A wave of red ink in editing

[Moira Krineii]

Okay, I am willing to beta read if you don't mind a few things...

1. I'm sporadic with my free time. Sometimes I have a lot of free time, sometimes I have none due to my job.

2. I have levels of intensity when it comes to reviewing, and I'll want you to tell me how thoroughly you want something reviewed. If you want someone to read it and say 'cool!'... I can do that.. but that's not how I normally operate. I tend to nitpick from grammar and spelling, to questioning the viability of the plot, and pointing out what I think could make it stronger. Thus the wave of red ink.

3. Most people tell me I'm harsh/blunt. I won't be mean for the sake of being mean, but if I don't like something... I will say "I don't think this works" or "I don't like this." (My favorite phrase is: In the immortal words of someone famous... cope.) But.. I've had a friend tell me that he likes it when I read his stuff and like it, it feels rewarding rather than simply flattering.

I don't like flames. I don't think you should tell someone that something sucks because you had a lousy day, or you like being a jerk. (I've been on the 'net for a while, and I still can't figure out people who go to the websites of shows they hate and post idiotic messages on the guest book..) Thusly... if I don't like something, I will tell you why. It's your choice if you consider it or not. But if you're sensitive about things, I am not the Beta Reader for you.

4. I do not usually read angst stories. I'll read it if you beg me and I like you, but in general.. please don't ask me to review stories in which characters die horribly.

5. I know GW, Inu Yasha, Yu Yu Hakusho, Rurouni Kenshin, Bakuretsu Hunters, Gunsmith Cats, Psychic Academy, Flame of Recca, and others.. But I know the manga better than I know the animes, so keep that in mind. I might post something like "Is this in character for so-and-so?"

6. I'm just a bit picky, neh?

Moira

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I have a destiny, I have a vision dear... It's as translucent as rain and glass are clear... I am a problem girl, I have a habit old... If I got silver I'd pine for shiny gold. --- "So Hard," Voice of the Beehive

[akari kou]

hi! i am in current need of a reliable beta reader for some of my inuyasha short stories, as well as maybe for someone who might skim over my escaflowne-fic. would you be willing to do that?
before you reply, i need to warn you, though. the inuyasha short stories/one-shots do contain graphic sexual scenes. if you feel uncomfortable with that, please tell me and i will ask somebody else...
also, if you are not familiar with the visions of escaflowne, please tell me, because my esca-fic is based on the tv series (which is the only reference concerning escaflowne i ever had).
other that that, i like beta readers who give me their honest opinion and who are strict when it comes to grammar and idiomatic expressions.
hope to hear from you soon? akari

[AnShino]

I'd like a beta like you...I have a GW fic I want to redo and maybe a couple more in the works. Idk...I'll get back to you on it, 'kay? Oh, and I have another I really, really need beta-ed...self insertion/ crossover-ish... shinoanrui689@yahoo.com get back to me if you want...

[Moira Krineii]

Hello!

Thanks for the posts! I've responded to you both, so just keep me posted!

Moira