request or you've accepted my offer, then actual beta-reading can be done through E-Mail if convenient for either party.
      Examples of writing: NG-137 Synthetic Integration, and Reflection in the Storm.
      Examples of reviews/beta-reports:
      Strengths/Weaknesses: I'm well versed with physics and human psychology, plus I know a fair bit when it comes to adding long, detailed descriptions. Sci-Fi is my forte and I know how to make scientific arguments sound authentic to laymen. I usually work well when I try not to disappoint so clients can expect beta-reports from one to two weeks after submission. It might take longer due to real-life, but I'm fairly confident I can manage. Grammar is also one other thing that I can help with apart from helping clients with making their sentence structure flow better (most of the times at least).

      My weaknesses on the other hand, revolve around procrastination, work, and study, but I'll limit it in this case so don't worry. Apart from that, I'm human and tend to make the occasional mistake.

    • bobandbill (Also a Language/Proofreader Beta Reader - BACK-UP BETA READER) - 'CLOSED' (I contact clients) - approved by Astinus

      Genre specialty: Any, but have mostly have done OT fics. Also do comedy.
      Preferred method of contact: PM for initial contact, send documents via e-mail though. Can also go google docs
      Examples of writing: Check my sig - two banners link to my two stories.
      Examples of reviews/beta-reports: All three of these are reviews:
      Their Villainy Must Go On'
      An Everlasting Love'
      Stars' (link to another forum - sppf O_O)
      Strengths/weaknesses (optional):
      Spoiler:

    • Post Office Buddy (Also a Language Beta Reader/Proofreader) - OPEN

      Genre: A majority of the fics I have reviewed have been OT fics, but I can beta just about every genre except for shipping.
      Preferred method of contact: Through PM.
      Examples of writing: Affliction and My Endless Loneliness
      Examples of reviews/beta-reports: This and that.
      Strengths/weaknesses (optional): My largest weakness is that every once in a while, I get busy with work stuff, which may limit my ability to beta something quickly.
    • Yusshin (Also a Language Beta Reader/Proofreader) - OPEN

      Genre Specialty: Original Trainer; Adventure; Fantasy
      Preferred Method of Contact: VM
      Examples of Writing: The examples I'm going to provide that are from when I was twelve are not proof-read and up-to-date, thus there may be some mistakes in grammar and spelling due to my inexperience at the time. My true skill should be based on my most recent fanfic, "The Thieves of Time", and not the older ones. The older ones are provided to show my writing style and my progress / improvement over the years.
      Spoiler:

      Examples of Reviews/Beta-Reports:
      Spoiler:

      Background: I'm a perfectionist; I wrote two complete novels before the age of thirteen, one which spanned 150 pages (normal margins; Times New Romans; Font Size 12). I won the Royal Canadian Legion English Proficiency Award of 2006 when I graduated from elementary school; I also won the Oustanding Achievement in English Excellence Award. As for grades, I'm a gifted student in languages who acts like a sponge with literature information. My marks in every subject, other than mathematics and physical education, average 80-95% without studying. Languages and writing is my passion, and I plan to make a career out of it.
      Strengths&Weaknesses (Optional): Grammar, spelling, and context are big things for me. I can spot fragments and the misuse of a semi-colon instantly. I'm also a walking dictionary so generally, the misuse or the uncommon use of a word will be caught immediately, as in the example of "appreciate" in Silawen's fanfic. I'm a pretty rounded individual; when it comes to literature, I have reached a level where faults are rare and are committed 99% of the time by inattention. As well, I understand the concept of personal style in writing and I try not to impede on another's creativity.
    Language Beta Readers:
    [Mentors who can help with the fine-tuning of language, including things such as description and dialogue.]


    • bobandbill (Also a Grammar/Proofreader Beta Reader - see Grammar list for further details - BACK-UP BETA READER) - 'CLOSED' (I contact clients)
    • Post Office Buddy (Also a Grammar Beta Reader/Proofreader) - OPEN
    • Mizan de la Plume Kuro (Also a Grammar Beta Reader/Proofreader) - Open
    • Yusshin (Also a Grammar Beta Reader/Proofreader) - OPEN
    Proofreaders:
    [For the more experienced writers who need a second set of eyes and to offer a second opinion - usually aim to give a general overview of a work, but may focus on aspects the author particularly wants an opinion on or which they specialise in.]


