swan-scones 's Beta Reader Profile
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since: 05-09-10, id: 2356937
Author has written 18 stories | Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Gorillaz, Lord of the Flies, This Is England, Chronicle, Wuthering Heights, and Star Wars.
β : swan-scones is a registered beta reader and is currently accepting beta reading requests.
Beta Description
Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
I understand beta reading seems a little bit contradictory in my case, seeing as I rarely ever proof read my own work... ah. I'm a very impulsive sort of writer, in the way that I rarely pre-plan anything I write. I simply sit, do it, and upload it. My writing style is very stream-of-concious because of it, which may or may not be appealing, but I find that the best way. I'm a bit of a perfectionist - if I re-read my work I'd end up never uploading it, frankly! xD So, if I were to beta read your work I'd probably have the same standards. I'd concentrate on, obviously, spelling and grammar, but also your characterisations and descriptions, depending on your ideals. Writing is all about making readers use their imagination, after all!
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I've been told I'm good at atmospheric writing, imagery, characterisation, and, when using the humble pen and paper, my grammar and spelling never falters. So, if any of those things are your weaknesses, I'm right here.
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
In all honesty, I find giving critisism difficult. Again, a bit contradictory for a beta reader. I will, of course, give points for improvement - just in a very meek, annoyingly nice sort of way.
Preferred: types of stories I prefer over others
I love dark, angsty stuff. Anything sinister or a little unusual. Originality. Though I'll help with anything you ask me to. :)
Would Rather Not: I do not beta for these stories
Fluff. Romance isn't a turn-off, but when everyone's giggling and simpering and cuddling and kissing I do feel a little claustrophobic. I like romance when it's realistically written. Life isn't sunshine and rainbows, unfortunately. Fluff is cute - it just seems very cheap and synthetic to me. Despite that, I would still quite happily beta read a fluff fic for you. :D
Beta Preferences
Language: English
Content Rating: Fiction K » M
Categories: categories in black are ones this beta has authored for
Tv Doctor Who
Cartoon Gorillaz
Book Harry Potter
Movie This Is England
Book Wuthering Heights
Genres: genres in black are ones this beta has authored for
General
Romance
Mystery
Horror
Angst
Supernatural
Hurt/Comfort