Oh bounteous and beautiful flist...

[stillane]

If all goes as it's been going, the story that ate my brain should conclude within the next day or so. I fear I cannot be the least bit objective about it, though, so... would any of you amazing and lovely people be up for a beta? Anything from word/grammar critique to "What the heck were you thinking!?" would be highly appreciated.

The tech specs: It's McKay/Sheppard, probably about 8,000 words when complete, contains some very necessary sex, and is a sequel/explanation for this.

Any takers?

Comments

[ignipes.livejournal.com]

I'm willing to take a look at it. I love to beta. Might be a day or two before I get a chance, though.

ignipes @ livejournal.com

[stillane.livejournal.com]

Hee. Might be a day or two before I get it finished. *g* In all honesty, the beauty of this one is that there's no set schedule on it. I tend to like to post mostly on the weekends (let's me get a head start on answering any comments before the week crunches me up into a tiny, stressed ball *g*), but I'm flexible about that. Whatever time you'd like to keep is fine by me.

Should be bouncing its way toward you by Friday, I think, or tonight if I get particularly inspired. Thank you!

[20thcenturyvole.livejournal.com]

*bounces* Ooh, me! Pick me!

[20thcenturyvole.livejournal.com]

Er, perhaps contact info would be good. *cough* scumthecourtfool@hotmail.com

Do you prefer general comment-type betaing, or red-pen-and-highlighter jobs? Because I can be vague to the point of unhelpfulness or so anal-retentive and picky you want to smash me over the head with a brick - whatever your want, I'll do it! *beams*

[stillane.livejournal.com]

Pshaw. We don't need no stinking contact info. We have the hive mind. *g*

The brick option sounds rather stressful (first there's finding the brick, then sneaking it through airport security, not to mention calculating the time difference...), but I never turn down a red-pen-and-highlighter job. As raucousraven can tell you, I've been known to ignore perfectly sage advise in quest of style, but not often. Since I'm usually a channel-type writer (I see it, I write it, no real planning involved), the end results tend to take me completely by surprise. Mostly, posting is like streaking: I really prefer to know and fix the imperfections before I run around showing the goods.

And, you know, you need a good pair of sneakers and fast feet. *g*

With this one, I have the feeling it is either utter crap or rather decent, and that's a little worrisome. When it does actually close, I'll read over it, hmm a bit, and ship it your way. If life is kind, this may happen rather late tonight.

Thank you for braving my insanity!

[20thcenturyvole.livejournal.com]

Excellent! I look forward to betaing this puppy. *pets puppy*

[stillane.livejournal.com]

You, my girl, are most definitively picked. *g*

[ignipes.livejournal.com]

Cool! I look forward to reading it. :)

[hinokumo.livejournal.com]

::does a joy dance:: Dude, if I didn't have to finish writing my final paper and go to work tomorrow, I would so be your bitch *g*

But I'm really, really looking forward to the finished product :D :D

[stillane.livejournal.com]

Hee. Fingers crossed the finished product is worth the anticipation. I think I like it, which always freaks me out :>

Hope the paper progresses well!

[enname.livejournal.com]

You don't know me from Adam, but if you want a beta I'll volunteer and put my hand up. I am not strongest on grammar although I can spot where it is wrong and easily pick up awkward phrasing. When it comes to the feel of a story, flow, continuity and annoying suggestions on getting clarity in places, then I can do that easily. Also I am fairly decent at solving problems when blocks happen. If nothing else I can spell!

[stillane.livejournal.com]

You've been hanging around here long enough to be a familiar face *g*

I'd definitely appreciate a read-through, if you're up for it. Also, I can't spell worth a darn, and my spellcheck... has issues. Any input you'd care to provide would be great, be it on content or word choice.

With a little bit of luck, I'll get it wrapped up this afternoon and have it headed in your direction. Thank you!

[enname.livejournal.com]

Gotta be sure, I've been known to confuse myself with Adam. Erm. Yes, that did not sound right!

I have spell check facilities in my head and in my computer. combined we shall spot any horrid errors. I shall even try not to spell like an English person.

Off to read now. *g*