    • bobandbill (Also a Grammar/Language Beta Reader - see Grammar list for further details - BACK-UP BETA READER) - OPEN
    • Mira (Also a Grammar Beta Reader - Check that list for more info) - CLOSED
    • Post Office Buddy (Also a Grammar/Language Beta Reader) - OPEN
    • Mizan de la Plume Kuro (Also a Grammar/Language Beta Reader) - Open
    • Yusshin (Also a Grammar/Language Beta Reader) - OPEN
     
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    CLIENTS NEEDING BETA-READERS:

    Current ones are from the old thread and have priority (marked by a * by their name).

    • *Abenti - Seeking a Beta Reader

      Title of Story: Pokemon Amber: The Untold Memoir
      Fandom: Pokemon
      Plot summary: A prequel fic centering around the never seen, never named, only mentioned once in the anime father of Ash Ketchum set about 10 - 12 years before the anime starts. Anthony "Tony" Ketchum, an 18 year old trainer gets disowned after an argument and heads towards the Kanto region to take the journey that he had only planned on doing before. Along the way he gains a traveling companion as well as two other pokemon other than his his first one that he had aquired eight years prior.
      Genre: OT, Romance (due to the technicalities that the OT and companion falling in love/getting married by the end of the story).
      Rating: On the general whole I attempt to do PG or milder.
      Type of mentor needed: Plot, Comprehensive
      Writing sample of story: The chapters I have posted up are located at https://pkmn.sailorchristmas.com/stories.php
      Other: I've been writing/working on this particular fanfic for a few years, though I have had off and on fanfic writing for a number of years prior in the Sailor Moon fanfic department (though that's a whole different can of worms that I've yet to finish writing on). My greatest weaknesses writing wise would be plotlines (individually per chapter) and general overall follow through... More often than not I find myself not being able to follow through with a story idea once I find that I don't have someone to bounce ideas arround and/or get opinions or thoughts from.


    • *SkyBlue - Seeking a Plot/Character Beta Reader

      Title of Story: Operation Confession
      Fandom: Pokemon manga: Pokemon Special/Adventures
      Plot summary: Red and Yellow have always been a little...into each other. They just don't like to say what they really feel. Well, with the help of the other Pokedex holders, Green's going to change that...Maybe it's time they did take a vacation in Sinnoh.
      Genre: Humor and romance.
      Rating (PG, R, etc): PG. Expect gratuitous amounts of Green's trademark evil schemes. And funny ghosts.
      Type of mentor needed: Plot and character beta reader. I plan to have an OC.
      Writing sample of story:
      Spoiler:

      Other: I've been writing since I was eight. I made scripts ripped off of episodes of my favorite series, calling them sequels. I was eight, hello! Then, I stumbled upon FanFiction.net, and the rest is history.

    • Iqid Loopz - Seeking a Grammer/Comprehensive/Language Beta Reader/Proof Reader

      Title of Story: Crossing the Line
      Fandom: Pokemon
      Plot summary: A ragtag team of Military Pokemon fighting to end a war against the Galactic-Rocket Alliance, that brought damage, fear, and large amount of pain through out the galaxy. Will they live and end the war, or will they fail and die.
      Genre: Action, Comedy, War, Science Fiction (Somethings wont be possible in real life),Romance, Horror, Adventure
      Rating (PG, R, etc): Rated PG-17 (swearing, alcohol reference, mature jokes)
      Type of mentor needed: Grammer, Proof reading, Comprehensive, Language
      Writing sample of story:
      Spoiler:

      Other: I have been writing for a year and a half now, and English is my main language but it seems like still have spelling and wording problems

    • Legendarian Mistress - Seeking a Plot Beta Reader/Proof Reader

      Title of Story: The Resurrection's Beginning and Apocalyptic Dawn
      Fandom: Pokémon
      Plot summary: The journey starts off rather positively, but mutates into something darker when life doesn't seem as good as what it was originally. Blood will be spilled against the wishes of many.
      Genre: Action/Other
      Rating (PG, R, etc): M
      Type of mentor needed: Proof-reader/Plot
      Writing sample of story:
      Spoiler:

      Other: I've been writing Pokémon stories since late 2005. Being a perfectionist, I'd like to be a Grammar beta one day... and my weakness? Probably making a certain plot-line longer than it should be.

