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Beta List (second try)
Since I had to terminate the first try (thanks you html...for adding useless </a><b> signs to the usernames that didn´t show up in RTE and couldn´t be erased from the html-version without messing up the entire post.
BETA List:
List of all Beta Readers:
- cygna_hime: (Info) grammar ninja
- spam_monster: (Info) have never beta'd before, but I would like to try my hand at it
- morgulq: (Info) avaliable to beta up until March
- jazzypom: (Info) I'm a good beta in terms of helping the writer's work to be clear, making the writer sensitive to stylistic inconsistencies. I do prefer to work with googledocs, and if you don't have a gmail account, I'll gladly send you an invite.
Depending on the complexity of the fic, turn around can be from six hours to twenty four (anything over 10k will be, understandably, longer).
I do try to be a thorough beta, and as a result of this, writers' feelings can be bruised. I beta with the understanding that the work is important, not necessarily the writer's ego. I'm willing to go gentle with the concrit, but I won't mess you around, because being a fangirl helps no one.
You can contact me via pm at either LJ or DW.
- thisfishflies: (Info) I will read and edit pretty much everything
- chaosakita: (Info) I can give everyone a good overview of their style and plot
- geekychan: (Info) haven't been a beta before either, but I know grammar, and how to string a story along without it being too confusing
- camelonajourney: (Info) complete grammar-nerd
- dorothy1901: (Info) I've beta-read in three fandoms, working knowledge of spelling, grammar and the English language
- bellajayd: (Info) english major = grammar nazi
- neptunedream: (Info) complete grammar nut
- arinan:(Info) I've never beta'd before, but I have proofread way too many papers
- marinarusalka: (Info)
- johanirae: (Info)
- truthiness_aura: (Info) Standard grammar/usage nerd (because Word can't catch everything). I will read just about anything. Times: Available at all times unless otherwise noted
- yavieriel: (Info) grammar Nazi! I'm also very strong on descriptiveness and showing-not-telling, and I am *very* honest
- sdroid: (Info) I tend to focus more of the style of writer than whether it's completely 100% grammatically correct
- ginjar: I'm good with grammar, spelling, proofreading papers.....
- sdblaine:(Info) I'd be a good Beta for someone that wants to work on flow of a story, someone to do basic grammar/spelling checks, or to help hammer out details and brainstorm
- northstar_rocks: (Info) never beta-ed but very willing to give it a go. One of my favorite books is the Thesaurus
- dorcas_gustine: (Info) I'm not here for a beta but for resources!
- dieewigenacht:(Info) iswilling to stop being a stalker to be a beta.
- ellyr_in_ink: (Info) I currently have plenty of time to beta! Don't be shy! I'll read anything for this community! You can be a veteran writer or new to the whole shebang. I'm pretty good with grammar and style
- meowl_kt: (Info)I know grammar and word use, as well as Shakespearean grammar, so I can grammar-check Thor. Both are primarily from a good organic linguistic sense rather than formal education, so I tend to say 'this sounds wrong; this would be better' rather than citing specific rules
- theaviatorfifi: (Info) i have superexcellent knowledge of spelling (uk and us) and grammar, but though i know what's right and wrong i agree with bending a few rules for the sake of style and flow.
- lovelokest: (Info): but I've beta'd before in other fandoms. I have a good grasp of story flow, picking out plot holes, characterization and what sounds clunky. My schedule is hectic right now, but I generally can get short things (under 2000 words) done in a dayThe best way to get in touch with me is lovelokest at gmail dot com. I'm terrible at checking PMs and I don't check my Yahoo email address often..
- piratewilde: (Info) . I am a English Major, and am prone to edited as I read. I also tend to read a lot
- red_vlvtn: (Info) I am also willing to beta. I'm an English major who always got A's in English in high school, and I got 4's on both AP tests. I also wrote and edited for my high school's literary magazine, so with all those things combined, I'm a notorious grammar Nazi. The best ways to get in touch with me are AIM and e-mail, both of which are listed on my user info. I'll read and edit just about anything, but my schedule sometimes gets crowded, so I may not have time for your epic. Just ask me, and I'll let you know.
