I want to beta your first five chapters. I'm looking to improve my critting skillz and get myself in the mood for working on my own book.
Me: I am a brutally honest critic. I will not be needlessly cruel, but I will tell you I don't like it, and then I will tell you why. My literary interests are diverse, but mostly I prefer character-driven stuff. I am probably a terrible choice of a beta if you have a YA, romance, or vampire novel. No zombie novels need apply. I'm not usually interested in Sci-Fi or fantasy novels, but I'm somewhat open...I hated GoT but I love Neil Gaiman, so there you go. I write mainstream fiction myself (real-type stuff that happens to real-type people.)
You:
*should be patient with my timeline (I am a busy woman, working full time, writing my own book) although I will try to get my crit to you within a week or two once I start reading it.
*should meet the community guidelines of 50 posts.
*understand that results may vary, and that I will be brutally, painfully truthful, even if I love your work.
As previously stated, my time is limited, so at this time I will probably only have space for 2-3 people. Apologies in advance.
This is a free service, but in return for my hard work, I request attention. Any kind is suitable: reps, thank you cards, replies to this post about how wonderful I am, hand-knitted blankets, I am not picky because I JUST WANT TO BE LOVED.
Please PM me with a brief synopsis of your story and what you are hoping to get from my crit. Peace out.
Me: I am a brutally honest critic. I will not be needlessly cruel, but I will tell you I don't like it, and then I will tell you why. My literary interests are diverse, but mostly I prefer character-driven stuff. I am probably a terrible choice of a beta if you have a YA, romance, or vampire novel. No zombie novels need apply. I'm not usually interested in Sci-Fi or fantasy novels, but I'm somewhat open...I hated GoT but I love Neil Gaiman, so there you go. I write mainstream fiction myself (real-type stuff that happens to real-type people.)
You:
*should be patient with my timeline (I am a busy woman, working full time, writing my own book) although I will try to get my crit to you within a week or two once I start reading it.
*should meet the community guidelines of 50 posts.
*understand that results may vary, and that I will be brutally, painfully truthful, even if I love your work.
As previously stated, my time is limited, so at this time I will probably only have space for 2-3 people. Apologies in advance.
This is a free service, but in return for my hard work, I request attention. Any kind is suitable: reps, thank you cards, replies to this post about how wonderful I am, hand-knitted blankets, I am not picky because I JUST WANT TO BE LOVED.
Please PM me with a brief synopsis of your story and what you are hoping to get from my crit. Peace out.