http://theladyjazz.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] theladyjazz.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] usxuk2011-10-17 12:29 am
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Help! Looking for Beta-Reader, please :

Hey, guys! So I have a long break ahead of me and I'm planning to finally get started on this multi-chapter fan fic that I've been wanting to write and publish for ages now. I've already written the first chapter and have got about 2/3 of the basic plot all done. But I could sure use a BETA-READER to help me work more efficiently. I don't need really require much, just minimum basic requirements such as:

a.) Decent in grammar (i.e. able to easily spot and correct grammatical errors in whatever form)
b.) Willing to discuss plot with me (through e-mail, chat, skype, whatever)
c.) Can give constructive criticism concerning characterization, plot holes, style, whatever. Hey, I'm a big girl. I can take it ;)
d.) Will be online most, if not all the time. (like, once or maybe twice a week.)

It'd be awesome if the prospective beta-reader can also co-author this fic with me but you know, it's not really a requirement or anything. Anyway, if you guys know anyone or are willing to beta for me. Please let me know by COMMENTING.

By the way, I'm Asian so if you're willing to beta but might have a problem with the time zone difference we can talk about it. Hopefully, we can work something out, yeah?

Thanks a lot and I hope you have a good day.

[identity profile] edelweiss123.livejournal.com 2011-10-16 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)

Well, you've already got two takers, but in case those two don't work out, I'd be more than willing to help. I write my own stories sometimes, and while I've never posted a story for Hetalia, it is THE fandom in my life right now. Strictly speaking, I have beta'd before, but... the person I was doing it for had no grasp of plot, dialogue, continuity, or heck, even grammar... But I've been itching to do a USUK story, so editing/ co-authoring one would be great since I seem to be too lazy uninspired to complete one on my own. Time zone differences shouldn't matter too much- I'm American, but I tend to keep odd hours, and I am often on very late at night (which, I suppose, would be sometime in the afternoon for you?) I am very picky with grammar/formatting, so I could definitely help out if you have trouble with English. (Which doesn't seem to be the case, but, it might not be your first language, and that can be hard... *is studying German herself* )
So, just let me know if you decide to use me or someone else!

P.S. Just out of curiosity, what kind of story will this be? AU? Gakuen? Cardverse? Or something else?