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It's my first time participating in Holmestice. I'm so excited to be a part of it this year-- it always looks like a great deal of fun.
In any case, one of the stipulations is that the completed work has to go through some sort of beta process. I've had some things proofread in the distant past, but have never really worked with a beta before. I tend to be reclusive and slow to make fannish connections (I'm trying very hard to be better about this!), so much of this process is a mystery to me.
I guess I'm sort of at a loss as to what to do? What to expect? Where to find one?
(I mean, worst case scenario, my hubs can proofread it for grammar and spelling errors. It would be something of a labor of love for him, hehe, as while he does occasionally check AO3 to make enthusiastic noises over the kudos count on NTYBTTS, he generally has zero interest in Sherlock fanfiction.)
Can anyone suggest anything to me? Point me in the right direction? Tell me I'm making mountains out of molehills? :)
In any case, one of the stipulations is that the completed work has to go through some sort of beta process. I've had some things proofread in the distant past, but have never really worked with a beta before. I tend to be reclusive and slow to make fannish connections (I'm trying very hard to be better about this!), so much of this process is a mystery to me.
I guess I'm sort of at a loss as to what to do? What to expect? Where to find one?
(I mean, worst case scenario, my hubs can proofread it for grammar and spelling errors. It would be something of a labor of love for him, hehe, as while he does occasionally check AO3 to make enthusiastic noises over the kudos count on NTYBTTS, he generally has zero interest in Sherlock fanfiction.)
Can anyone suggest anything to me? Point me in the right direction? Tell me I'm making mountains out of molehills? :)
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Date: 2017-05-22 11:42 pm (UTC)So no, nothing to worry about!
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Date: 2017-05-23 01:38 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-05-23 05:30 am (UTC)I definitely sympathize on being slow to make fandom connections. I'll second ancientreader that the beta requirement isn't stringent, so no need to worry! I doubt your fic needs much help, but if you still need/want someone to look it over, I'd be happy to volunteer as tribute.
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Date: 2017-05-23 12:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-05-24 04:34 am (UTC)