    • KajiVenator - Seeking a Grammer/Plot Beta Reader

      Title of Story: Instance Decision
      Fandom: Pokémon
      Plot summary: We follow our young hero, Mitch as he travels through time to fight a team bent on taking over the Pokémon world with the power of the gods.
      Genre: Adventure/Other (Perhaps more. I'll have to think about possible genres more.)
      Rating: PG/Mature
      Type of mentor needed: Grammar, Plot
      Writing sample of story:
      Spoiler:

      Other: I am a seventeen year-old near-graduate of High School. This is not my first attempt at writing a story but will be my first attempt at writing a FF for the public here at PC. I tend to double-check my work after reading it, expanding on my wording and reviewing grammar so there should be few problems but I still require a Beta-Reader to double-check my double-checked/re-written work. I hope to expand the story to include all four mainland regions of the games, starting off with Johto, then Hoenn followed by Sinnoh and Kanto but, if I feel I cannot hope to expand the story to fill that many arcs, I will settle for a complete Johto arc. I want to write this FF to expand my writing skills and challenge myself. I may take breaks every now and then to complete assignments for school but will try to further the story whenever possible.

    • Eeveemaster9 - Seeking a Comprehensive/Grammar, Character Beta Reader

      Title of Story: The Reality of Fantasy
      Fandom: Other
      Plot summary: After a long night partying with his friends, Kevin falls asleep rather quickly, only to find himself in a cage when he awakens. After encountering a young girl (Alia) whom is in the same situation, Kevin begins to get an idea of why he is there when a mysterious girl approaches him after Alia had been removed from her cage by "The Dragging Boy".
      Genre: Sci-fi, Fantasy, Thriller
      Rating: PG+14 (Minor swearing, Gore, & Minor Sexual References)
      Writing sample of story:
      Spoiler:

      Other: I lack in proper grammar skills, and making characters more realistic. I may also need help to make the setting believeable.


    • Impo - Seeking a Proofreader (preferably someone good with grammar)

      Title of Story: Professor Layton VS Ace Attorney: The Twin Siren
      Fandom: Professor Layton
      Genre: Action, Mystery
      Rating (PG, R, etc): PG
      Writing sample of story: Here's the story instead
      Other: This is a long story, and I may make a sequel, so be prepared for long work.

    • Konekodemon - Seeking a Grammar Beta and a Character Beta with knowledge of Paul from the anime
      Title of Story: Pokemon Adventures
      Fandom: Pokemon
      Plot summary: Doesn't have one. Just read the story. But it is a PaulxOC fic, set in Kanto.
      Genre: Romance/Adventure
      Rating (PG, R, etc): Right now it's PG-13, but as I write it will change to R rated.
      Writing sample of story:
      Spoiler:


    • sheep261 - "Someone who can look through my work and look for any places which are lacking in detail, and also maybe a proof reader if someone has the time as well."

      Title of Story: The Return of a Legend
      Fandom: Pokemon
      Plot summary: A once old hero that was left for mysterious reasons, who now returns to the world, where much has changed for him
      Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance maybe if I want it....
      Rating (PG, R, etc): PG 13+
      Writing sample of story:
      Spoiler:

      Other: This is my first Fanfic, so expect it to be quite bad :/
      Method of Contact: I would like the beta reader to PM me, and I'll PM them back as well ASAP.
    • Lashh - Seeking a Grammar Beta Reader/Proofreeder
      Title of story: Legends of Kanto
      Fandom: Pokemon
      Plot Summary: Four children from Pallet Town on set out into the thrilling world of Pokemon, to face the perilous trials of the Pokemon Trainer.
      Genre: Original Trainer
      Rating: PG-13
      Sample: Prologue (part of it, anyways):
      Spoiler:

    • Gothitelle. - "I need help with characters, grammar and description to maybe get ideas with finishing this."
      Title of Story: A Friendship Story
      Fandom: Pokemon
      Plot summary: After being sent from her home to the real world, Giratina finds herself with the opportunity to redeem herself and start a new life. While doing so, she meets Hydreigon and instantly wanted to be her friend. Will she give Giratina a chance or flee?
      Genre: Friends/Hurt/Comfort
      Rating: G
      Writing sample of story:
      Spoiler:
      Spoiler:

