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Discussion in 'Fanfic Discussion' started by Mordecai, Jan 20, 2006.

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  1. Mordecai

    Mordecai Drunken Scotsman –§ Prestigious §– DLP Supporter

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    Jan 20, 2006 #1
    HAs anyone got any tips about how to keep the will to live when betaing extremely bad stuff?

    http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2667564/4/

    the storyline is good, but the spelling and grammar SUCKS!!!!

    And daft old me offered to beta.

    I did the most recent chapter when he sent it to me and it wasn't too bad, but then he sent me the first 3 chapters, and I have done half the first and all the second in the last week, and I am about ready to take a long walk off a short plank over an entire cavern of sentient kitchenware.
     
  2. Inexistence

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    Jan 20, 2006 #2
    What the...?! 'The other needs four or more corner stones placed in a circle' How do you make a circle with four corner stones?! What's wrong with the repeated letters in apostrophes?
     
  3. Mordecai

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    Jan 20, 2006 #3
    you now know the reason for this post.
     
  4. Inexistence

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    Jan 20, 2006 #4
    And I'm also guessing that weary=very? Are you gonna keep betaing this fic? It does have a good plot but the writing and grammar don't really make it look too good.
     
  5. Silent

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    Just remember: If you don't beta it, it'll just be a waste of a good plot. Think of it as doing public service. Yes, spelling and grammar are horrid, but once you finish the back-chapters, you'll have less to do, and thus more will to live. Thank you, Thank you for being a beta reader.

    Will to live? Err... laugh? Find the funny side to the mistakes, and laugh your lungs out a few times. I promise it makes it better.

    And, think of all the grammar/spelling practice you're getting in!
     
  6. Mordecai

    Mordecai Drunken Scotsman –§ Prestigious §– DLP Supporter

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    Jan 21, 2006 #6
    yes I'm quite sure if my english teacher sawme doing this she would eitehr hug me or kill me. Though the idea of her hugging would drive me to suicide so its the same either way.

    I shall thikn of my doing this, as a lawyer thinks of pro-bono work. Giving back to the community after year of stealing from it.

    there thats me fullfilled my quota for proufound statements this year, don't expect anymore.