Erika, never heard of anyone paying for Betas. People pay for editors, but that is a whole new issue. I'm in the midst of something, but will probably have some dead time in the next three weeks. If you send me the thing, at some point I will beta for you. It won't cost you a cent, and will be worth at least what you pay for it.
Mal: Yeah, well, just be careful. We cheated Badger out of good money to buy that frippery, and you're supposed to make me look respectable. Kaylee: Yes, sir, Captain Tightpants.
'Shindig'
The Great Write Way, Act Three: Where's the gun?
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
Typo Boy - Feb 16, 2010 6:48:32 am PST #3071 of 6692
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Gudanov - Feb 16, 2010 6:51:32 am PST #3072 of 6692
Coding and Sleeping
Chapters 1-34 are 78k so that would make it very viable with a strengthened Savin storyline. I could land that at 100k. I may have to go big.
Gudanov - Feb 16, 2010 6:52:10 am PST #3073 of 6692
Coding and Sleeping
My offer is still open as well. I just can't be quick at the moment.
erikaj - Feb 16, 2010 6:58:34 am PST #3074 of 6692
Always Anti-fascist!
Ok, being that the show is so dudely, it couldn't hurt to have some guys read it...insent, shortly. Thanks. (I did decide to pay for the notes...I'll get it back if I ever write the next Big Fat Greek Bitch, right?)
Amy - Feb 16, 2010 7:14:03 am PST #3075 of 6692
Because books.
Who did you pay, erika? Because if it's not an editor or someone with a lot of actual publishing experience, I really wouldn't pay for that next time around.
erikaj - Feb 16, 2010 8:24:24 am PST #3076 of 6692
Always Anti-fascist!
He says that he used to read scripts for a studio...he has a screenwriting website...I know, any asshole can have a website, I have one too, but people actually read his. Ah, well, it was the old man's money...we'll see how good his feedback is.
Allyson - Feb 16, 2010 12:41:09 pm PST #3077 of 6692
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Five more rejection letters today. Sam is too sweet, too earnest, too weak, has no flair, and basically I suck.
I hate the hurty parts.
Amy - Feb 16, 2010 12:47:30 pm PST #3078 of 6692
Because books.
I'm so sorry, Allyson.
Allyson - Feb 16, 2010 12:55:58 pm PST #3079 of 6692
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
I know it happens. Just, you know. kicks rock
Gudanov - Feb 16, 2010 1:04:52 pm PST #3080 of 6692
Coding and Sleeping
Sorry Allyson. You don't suck it's a tough business.