      Other: Been writing for as long as I remember; first fanfiction I wrote was for the Powerpuff Girls fandom. Also written for the Sonic fandom; Weakness are character portrayals and events happening too quickly.
    • Dragovian98 - Seeking a Comprehensive mentor

      Title of Story: Transformed
      Fandom: Pokemon
      Plot summary: After a boy explores the local forest with his best friend, a series of events follow which results in him becoming a Pokemon, and being forced to alter the destiny of Time, Space, and discovering the secrets that the Universe would rather keep hidden...
      Genre: Action, Adventure and with slight war themes in some parts
      Rating (PG, R, etc): PG-13- blood, language, and suggestive themes.
      Writing sample of story: The Prologue and chapter 1 can currently be found here:
      https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=262732
      Other: Liked writing stories for about 4 years I am capable of thinking up a pretty decent plot pretty spontaneously, but i lack the descriptive and grammatical talent that really makes a writer.
    • chelly1107 - Seeking a Comprehensive mentor

      Title of Story: n/a
      Fandom: Pokémon
      Plot summary: -_- (I haven't decided on this either)
      Genre: Adventure
      Rating: PG
      Writing sample of story:
      Spoiler:
      Other: The story takes quite a while to get to the point, but it does.
    • mzmingle - Seeking a Comprehensive/Plot mentor/Proofreader

      Title of Story: Adventures In Unova - All Battlers
      Fandom: Pokemon
      Plot summary: Twins Adam and Amelia go on their pokemon adventure around Unova, also going to the Battle Dome.
      Genre: Pokemon? Adventure?
      Rating: PG but may get a bit bad, probs not.
      Writing sample of story:
      Spoiler:
      Spoiler:


     
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    Lol, beta requesting for new upcoming, haven't posted fic. XD

    Title of Story: NG-137 Synthetic Integration
    Fandom: Pokemon
    Plot summary: Essentially a revamp of The Chronicles of Neo Groudon, NG-137 is a 3rd person POV that focuses on Phaiel, who is somehow merged with a Groudon by the Infinity Conglomerate. Can he return himself to normal, who is this 'Ostile' that keeps popping up everywhere, why was he made, who is he?
    Genre: Science Fiction (really science-y and stuff so please have at least a basic understanding of science), Horror (real gore people), Adventure, Supernatural (limited but present nonetheless).
    Rating (PG, R, etc): Rated R.
    Type of mentor needed: Comprehensive, but a Grammar beta-reader is needed if unavailable.
    Writing sample of story:
    Spoiler:

    Other: I've been writing for a few years now, but my first language is not English so I have trouble being original in my usage of words. Help with that is much appreciated.
     
    Category: Language, Grammar, and Proofreading.
    Genre: A majority of the fics I have reviewed have been OT fics, but I can beta just about every genre except for shipping.
    Preferred method of contact: Through PM.
    Examples of writing: Affliction and My Endless Loneliness
    Examples of reviews/beta-reports: This and that.
    Strengths/weaknesses (optional): My largest weakness is that every once in a while, I get busy with work stuff, which may limit my ability to beta something quickly.
     
    I am requesting beta for my fan fic, I finished my Prologue and haven't posted it yet, and now starting on Chapter 1

    Title of Story:
    Crossing the Line
    Fandom: Pokemon
    Plot summary: A ragtag team of Military Pokemon fighting to end a war against the Galactic-Rocket Alliance, that brought damage, fear, and large amount of pain through out the galaxy. Will they live and end the war, or will they fail and die.
    Genre: Action, Comedy, War, Science Fiction (Somethings wont be possible in real life),Romance, Horror, Adventure
    Rating (PG, R, etc): Rated PG-17 (swearing, alcohol reference, mature jokes)
    Type of mentor needed: Grammer, Proof reading, Comprehensive, Language
    Writing sample of story:
    Spoiler:


    Other: I have been writing for a year and a half now, and English is my main language but it seems like still have spelling and wording problems
     
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    Added to the list. (BTW might want to check the fanfic rules/ask Astinus [moderator of this section] if your R-rated fic would be allowed or for permission, and if so be sure to mention it before the story in the first post and/or thread title that it is R I imagine when it comes to posting it).
     
    Thanks and more i think about it, my fic isn't that bad so, I'm just going to drop the rating to a understandable rating.
     
