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On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 1:19 PM, Magdalena Biondi
<magdalenabiondi@...> wrote:
> Thanks for answering so quickly... Am I supposed to send it here? I'm not
> entirely sure... well, you let me know and I'll send it as soon as I know.

You normally send your story offlist, directly to the person who has
offered to beta for you, rather than to the list directly.

--
love and Thorntons' chocolates

Al

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I sent this last night but it hasn't shown up in my inbox yet.  Sorry if this is a duplicate message

I was wondering if someone would mind doing a quick beta on a 500 work ficlet.  This is for the Last Fiction Writer Standing challenge on LJ, so the rules are pretty restrictive.  I need someone to read for content more than spelling, punctuation and such.  Its G and Gen, no offensive material whatsoever. 

Thanks,

Hey I've just begun writing my own fic after becoming addicted to sga
fiction. Ideally I need a beta not just for grammar and spelling but to
offer advice also.  Its Sheppard/Lorne slash and there is adult
material so please no one who is not old enough.

Hey there. I've never posted in this fandom before, and I need a beta
to check over my story. First off, no kiddies. It's definitely M
and/or NC-17, and since it's McShep, it's also m/m. The story takes
place in season 4 after Miller's Crossing and before Quarantine. It's
called "The Legend of Kirk" and can be described thusly:

Colonel Sheppard really isn't Captain Kirk, and Rodney knows it, so
why perpetuate the myth?

Story's a little over 5,000 words, and I'd especially like to see if
others think it's in character. I'm definitely open to suggestions and
ideas from whoever's willing to check it out.

Thanks a lot,

Sarah

Hi. I am first and foremost on the lookout for a Beta that can help me
with all the basics: spelling, punctuation, grammar and the likes thereof.

I would absolutely love to have a beta that could give me constructive
criticism, their view on my characterization, a bit of help with the
science in the story, the flow of the story and any plot holes that
might arise. As I said, I would love to have all of the above, but I
might just be greedy. :)

Well then, back to the story.

I am currently working on my first Stargate fiction, ever, and I am a
bit nervous that I might botch it up horribly, but here I go:

The story, at this point, involves mpreg, but I might change that part
later if I find that it does not fit with the story further on.

After being trapped with Carson in an ancient machine, Rodney finds
himself pregnant. throughout the story they must learn to cope with
the new life-altering situation they have been put in

The story will move slowly forward, establishing the friendship as a
stable ground before moving on towards any kind of romantic
relationship between the two.

(I am quite sick of the "wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am" stories where they
all jump from friends to lovers in the space of six hundred words or
less.)

There will be much uncertainties and probably some angst and a bit of
morality issues thrown into the mix. I have to say that the angst
level will be kept at a moderate, but since some people have a low
angst-toleration I can't promise if they will find it too much or not.
I am not a big fan of angst, but I write it when the story demands it.

I should probably state the ratings, too. I have plans to write sex in
this story, but not for many chapters to come. It will mostly be at a
PG-13 level, with a few well-placed curses, but the overall rating
will be NC-17.

Pairing is, of course, Beckett/McKay.

Warnings include M-preg, angst, gay sex, cursing, AU (Beckett never
died in 'Sunday'), possible spoilers for whole series (probably just a
mentioning or two).

Number of chapters. No idea. Probably around 10/15. Will change as the
story progresses.

Additional knowledge: I am not a native English-speaker...

Sincerely
Joe

Hi  I  really  have  NOOOO idea  how  any  of  this  works  have  been
  wanting  to  write  a  story  forever  and  I  jumped in  with  both
  feet  in  the  deep  end  for  someones gift for a secret santa  story !!
I was referred  here  by  the sweet hostess  of  the  LJ  sight !!
PLEASE  if  anyone  can  help  me  ASAP  and  tell  me  what  to  do
I  would  really  appreciate  it !!!

Smile  and  thanks  Mare

Hi  sorry  i  was  supposed  to  put  certain  things  in  the
heading  and  here. I had  to  write a story for a secret Santa  thing
  and  I am  a  first  time  ever  writer  not really comfortable
writing slash , enjoy reading  very  mild slash, but  think  I did  ok
  with  the  implications  part.

Need  help  with  spelling  and  grammar  ,  I  have  NO  idea  how
this  works  but  I thought  I'd  put  the  details  in a  post ,
think  I  did  it  right  this  time !!

thank  you  Mare

Hiya :)

Sorry on the last minute rush, but my regular beta as emergency rl
issues. Anyhoo, I need a beta that can do a quick turnaround for a
snip--its 652-word ct, Lorne/Sheppard pre-slash. I'd need it back no
later than the 16th.

