Request

[nny]

I am looking for a beta for the Rincewind fic. It's early, I know. I've committed all of seven words to paper, but I have quite a few pages of notes.

I'm looking for someone who is willing to be pestered with various magical theories I've come up with. Someone who will email me the occasional virtual kick in the arse, to get me writing again. Someone who knows the HP and Discworld universes reasonably well, and will let me know when I fuck up. Someone who will tell me when I should be using another point of view. When I should be using active structure, not passive. When I've used "said" seven times in a row and should be taken out and shot.

I don't ask for much, huh? =)

Anyone willing to take me in hand?

Comments

[goseaward.livejournal.com]

Well...if you want more than one beta, I'd be happy to help out; I'm intimately familiar with HP (canon!whore) and I've read enough of Discworld to get a general idea of things, and I really, really like magical theory, and I like playing with tenses. On the other hand, I'm busy enough that the virtual kick in the arse won't really happen. So, er, yes. If you want a couple of betas, I'd be happy to help, but I don't think I quite have the time to do it on my own...kay?

[delirieuse.livejournal.com]

I'm probably better with Discworld than with HP minutae, but I'd be happy to pitch in! I loff editing. *nods*

[slytherin-dream.livejournal.com]

I know both pretty much inside out, HP probably more than Discworld. Could I suggest having two beta's, one Discworld and one HP? It might help to have an 'expert' in each area. Just a suggestion :)

I'll beta for you, if you like *G* No worries if you don't, though.

OOOOOOOOOOOO! Pick Me! >shameless whoring<

[ygrane.livejournal.com]

I'm very familiar with HP, I'm a Discworld junkie, and I'm pretty good with little details. I love thinking about the magic involved in both worlds and how they might work together. Also, I've been looking for an excuse to email you on a near daily basis. ^_^
>end of whoring<
>for now

[cursive.livejournal.com]

I was going to offer, but you've got plenty of people. Keep me in mind if you need an extra eye, but it looks like you won't. This sure is a better way to get a beta than any other I've known.

My father's on his way to Cardiff tonight, and I thought of you after I'd talked to him. Hope things are going well.

[villainny.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much- is it okay if I keep you in mind for when (if) this is completely finished? I'd like to get multiple perspectives. =)

[villainny.livejournal.com]

Excellent, thanks very much! I will email you with questions occasionally, if that's okay, and if and when I get something substantial together could you take a look? Thank you kindly. =)

Re: OOOOOOOOOOOO! Pick Me! >shameless whoring<

[villainny.livejournal.com]

I'd love your help. Can I get your email, so I can start with the pestering? =)

*snugs*

[villainny.livejournal.com]

I love the way you edit, lady, and I'll definitely be bugging you about this one. =)

*hugs*

[villainny.livejournal.com]

Yup, looks like I'm pretty well covered. Thank you kindly for the offer, though. =)

Why's your father coming to Cardiff? 'tis grand here. Hope he enjoys himself. =)

[cursive.livejournal.com]

My uncle is staying there at present with my cousin (he lives near the English border). They always enjoy themselves...

[goseaward.livejournal.com]

Soudns good. :)

[slytherin-dream.livejournal.com]

Woo! *feels loved*


Well, if nothing else, this fic is thoroughly beta'd, yes? ;) Can't wait to see what you have up your magical sleeves. *dances*

*breaks a vase*

>.

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Hi! Unrelated to your post, but I've been poked to submit something to you for your squickfest!

Hold onto your seat, it's... Trevor/Voldemort!


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The Most Beautiful Warts He Had Ever Seen by rj1981:
http://www.astronomytower.org/authors/rj1981/MBWHHES.html
Rating: PG-13
Trevor eavesdrops on Harry telling Dumbledore what happened in the graveyard, and then reminisces about a love affair he had in an Albanian forest years ago. Slash! Cross Species! And a not too bright Trevor the toad! Trevor/Voldemort

(I haven't read it yet, so I can't personally comment on the quality, but I've been told it's "not bad".)