    Title of Story: The Resurrection's Beginning and Apocalyptic Dawn
    Fandom: Pokémon
    Plot summary: The journey starts off rather positively, but mutates into something darker when life doesn't seem as good as what it was originally. Blood will be spilled against the wishes of many.
    Genre: Action/Other
    Rating (PG, R, etc): M
    Type of mentor needed: Proof-reader/Plot
    Writing sample of story:
    Spoiler:

    Other: I've been writing Pokémon stories since late 2005. Being a perfectionist, I'd like to be a Grammar beta one day... and my weakness? Probably making a certain plot-line longer than it should be.
     
    If any of the Beta readers aren't busy and are willing to take you on, they'll message you. Although we kinda have a shortage atm... =/ *puts more emphasis on people reading this that more people capable of beta reading stuff would be good* =P
     
    Beta-Reader Resume

    Well, let's see if my resume is good enough shall we...

    Category:
    Grammar, Language, and Proof-reading.
    Genre: I can do almost any genre asides from Romance in which I'll just do a commentary on grammar and possibly human characteristics, but certainly nothing to do with Thing A x Thing B relationships. Genres I work best with are Science-Fiction, Military, Psychological, Gore, and Action.
    Preferred method of contact: Private Message on PC (PM). However, once I've requested your request or you've accepted my offer, then actual beta-reading can be done through E-Mail if convenient for either party.
    Examples of writing: NG-137 Synthetic Integration, and Reflection in the Storm.
    Examples of reviews/beta-reports:
    Strengths/Weaknesses: I'm well versed with physics and human psychology, plus I know a fair bit when it comes to adding long, detailed descriptions. Sci-Fi is my forte and I know how to make scientific arguments sound authentic to laymen. I usually work well when I try not to disappoint so clients can expect beta-reports from one to two weeks after submission. It might take longer due to real-life, but I'm fairly confident I can manage. Grammar is also one other thing that I can help with apart from helping clients with making their sentence structure flow better(most of the times at least.).

    My weaknesses on the other hand, revolve around procrastination, work, and study, but I'll limit it in this case so don't worry. Apart from that, I'm human and tend to make the occasional mistake.
     
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    Title of Story: Instance Decision
    Fandom:
    Pokémon
    Plot summary: We follow our young hero, Mitch as he travels through time to fight a team bent on taking over the Pokémon world with the power of the gods.
    Genre: Adventure/Other (Perhaps more. I'll have to think about possible genres more.)
    Rating:
    PG/Mature
    Type of mentor needed: Grammar, Plot
    Writing sample of story:
    Spoiler:

    Other: I am a seventeen year-old near-graduate of High School. This is not my first attempt at writing a story but will be my first attempt at writing a FF for the public here at PC. I tend to double-check my work after reading it, expanding on my wording and reviewing grammar so there should be few problems but I still require a Beta-Reader to double-check my double-checked/re-written work. I hope to expand the story to include all four mainland regions of the games, starting off with Johto, then Hoenn followed by Sinnoh and Kanto but, if I feel I cannot hope to expand the story to fill that many arcs, I will settle for a complete Johto arc. I want to write this FF to expand my writing skills and challenge myself. I may take breaks every now and then to complete assignments for school but will try to further the story whenever possible.
     
    Do I really have to fill another one of these out if I'm already accepted at Serebii? *whine/cry*


    Category: Comprehensive / Character
    Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
    Preferred method of contact: PM
    Examples of writing:

    (Snippets taken from my story on Serebii and two work-in-progress stories that have never been posted).

    The Golden Dusk and Silver Dawn-
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    Grounded-
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    A Child in the Ice-
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    [FONT=&quot] [/FONT]Examples of reviews/beta-reports: (See attached documents)




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    I also have reviews on Serebii, but apparently I'm not allowed to link anything until I get off my lazy butt and post more. My user name is . IC Ghost . should you really like to go looking for them, however.

    Strengths/weaknesses (optional): I am a person, and I am not perfect. I do miss things occasionally, so no promises of epic flawlessness. I am always honest about what I am doing, and if I think you're story is going to be a bore, I'll probably tell you. I am as prompt and quick as I can be, so the wait time to get a chapter back (assuming it was ten pages or less) is a week at maximum. Usually I'll have it back to you within three days however.


    Feel free to reject me simply because I'm not active enough here, I just thought I'd try to lend a helping hand wherever I can.
     
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