Because I'm worth it... or something.

[ladydrace]

It recently occurred to me that so many of my favorite authors give credit to not only one beta but sometimes several! I have been lucky enough to have two excellent betas in my life. One had to put fandom aside in favour of real life ( a life I'd LOVE to have, btw) but tli  has remained, dilligently punishing my punctuation time and time again. Sadly, our main fandoms have kind of taken different paths, but this has never proved to be a problem.

I just can't help but think that it would be the most amazing luxury to have one or maybe even a couple of people more, willing to look over my stuff and poke me with a stick when they know I can do better. It's not a question of life or death... but it would be nice. :o)

So, if anyone out there would like to join me in my eternal quest to "not-fuck-up-and-post-crappy-fic", please raise your hands.

I mainly churn out Garak/Bashir and Arthur/Merlin, so that's what you can expect to see. I might actually start writing for Due South too, but that is yet to be determined. I have too many old bunnies guilt tripping me. :oS

I will be willing to offer my services in return, of course. I can aid with characterization, typo-catching, pretty much anything other than punctuation. Satan, thy name is Comma...oy...

Comments

[biggelois]

No, dear, you're wrong. Satan, thy name is Google Translate. Don't harsh on the sweet little commas.

I'll happily help you out if you need and want it. Characterization not so much perhaps- since I don't have a clue about those fandoms- but the lingual bits are all go.

[ladydrace]

Thanks so much for the offer, but I think I'll hang on a while and see if I can bag someone who knows who I'm writing about. ;o) If nobody steps up, I might get back to you. Mwahahahaa.

[biggelois]

You're welcome anytime. I'll keep my smiting stick ready :)

[ladydrace]

Ooohh, yeah. Smite me, baby!

Ahem.

[tanamy]

I'll help, if you like, I'm pretty well-versed in Star Trek.

Although, I think you're better at English than I am.

[ladydrace]

How do you feel about reading through smut?

[tanamy]

As long as everyone is an adult it's cool with me.

[ladydrace]

Awesome. I'll get back to you.

I'm still sort of hoping I can find someone who is into both of my main pairings, but if I can't I'll let you know!