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Seeking a new beta-reader: can you assist?
Hi all,
All in the title, really.
Four years ago, I began a genderswap/Unilock fanfic and I had a beta-reader with whom I discussed most of the story and helped me further. However, due to a variety of RL issues, the story has not yet been finished and my beta-reader and I have lost touch.
Has anyone on here had any beta-experience and be willing to help me beta and get this story to the finish-line, or be willing to point me in the direction of somewhere I can get it? I'm very fond of this universe and it seems a shame not to finish when I'm so near the end, even if it's the only piece of work I do. Also, due to a complete lack of confidence, I don't at present feel as comfortable without a beta-reader.
Any help would be very much appreciated, thankyou.
C x
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Re: Seeking a new beta-reader: can you assist?
Keep asking, C, don't loose patience. I hope you will find someone, I like some genderswap from time to time, too.
(And even the most confident writers know that a beta reader is important for a really good work. Good luck!)
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Thankyou, Harriet. I don't know exactly where to find them on LJ and A03; I don't know where to look. Any ideas?
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Re: Seeking a new beta-reader: can you assist?
Here on this board are some experienced beta readers who might be a bit too busy at the moment.
But who knows, I would keep asking here from time to time.
How long do you think will your story be?
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Well, there's about two chapters to go and Chapter 5 is mostly written. It's been getting tinkered with for four years. 
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Re: Seeking a new beta-reader: can you assist?
Sounds like a worthy task then 
So perhaps 10.000 words altogether? Or rather 20.000?
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BUMP
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Sorry guys, got caught up with work! Will get back to you on this, asap - thanks for the help!
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