| Beta's Name | Will Read... | Skills | Credentials | Zone |
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Ilene Since 04/21/09 |
Everything | Does a pretty good job of catching typographical errors, with an excellent grasp of the English language. Worked their way through college as a secretary. | MS Speech-Language Pathologist | US/Canada EST |
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Kerrie New as of 10/26/08 |
Anything but have a preference for ALT, Conqueror and Über Stories. | Experienced proof reader and editor. Excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation skills. Good at picking up plot inconsistencies. Has been called an anal nit-picker when proof reading. Loves the English language and writes poetry and prose for her own amusement. Fairly warped sense of humour. Will be honest but not brutal with feedback and suggestions. | Policy writer for Commonwealth Government for over 6 years. | Australia Eastern DST |
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Jen New as of 10/26/08 |
Will read ALT Über, ALT Original. | Spelling, continuity, dialogue, catching cliche phrasing, does not fear giving constructive criticism if/when needed. | Web designer, blogger, English Major, Paralegal. | US/Canada EST |
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E.J. New as of 10/26/08 |
Prefer ALT, Conqueror, and Über stories. | Grammar, word usage, homophones, proficiency in the use of "The Chicago Manual of Style" as a guide to editing. | Masters in Urban Education and Educational Technology; Work in Digital Support. | US/Canada CST |
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Chris New as of 11/12/08 |
Anything Alt. | Will do the best to be honest with feedback, offer constructive critcism, offer ideas and encouragement. Good at assisting with grammar, phrasing and plot continuity. Currently works as a prison nurse with extensive knowledge of the medical field including terminology and procedures. Considerable knowledge of the prison system/political agendas. | Associates Degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing Degree, Prison Experience | US/Canada EST |
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Chris W. New as of 03/23/09 |
Any Alternative or Über, especially Conqueror or X:WP. | Good eye for correcting grammar, spelling and the like. Also detail oriented and a plot continuity problem-solver. Does well with bouncing ideas around until one fits and talking out any problems that are stumping the writer. | B.A. in English with a focus on Creative Writing. Prolific reader with a large vocabulary and a love of the craft. | US/Canada EST |
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Helen New as of 05/26/09 08/26/09 - Helen's a bit swamped at the moment; she regrets that she cannot offer her services to new bards until further notice. |
Anything, but with a slight preference for Alt Original/Über. | Has participated in formal proofreading training, and as a laboratory manager, used to critiquing as well as proofreading documents. Although British, has strong connections with the US and is well used to American spelling, turns of phrase etc. Honest with feedback, without taking anything away from the author’s style or phraseology. Good at picking out plot inconsistencies and threads that aren’t picked up again in resolving stories, grammatical errors, and spotting wrong use of words that the spell checker has missed. | Masters in Medical Biochemistry, certified in Non-Profit Leadership and Management. | UK |
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Jae New as of 08/26/09 |
Prefer original fiction or uber, but will also read X:WP, Star Trek, and Law & Order. | Has beta reading experience, having helped native English speakers and non-native speakers with stories. Although not a native speaker herself, can help writers with grammar, spelling, and punctuation. As a writer herself, she is careful not to rewrite another writers story but give constructive criticism instead, and is familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style. | Psychologist, who has been writing for the past twenty years, almost four of them in English. | Central European Time |
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Chrissytaff New as of 08/26/09 |
ST Voyager/Poetry/Short stories. Can only accomodate ST Voyager/DS9/Original fiction writers as knowledge of other genres is very limited. | One year experience of beta reading. An avid reader, reads for 5-8 hrs a day. Strengths are in spelling and plot continuity. Does not fear giving constructive feedback if/when needed on erotic/sex scenes. | Has a vast amount of life experience and has worked in various jobs: Personal Protection Officer, First Responce Team-Leader at large festivals/concerts, Bar/Club Manager, Cockle/Pickle factory worker and MilkWoman! Although she doesn't hold any degrees per say, she's had an exiting, different and somethimes whacky life that has blessed her with a very open and imaginative mind that would be totally relevant for beta reading! | UK |
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Peet New as of 03/12/10 |
Uber, ST:V, Stargate SG:1, Original Fiction, Mel/Janice. | Very strong science skills: geology, chemistry, physics, biology, as well as great technology skills. Consulting developed strong critiquing skills for plot development; excellent English skills - well published in peer-reviewed journals. | Ph.D. in Earthquake Mechanics, International Consulting Geologist. | US/Canada MST (Mountain) |
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Lee New as of 05/01/10 |
Fiction of all genres and non-fiction but has a preference for ALT. | Experienced proofreader with editing and research skills able to give feedback without being brutal. Has skills as outdoorswoman: avid flyfisher and fly dresser, marksman, master gardener, backpacking, and raises llamas for joy, as well as enjoying tours on her Harley. | Registered Nurse with years of experience in hospital and public health with a speciality in Maternal/Child health. | US/Canada PST |
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probingreality New as of 05/15/10 |
Prefers alt Original, alt Über stories. | Possesses a good eye for catching typographical errors, plot continuity, picking up inconsistencies. Has deep knowledge in European history, literature, math, cooking, and almost everything technology related (especially if you need to construct something)as well as very good research skills. | Received a Bachelor Degree in Arts (major Book Publishing, concentration in Editing). Second major is Computer Science. Is currently a System Administrator, mostly involved with non-fiction writing and editing. | Central European Time |