- grand_duc (Info) My knowledge of comics is pretty bare. And I'm probably the last person you want to ask for gramar.. I'm a native french speaker . I've grown up in France and I speak a bit of spanish.
- fancy_galloway (Info) Beta for half a dozen fandoms. Anthropology major, English minor. I color-code my edits!
- mozzarellaroses (Info) Grammar nazi, word usage fairy, slang dragon (I'm running out of silly words for this) , I'm one of only five people who got an A- in our entire batch of over 500 students last quarter, and have been getting A- for every quarter (with only one person in the entire batch getting A) and I've read a grand total of 10,950 books approximately since I was eight years old, which was eight years ago. I have beta'd people for years now, and I hope you won't be put off by my young age. English is not my first language, but I am most proficient in it. Also, I will squee like a fangirl over your stories afterward, so my professionalism will take its little breaks. :)
- tsimiko (Info):I haven't beta'd in forever but I'd love to start doing it again. My canon knowledge is admittedly a little sparse: films, recent cartoons/anime, Civil War, Post-Civil War, and the recent Stark Resilient line
- guindas (Info) I have never Beta'd before, but my native language is Spanish and I am a grammar nazi in that language. My mail is on my userinfo :)i have the time to beta'd until april, but with the exception of January,.
- shariangel (Info) I've beta'd before, and for a while reviewed and gave concrit on request. I've been noted before to be critical, but fair,
Speciality: Foreign Languages
- cygna_hime: 'French, Latin, some Ancient Greek, and two semesters' worth of Japanese'
- morgulq: linguistics/classics/english/ancient greek/latin
- chaosakita: I can speak Chinese and a little bit of Japanese and Spanish. As for actual English, I've taken it up to the 9th grade, so yeah
- camelonajourney: I know French
- bellajayd:I speak french/italian/spanish and I write latin
- neptunedream: speak near-fluent (10 years experience) Japanese and have four college-level years of training in Mandarin Chinese as well
- arinan: Some Latin, a bunch of slightly rusty Spanish, and familiarity with popular Ancient Greek and Roman writings
- marinarusalka: native Russian speaker
- sdroid: English major with a Creative Writing minor, I've taken two years of high school Latin and semester in college, so theoretically I can give you some help if needed. I'm currently taking Japanese as well, though I'm certainly not an expert.
- ginjar: I'm pretty good with French
- dorcas_gustine: Italian and all things Italian, Japan and (most of) all things Japanese, basic knowledge of German and French.
- piratewilde: watcher who doesn´t mind to be a beta
- dieewigenacht: I say I can speak spanish is because it is my first language, so I can say I'm pretty good at it, and I'm a grammar maniac in spanish
- red_vlvtn: I speak some Japanese and a tiny smattering of Spanish.
- grand_duc: I'm a native french speaker though. I've grown up in France and I speak a bit of spanish
- tsimiko: I also have moderate knowledge of Spain, Barcelona specifically, having studied abroad there for a few months
- guindas: my native language is Spanish and I am a grammar nazi in that language.
- shariangel: I am able to understand and spell in Australian English, American English and British English, though some slang in the latter two may catch me (I will ask about it though)..
Speciality: other talents
- cygna_hime:a semester's worth of freshman physics
- spam_monster:totally willing to read up on the Norse Gods or any other gods you would like because mythology is awesome. Especially monsters + has has a black belt (why did I read that as "Black Bolt" first?"
- morgulq: linguistics/classics/english/ancient greek/latin/psychology/film student. I also do ballet.
