Requesting a long-term beta reader:

[butterfly]

So, I have a fic idea. It's yet another really long fanfic series to add to my list of WIP series.

It would be an AU rewrite of Season Three of Angel. Gunn-pov, starting in That Old Gang of Mine. Taking at its base one fundamental change and using that to see what changes and what stays the same in season three to five.

It's called Door Number Two and I've been tentatively plotting out the way the basic Angel storyline changes based off of this change.

But I really want to bounce the story idea and changes (and god, when I seriously start writing, Gunn's voice, which I kinda hate myself for picking, but it's the only way that it'll work and I really want to write this fic) off of at least one other person.

Honestly, I've seen what wonders betas work with other stories, so I'd love someone willing to work with me on my other stuff too. Fandom-specific, genre specific, character-specific etc. I'd just love to have a few more pairs of eyes looking at my work. Currently, only one fic that I've ever written has been beta'd. All the rest were only ever revised by myself.

Let me know here, or email me at butterfly_in_motion@hotmail.com (use 'beta reader' as the subject).

I have four other major 'in progress' series (Perfect Possible, Broken Road, The Journey, and Erasing the Line -- all BtVS/AtS fic) that I want to plot on (plot being my weak point). I have short stories that I'd love to get beta'd. I wouldn't throw all of that onto one person, or all at once, but I would love to get some of it looked at. I've just never been sure how exactly one goes about getting a steady beta.

On a totally different subject, I'm thinking of going to VividCon this year. I adore watching vids and Chicago is my dad's hometown. I would love to get away for a few days to see the city my dad grew up in. And the idea of meeting fandom people is pretty damn appealing, too. I've only ever been to one fandom con (I don't really count the ST Cons that I've been to with my folks, because they were all local and... with my folks.).

Comments

[therisingmoon.livejournal.com]

completely off the topic, but I love the Angel mood theme. I feel kind of bad that I started getting into the show at the last season(although I've been losing track of when it airs lately because I could never remember.)

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Well, it's on hiatus at the moment, so no worries. If you like, I can do a reminder post when it's about to start airing again. You probably aren't the only person who'd like that.

And yeah, it's a killer moodtheme. girlfromsouth made it, if you're looking to acquire it.

[therisingmoon.livejournal.com]

that'll be really cool. The last whole episode of Angel I saw was Smile Time, so yeah, I've been behind on the whole Illyria plotline.

although I still love my Justin/Lance theme (E! True Hollywood Story at 9, even though it would have been nice to have it aired next year because it's their 10 year anniversary), I've been looking for a new mood theme for my journal.

(I need to get back to writing my paper. only three paragraphs and it's due Monday. eep.)

Beta Reader

[dlgood.livejournal.com]

In theory, I might be able to contribute with you. I have some vague positions on Gunn's character though he's not previously been a focal point for me.

Do you have an abstract? Let me know what it is you are trying to do with the story, and I'll see if it's something I can help you with.

[hpchick.livejournal.com]

I don't have too much experience as a beta, but I'm willing to give it a shot. I don't actually write myself. I wish I could because I always have ideas and plot bunnies floating around in my head. I'm also pretty good at correcting and re-wording stuff written but other people. I just can't write anything of my own. Maybe if I looked at some of your BtVS/AtS WIPs, I might be able to help with the plotty stuff.

Regardless...I really love your "Erasing the Line" and "Perfect Possible" series and I'm so happy to hear that you're still working on them. I discovered some of your fics on one of the Buffy/Xander yahoo groups a little over a year ago and I've been a fan ever since. Keep up the good work.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Oh, that is killer to hear. I love that you like my stuff.

*has a moment of pure happiness*

This is what I'm going to do -- I'm going go make a new post (right here (http://www.livejournal.com/users/butterfly/883479.html)) and make it friends-only for you (and whoever else who ends up being interested in beta'ing me).

[hpchick.livejournal.com]

Does that mean you're evil now?

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Very very evil. Yay sadism!

[dlgood.livejournal.com]

Having read and thought about the concept you mailed me, I am interested in butting in beta'ing. But I myself suck at plotting, and will probably only be good for telling you if I liked things, or as likely, attempting to poke lots of holes.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Coolness -- you've been added to the beta group.

And poking holes is good -- otherwise, I'd never know where they were.

[dlgood.livejournal.com]

Note that, if you wish, you can also contact me via the e-mail address I sent to your hotmail.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

*pulls out notebook -- writes down, 'dlgood has email address in inbox'*

Noted. But yeah, a better solution than saying things I'm too nervous to have in public yet and screening it.