New to fandom and in need of a Beta

[kei-rin.livejournal.com]

Hello Jeeves and Wooster Fans All,

I am apparently in the mood to write fic. Though I should be doing other things. (For example at this moment I should be sleeping.)

I have a short(ish) Jooster fic about ~1,800 words (complete for a first blush) and I was wondering if I could get beta for the thing. I would want someone to read for character voice as well as grammar. I've only seen the TV show and I'm working my way through the books but the kink meme and the fluff meme woke up my long dormant muse.

Actually if I'm completely honest I have two fics that need a beta but the other is already up as a comment fic in the kink meme. Since it's a comment fic I suppose it's a bit more acceptable that I didn't give it beta before posting. But I would like to have someone give a fresh pair of eyes before I repost it to my own journal.

Thank you kindly.

Comments

[lady-carfax.livejournal.com]

Hiya,

I'm happy to beta, but I may not be your best bet. I read all the books years ago & am re-reading them now. I've forgotten a lot of canon events, so would find it difficult to check for accuracy, but am happy editing voices & grammar. I'm also a dedicated Britpicker.

I'll PM you with my beta email address. You can send the fics there if you decide you want my help. I should be able to look at them today or tomorrow. If you do send them my way, let me know how fierce you want me to be, and if there are any other points you think need attention :o)

Cori

[storyfan.livejournal.com]

Welcome to the fandom. Lots of good eggs in here; I hope you enjoy yourself. and the promise of fic is always welcome.

[kei-rin.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :D

I hope I can deliver on that promise to peoples satisfaction. *grin*

[toodlepipsigner.livejournal.com]

Assuming you didn't already choose the lovely Lady Frances up there(who would be an excellent choice indeed), I'm up for beta'ing as well.

[kei-rin.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the offer.:)

I've already engaged Lady Carfax's services as a beta. I replied to her off the LJ comm so it probably wasn't apparent. But thanks again for the offer.

Off topic: Is it just me or does everything you read and write get a bit of a Wodehouse-ian accent after a while.... Not that's it not fun though. :D

[toodlepipsigner.livejournal.com]

Anytime. I'd a feeling you did, but some people (like myself, when I bother to get a beta at all) prefer to have more than one voice, so I thought I'd extend the offer.

Yes, it does that I'm afraid. Charming and contagious.

[kei-rin.livejournal.com]

If everyone is okay with it (and from the sounds of the below conversation everyone is). I could send you the story as well via e-mail if you PM me your address.

I would be most gratified to have another pair of eyes look over it as well. I just didn't want to assume that was your meaning.

[lady-carfax.livejournal.com]

Well if I feel unequal to the task I know who to beg for help. I promise to discard any clothing you deem unattractive if you'll maintain my reputation.

[toodlepipsigner.livejournal.com]

Though I naturally don't doubt your abilities whatsoever and hope you did not take that as my intention.

Off topic: My partner just read your response and I had to give context to keep my ears from being boxed.

[lady-carfax.livejournal.com]

Lols, oops, I had no intention of causing romantic disharmony. To partner: "My comment was entirely respectable, I promise."

Oh no I didn't take it like that at all. I know my strengths & weaknesses; IMHO a good beta should always be willing to accept them & give an author the best help they can. In fact, I've skimmed the fic tonight & think I may be picking your brains tomorrow regarding characterisation. Is that ok?

[toodlepipsigner.livejournal.com]

Most definetly okay. PM at your will.