-jazzypom: I live in Britain so I'm six hours ahead of y'all
- thisfishflies: I read skeptic blogs for fun, so I know a lot about medical woo and crazy ideas. I also have a fascination for fish and deadly viruses + black belt in google-fu
- geekychan: girl that likes comics and has taken comp
- bellajayd: I'm a lawyer in RL , ton of knowledge of ancient myths specifically greek/norse/asian/american [north and south american], techno/science babble, live in NYC
- camelonajourney: I have an in-depth knowledge of anatomy/phisiology and mental/neurological conditions.
- neptunedream: college-level majors/minors in Nuclear Legislation, Paleontology, and History (focusing on Cold War, Vietnam, and WWII - mainly munitions and weaponry). I work in mental health, so I have a solid understanding of PTSD, OCD, generalized anxiety disorders, and borderline personality disorders
- arinan: undergrad physics major that also has a decent grasp on basic Nuclear physics. <-- works at a research reactor
- marinarusalka: can also provide general info on life in Russia during the Cold War, and fun stuff like that.
- johanirae: unliscensed Architect, So if anyone wants descriptions, details of buildings, or details of how building design goes, I'm the place to go!
- truthiness_aura: Medicine, particularly genetics and immunology- both doctor and patient perspectives. Allll OVER evolutionary theory. Some knowledge of sociology and comparative religions. Gaming nerd. Likes watching the weather
- yavieriel: I train horses, know the basics of ballroom dance (swing, waltz, mambo, in that order), and am an art history major with an interest in period costume, if anyone is doing a historical AU. I'm good with any area of Europe and America during pretty much any period, except Native American - they don't have much documentation - and also good for medieval to revolutionary Japan.
- sdroid: English major with a Creative Writing minor, I've taken an abnormal psych class as well
- sdblaine: studio arts major that has dabbled in a wide range of mediums if anyone needs specific details on that front
- dieewigenacht: knows hell of a lot of random stuff, Mexican traditions, and some random mythology knowledge
- meowl_kt: know a fair bit about the Renaissance and the middle ages generally, and more specifically about crafts of the time, the War of the Roses and genealogy of English nobles (and how to find out more, which can be almost as useful), and heraldry.
I do some metalworking, although unfortunately, no forging, just jewelery. It's amazingly difficult to find classes in forging and weaponsmithing.
- theaviatorfifi: good knowledge of the military/us air force, a hell of an interest in military aviation, and a reasonably good but non-technical (as if fanfic needs the actual math :B) knowledge of aerospace engineering and quantum physics.
- lovelokest: Areas of expertise: I've been in a nursing environment for ages, am biology major and have written a lot of kinky porn (hi, SGA!). Kinks I won't do: water sports, scat and age play., also no death fic unless everyone is alive at the end
- red_vlvtn: My areas of expertise include: psychology, civil law, American history, singing, string instruments, cooking (especially baking), English-style horseback riding, dogs, and cats big and small. My knowledge of canon is admittedly not the best you will find on this comm, but my boyfriend can and will answer any questions. He is also very knowledgeable about video games and various scientific disciplines
- fancy_galloway: Anthropology major, English minor.
- mozzarellaroses: I have an extensive knowledge of mythology
- timiko: I've been formally trained and have worked as a college-level writing tutor for three years
- guindas: I'm from Chile (South America) and know pretty well the history of my country..
- shariangel: I'm a second year Maths/Computing major, so I guess I could be helpful with techy questions.
Speciality: Canon Knowledge
- dorothy1901: I'm familiar with Marvel Comics canon of the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. I'm working on filling in the gaps.
- neptunedream: ridiculously familiar with the 616 and Ultimates universes, almost to a pathetic degre
- northstar_rocks: And i am sickeningly full of knowledge when it comes to the "Ultimates" title.
This is the second try. Forgive me for not using the "Username" option since all my entries get messed up when I have to edit them afterwards. (<lj></a>...and so on).
