Zyzyax 's Beta Reader Profile
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since: 08-07-16, id: 8141767
Author has written 21 stories | Alex Rider, and Picture of Dorian Gray.
β : Zyzyax is a registered beta reader and is currently accepting beta reading requests.
Beta Description
Beta Bio: general description as a beta reader
I am actually willing to help almost anyone with their writing, provided they are polite and have realistic expectations. I'm a college student, not a miracle worker (anyone catch that?). If you have a story that just needs more details, sure I can help. If you want ideas, I'll try to help while not raining on your parade, so to speak. I can just edit punctuation and grammar (I'm not perfect). It really depends on how you view a beta. I just want to help people write. Writing is fun. I wish I had found my love of it sooner.
My Strengths: beta, writing, or reading strengths
I am a native speaker of English, so editing for grammar and spelling works relatively well. I can do plot twists or weird takes. I'm kind of a nag, if you want someone to do that (you have to solicit my nag services first, though). I can reality check your stories. I have also traveled through most of Europe and know quite a bit of its history. If you want a feel of any of the countries in Europe, well, I've been to most of them. I can tell you if something is PC or not. I am fairly good at reviews, having peer-critiqued everything from poetry to papers in labs.
My Weaknesses: beta, writing, or reading weaknesses
I might miss the occasional grammar/spelling thing. I try to stay within the confines of your story. If you want major overhaul, well the plot may well be on you. I can be pushy. I've also been told that my hints can be too subtle at times. I try never to be too blunt, but it can happen. If I'm over the line, you might have to tell me. I'm usually nice, though, especially with my new sleep schedule.
Preferred: types of stories I prefer over others
I like action. I like time travel. I like science fiction. I also like knowing what I'm talking about. If I'm not part of the fandom or haven't seen/read/whatever-ed your original story, I may not be all that much help.
Would Rather Not: I do not beta for these stories
Anything with heavy abuse that is realistically portrayed (particularly physical abuse) within a family unit is...a touchy subject (no joke). I won't flame you for asking, but I may suggest you look elsewhere. I am only human and occasionally, I have content I just can't read without an emotional breakdown
Beta Preferences
Language: English
Content Rating: Fiction K » M
Categories: categories in black are ones this beta has authored for
Book 1984
Book 39 Clues
Book A Christmas Carol
Book Airhead
Book Alex Rider
Book An Unfortunate Fairy Tale
Book Angel Burn
Book Beowulf
Book Brave New World
Book Bruiser, Neal Shusterman
Book Catch-22
Book Cherub
Book Chronicles of Nick
Book Chronicles of Vladimir Tod
Book Crucible
Book Dresden Files
Book Ender's Game series
Genres: genres in black are ones this beta has authored for
Romance
Adventure
Mystery
Horror
Angst
Supernatural
Suspense
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
Family
Hurt/Comfort
Friendship