I am also working on 2 other SGA (Lorne centric pieces) that I'll need
to post 24/25 respectfully, and no, neither is done at the moment, but
anyone who does have time & might be interested, I'd love the help :)

You can reply here, or privately at: denyce36(at)yahoo(dot)com

Thank you in advance!!
Denyce~~

To those who've offered, thank you!! Request was filled :)

--- In wraithbeta@yahoogroups.com, "D" <denyce36@...> wrote:
>
> Hiya :)
>
> Sorry on the last minute rush, but my regular beta as emergency rl
> issues. Anyhoo, I need a beta that can do a quick turnaround for a
> snip--its 652-word ct, Lorne/Sheppard pre-slash. I'd need it back no
> later than the 16th.
>
> I am also working on 2 other SGA (Lorne centric pieces) that I'll need
> to post 24/25 respectfully, and no, neither is done at the moment, but
> anyone who does have time & might be interested, I'd love the help :)
>
> You can reply here, or privately at: denyce36(at)yahoo(dot)com
>
> Thank you in advance!!
> Denyce~~
>

This is the last chapter of a story I've been working on forever and I
need someone to go over and check for the usual, grammer and spelling
errors and suggestions are always good.  The overall rating for the
story is PG-13 for a lot of angst.

The story is Lessons and is on Wraithbait.

If interested, please let me know and I'll email the story to you.

--Terri

Hiya,

I need a beta reader for a McShep first time episode tag to
'Travellers'. It's approx. 8240 words and I'd really like someone with
good grammar skills to give it a once over. I'm pretty easy to get along
with and don't tend to sulk, if someone tells me I made a mistake
somewhere. If I didn't want to know where I went wrong, I wouldn't
bother to ask for your help ;-)

Also, if someone, who doesn't absolutely loathe the Jennifer/Rodney
relationship reads this; I could need a bit of help with another story
that starts out as McKay/Keller and turns into McShep. Since no one I
know seems approachable when it  comes to  that  pairing, I'd really,
really appreciate any offersof help for that one as well.

Thank you kindly in advance
Reualnn

Fic is 1600 words, and not really very graphic. It's not a happy fic,
but it isn't very disturbing, either. Kind of sad.

It's Ronon/OFC - but NOT a Mary Sue! At least I don't think so - these
things are why betas are good to have.

I have a feeling it could use some re-writing, but it's too fresh for
me to tell which bits and how. Also, English is not my first language,
so it probably needs a check.

Also, I'm wondering what kind of subtext a reader would get from this fic.


I can take all the constructive abuse you want to dish out.


Xanxei

My best friend has just started a new site and it is on a very important idea.

It is on personal safety and how we can be more aware of our suroundings and the
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The point of the group is to share storiess of events that have taught you to be
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This goes from noticing a person following you or acting strangely who may be up
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Thank You,
Crow

I'm looking for a beta for a new story, kinda long don't know how many
  words but several pages worth on word. I need someone to do the works
  characters, grammer (I have a problem with tenseseses *smiles*) and
  all the other stuff. I don't pout I promise just be straight. My
  email is seliki@... if interested.

Looking for a beta to focus mainly on:
- characterisation
- references (= "historic" correctness)
- immersion (descriptions, length etc.)

Many thanks in advance!!!

Hi!
I'm looking for a new beta reader(English mother-tongue speaker), because my
former beta reader now focuses on a new fandom.
I already published nine stories (mash4077 -> wraithbait, sga4077 ->
fanfiction.net). Some are humour stories, other are serious ones.
Not being a native speaker, my main problems are punctuation, grammar and tense,
and sometimes the phrasing. But I think that this sounds worse than it is.

My new story is less than 5,000 words and Sheppard's POV. He visits McKay in a
psychiatry and remembers about what had happened. Dr Keller died before the
events of the story occur (I'm sorry, I never planned to write a character death
story). It takes place after season five.
If you are able to understand German you can read the story at fanfiction.net
(title: In der Psychiatrie) and see if you like it.

I'm using Microsoft Word 2000 (word.doc).

Though I'm writing and planning other stories I already would be glad to find a
beta reader for this story only. (But I won't mind if you are interested in beta
reading other stories, too.)

One thing I should also mention: If I'm not responding immediately to your mail,
it's not because I'm impolite. I just don't have internet at home, but I'm
regularly online at least once a week.

I'm looking forward for a positive response.
Best wishes,
Amrei

I would be happy to beta and can speak a little German (though not so good at
reading).  Let me know if you still need someone.

--Terri