If you have anything to add, if I have forgotten something worth mentioning, or have gotten something wrong....tell me.
ps: you rock
pps: due to the update-status, I am in the process of contacting our "old" readers who signed up in 2008 if they want to remain on this list. Those who have already replied or signed up in 2010 will be displayed with a blue username (organisational thing, makes it easier for me).
last edit: 4th December 2010
BETA List:
List of all Beta Readers:
- cygna_hime: (Info) grammar ninja
- spam_monster: (Info) have never beta'd before, but I would like to try my hand at it
- morgulq: (Info) avaliable to beta up until March
- jazzypom: (Info) I'm a good beta in terms of helping the writer's work to be clear, making the writer sensitive to stylistic inconsistencies. I do prefer to work with googledocs, and if you don't have a gmail account, I'll gladly send you an invite.
Depending on the complexity of the fic, turn around can be from six hours to twenty four (anything over 10k will be, understandably, longer).
I do try to be a thorough beta, and as a result of this, writers' feelings can be bruised. I beta with the understanding that the work is important, not necessarily the writer's ego. I'm willing to go gentle with the concrit, but I won't mess you around, because being a fangirl helps no one.
You can contact me via pm at either LJ or DW.
- thisfishflies: (Info) I will read and edit pretty much everything
- chaosakita: (Info) I can give everyone a good overview of their style and plot
- geekychan: (Info) haven't been a beta before either, but I know grammar, and how to string a story along without it being too confusing
- camelonajourney: (Info) complete grammar-nerd
- dorothy1901: (Info) I've beta-read in three fandoms, working knowledge of spelling, grammar and the English language
- bellajayd: (Info) english major = grammar nazi
- neptunedream: (Info) complete grammar nut
- arinan:(Info) I've never beta'd before, but I have proofread way too many papers
- marinarusalka: (Info)
- johanirae: (Info)
- truthiness_aura: (Info) Standard grammar/usage nerd (because Word can't catch everything). I will read just about anything. Times: Available at all times unless otherwise noted
- yavieriel: (Info) grammar Nazi! I'm also very strong on descriptiveness and showing-not-telling, and I am *very* honest
- sdroid: (Info) I tend to focus more of the style of writer than whether it's completely 100% grammatically correct
- ginjar: I'm good with grammar, spelling, proofreading papers.....
- sdblaine:(Info) I'd be a good Beta for someone that wants to work on flow of a story, someone to do basic grammar/spelling checks, or to help hammer out details and brainstorm
- northstar_rocks: (Info) never beta-ed but very willing to give it a go. One of my favorite books is the Thesaurus
- dorcas_gustine: (Info) I'm not here for a beta but for resources!
- dieewigenacht:(Info) iswilling to stop being a stalker to be a beta.
- ellyr_in_ink: (Info) I currently have plenty of time to beta! Don't be shy! I'll read anything for this community! You can be a veteran writer or new to the whole shebang. I'm pretty good with grammar and style
- meowl_kt: (Info)I know grammar and word use, as well as Shakespearean grammar, so I can grammar-check Thor. Both are primarily from a good organic linguistic sense rather than formal education, so I tend to say 'this sounds wrong; this would be better' rather than citing specific rules
- theaviatorfifi: (Info) i have superexcellent knowledge of spelling (uk and us) and grammar, but though i know what's right and wrong i agree with bending a few rules for the sake of style and flow.
- lovelokest: (Info): but I've beta'd before in other fandoms. I have a good grasp of story flow, picking out plot holes, characterization and what sounds clunky. My schedule is hectic right now, but I generally can get short things (under 2000 words) done in a dayThe best way to get in touch with me is lovelokest at gmail dot com. I'm terrible at checking PMs and I don't check my Yahoo email address often..
- piratewilde: (Info) . I am a English Major, and am prone to edited as I read. I also tend to read a lot
- red_vlvtn: (Info) I am also willing to beta. I'm an English major who always got A's in English in high school, and I got 4's on both AP tests. I also wrote and edited for my high school's literary magazine, so with all those things combined, I'm a notorious grammar Nazi. The best ways to get in touch with me are AIM and e-mail, both of which are listed on my user info. I'll read and edit just about anything, but my schedule sometimes gets crowded, so I may not have time for your epic. Just ask me, and I'll let you know.
