Alyss Mainwaring 's Beta Reader Profile
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since: 10-15-09, id: 2116372
Author has written 117 stories | Trickster series, Ranger's Apprentice, Protector of the Small Quartet, Song of the Lioness, Redemption of Althalus, Beka Cooper series, Skulduggery Pleasant series, Inheritance Cycle, Brotherband Chronicles, How to Train Your Dragon, and Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.
β : Alyss Mainwaring is a registered beta reader and is currently accepting beta reading requests.
Beta Description
Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
As a beta-reader I aim to not only pick up on small grammatical mistakes, but also attempt to find areas where the possibility of a plot hole will appear. I try not to remove the original artists writing style as I believe that it is as unique as fingerprints, however I will add in a word or two to make it more legible for other readers. I am willing to use any communication method you can think of, including via this site and email, and am willing to edit up to whatever level you desire. I can edit it with everything I do as suggestions in various colours (pretty!) so that if you wish you can revert it back to how it was before, or just straight up edit so it can be uploaded straight away. My only expectation is that it has been put through a word processor first to pick up on spelling mistakes, as we all know that they can be hard to find.
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
My strengths would be the fact that I'm willing to sit down and get it done quickly. Once I have the work I aim to get it back as soon as I'm able, which means I work on it as soon as I see the email, or notification. My skills would include the fact that I am willing to allow the author's own style to show through and just focus on the legibility of the work. I also enjoy working out the ideas within the chapter in order for the whole plot to be enhanced.
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
I would be lying to say that I am good at spelling. I do read a lot, however this has to be a weakness. An issue that can appear is that I use Australian spelling, however I don't correct anything to Australian spelling if I see it otherwise. This can confuse me sometimes, however usually a quick google fixes it. :)
Preferred: types of stories I prefer over others
I don't have any preferences with stories. Just so long as they have words in them.
Would Rather Not: I do not beta for these stories
I have become more open to which particular stories I will read, which means nothing really offends me anymore. I don't particularly enjoy modern AU stories however recently I have seen a few really good ones and am starting to enjoy them more.
Beta Preferences
Language: English
Content Rating: Fiction K » M
Categories: categories in black are ones this beta has authored for
Movie Aladdin
Book Alex Rider
Book Alice in Wonderland
Book Artemis Fowl
Book Beka Cooper series
Book Chronicles of Narnia
Book Circle of Magic
Book Circle Opens
Book Deltora Quest
Movie Gladiator
Movie How to Train Your Dragon
Book Hunger Games
Book Immortals, Tamora Pierce
Movie Mary Poppins
Book Peter Pan
Book Protector of the Small Quartet
Book Ranger's Apprentice
Book Redemption of Althalus
Book Skulduggery Pleasant series
Book Song of the Lioness
Book Trickster series
Genres: genres in black are ones this beta has authored for
General
Romance
Humor
Drama
Poetry
Adventure
Mystery
Horror
Parody
Angst
Supernatural
Suspense
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
Spiritual
Tragedy
Western
Crime
Family
Hurt/Comfort
Friendship