- grand_duc (Info) My knowledge of comics is pretty bare. And I'm probably the last person you want to ask for gramar.. I'm a native french speaker . I've grown up in France and I speak a bit of spanish.
- fancy_galloway (Info) Beta for half a dozen fandoms. Anthropology major, English minor. I color-code my edits!
- mozzarellaroses (Info) Grammar nazi, word usage fairy, slang dragon (I'm running out of silly words for this) , I'm one of only five people who got an A- in our entire batch of over 500 students last quarter, and have been getting A- for every quarter (with only one person in the entire batch getting A) and I've read a grand total of 10,950 books approximately since I was eight years old, which was eight years ago. I have beta'd people for years now, and I hope you won't be put off by my young age. English is not my first language, but I am most proficient in it. Also, I will squee like a fangirl over your stories afterward, so my professionalism will take its little breaks. :)
- tsimiko (Info):I haven't beta'd in forever but I'd love to start doing it again. My canon knowledge is admittedly a little sparse: films, recent cartoons/anime, Civil War, Post-Civil War, and the recent Stark Resilient line
- guindas (Info) I have never Beta'd before, but my native language is Spanish and I am a grammar nazi in that language. My mail is on my userinfo :)i have the time to beta'd until april, but with the exception of January,.
- shariangel (Info) I've beta'd before, and for a while reviewed and gave concrit on request. I've been noted before to be critical, but fair,
Speciality: Foreign Languages
- cygna_hime: 'French, Latin, some Ancient Greek, and two semesters' worth of Japanese'
- morgulq: linguistics/classics/english/ancient greek/latin
- chaosakita: I can speak Chinese and a little bit of Japanese and Spanish. As for actual English, I've taken it up to the 9th grade, so yeah
- camelonajourney: I know French
- bellajayd:I speak french/italian/spanish and I write latin
- neptunedream: speak near-fluent (10 years experience) Japanese and have four college-level years of training in Mandarin Chinese as well
- arinan: Some Latin, a bunch of slightly rusty Spanish, and familiarity with popular Ancient Greek and Roman writings
- marinarusalka: native Russian speaker
- sdroid: English major with a Creative Writing minor, I've taken two years of high school Latin and semester in college, so theoretically I can give you some help if needed. I'm currently taking Japanese as well, though I'm certainly not an expert.
- ginjar: I'm pretty good with French
- dorcas_gustine: Italian and all things Italian, Japan and (most of) all things Japanese, basic knowledge of German and French.
- piratewilde: watcher who doesn´t mind to be a beta
- dieewigenacht: I say I can speak spanish is because it is my first language, so I can say I'm pretty good at it, and I'm a grammar maniac in spanish
- red_vlvtn: I speak some Japanese and a tiny smattering of Spanish.
- grand_duc: I'm a native french speaker though. I've grown up in France and I speak a bit of spanish
- tsimiko: I also have moderate knowledge of Spain, Barcelona specifically, having studied abroad there for a few months
- guindas: my native language is Spanish and I am a grammar nazi in that language.
- shariangel: I am able to understand and spell in Australian English, American English and British English, though some slang in the latter two may catch me (I will ask about it though)..
Speciality: other talents
- cygna_hime:a semester's worth of freshman physics
- spam_monster:totally willing to read up on the Norse Gods or any other gods you would like because mythology is awesome. Especially monsters + has has a black belt (why did I read that as "Black Bolt" first?"
- morgulq: linguistics/classics/english/ancient greek/latin/psychology/film student. I also do ballet.
-jazzypom: I live in Britain so I'm six hours ahead of y'all
- thisfishflies: I read skeptic blogs for fun, so I know a lot about medical woo and crazy ideas. I also have a fascination for fish and deadly viruses + black belt in google-fu
- geekychan: girl that likes comics and has taken comp
- bellajayd: I'm a lawyer in RL , ton of knowledge of ancient myths specifically greek/norse/asian/american [north and south american], techno/science babble, live in NYC
- camelonajourney: I have an in-depth knowledge of anatomy/phisiology and mental/neurological conditions.
- neptunedream: college-level majors/minors in Nuclear Legislation, Paleontology, and History (focusing on Cold War, Vietnam, and WWII - mainly munitions and weaponry). I work in mental health, so I have a solid understanding of PTSD, OCD, generalized anxiety disorders, and borderline personality disorders
- arinan: undergrad physics major that also has a decent grasp on basic Nuclear physics. <-- works at a research reactor
- marinarusalka: can also provide general info on life in Russia during the Cold War, and fun stuff like that.
- johanirae: unliscensed Architect, So if anyone wants descriptions, details of buildings, or details of how building design goes, I'm the place to go!
- truthiness_aura: Medicine, particularly genetics and immunology- both doctor and patient perspectives. Allll OVER evolutionary theory. Some knowledge of sociology and comparative religions. Gaming nerd. Likes watching the weather
- yavieriel: I train horses, know the basics of ballroom dance (swing, waltz, mambo, in that order), and am an art history major with an interest in period costume, if anyone is doing a historical AU. I'm good with any area of Europe and America during pretty much any period, except Native American - they don't have much documentation - and also good for medieval to revolutionary Japan.
- sdroid: English major with a Creative Writing minor, I've taken an abnormal psych class as well
- sdblaine: studio arts major that has dabbled in a wide range of mediums if anyone needs specific details on that front
- dieewigenacht: knows hell of a lot of random stuff, Mexican traditions, and some random mythology knowledge
- meowl_kt: know a fair bit about the Renaissance and the middle ages generally, and more specifically about crafts of the time, the War of the Roses and genealogy of English nobles (and how to find out more, which can be almost as useful), and heraldry.
I do some metalworking, although unfortunately, no forging, just jewelery. It's amazingly difficult to find classes in forging and weaponsmithing.
- theaviatorfifi: good knowledge of the military/us air force, a hell of an interest in military aviation, and a reasonably good but non-technical (as if fanfic needs the actual math :B) knowledge of aerospace engineering and quantum physics.
- lovelokest: Areas of expertise: I've been in a nursing environment for ages, am biology major and have written a lot of kinky porn (hi, SGA!). Kinks I won't do: water sports, scat and age play., also no death fic unless everyone is alive at the end
- red_vlvtn: My areas of expertise include: psychology, civil law, American history, singing, string instruments, cooking (especially baking), English-style horseback riding, dogs, and cats big and small. My knowledge of canon is admittedly not the best you will find on this comm, but my boyfriend can and will answer any questions. He is also very knowledgeable about video games and various scientific disciplines
- fancy_galloway: Anthropology major, English minor.
- mozzarellaroses: I have an extensive knowledge of mythology
- timiko: I've been formally trained and have worked as a college-level writing tutor for three years
- guindas: I'm from Chile (South America) and know pretty well the history of my country..
- shariangel: I'm a second year Maths/Computing major, so I guess I could be helpful with techy questions.
Speciality: Canon Knowledge
- dorothy1901: I'm familiar with Marvel Comics canon of the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. I'm working on filling in the gaps.
- neptunedream: ridiculously familiar with the 616 and Ultimates universes, almost to a pathetic degre
- northstar_rocks: And i am sickeningly full of knowledge when it comes to the "Ultimates" title.
This is the second try. Forgive me for not using the "Username" option since all my entries get messed up when I have to edit them afterwards. (<lj></a>...and so on).
If you have anything to add, if I have forgotten something worth mentioning, or have gotten something wrong....tell me.
ps: you rock
pps: due to the update-status, I am in the process of contacting our "old" readers who signed up in 2008 if they want to remain on this list. Those who have already replied or signed up in 2010 will be displayed with a blue username (organisational thing, makes it easier for me).
last edit: 4th December 2010
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