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Arcadia Divine

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A wereoctopus? That's pretty original. I have to read this! Send it my way. My email is alpha.omega23[at]ymail.com. I'm a slow reader, but I'll get it done.
 

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I'll send it over! I'm assuming you mean gmail and not ymail, but I'll cc both to be sure :) Thanks!
 

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Hey,

I still need some fresh eyes for 4,700-word paranormal investigation set in Malaysia. It's part horror, too. I've already had two great crits, but I need one or two more to help balance things out.

If you're interested, go ahead and PM me. I'll be happy to return the favor. :)


Thanks everyone for the offers! But I no longer need any betas for this piece.
 
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Would anyone be willing to beta a 600 word story? It's literary-experimental-ish. It's also a bit dark, so no thinskinners, please!
 

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Is there a W1S1-er that would be willing to read and give me some feedback on a 600-word flash? It's dark fiction, horror, absurd, and funny. so I need someone who can laugh at black humor and absurdity.
 

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Hey,

I still need some fresh eyes for 4,700-word paranormal investigation set in Malaysia. It's part horror, too. I've already had two great crits, but I need one or two more to help balance things out.

If you're interested, go ahead and PM me. I'll be happy to return the favor. :)

Sent you a PM, Defcon.
 

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I have a 4,000-word sci-fi/fantasy I could use a few beta readers on. I'm specifically looking for a critique of the story itself, and how it can be improved, but any and all comments will be appreciated. PM me if interested. It has elves in space, if that helps clarify the type of sci-fi/fantasy involved.
 

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I have a 4,000-word sci-fi/fantasy I could use a few beta readers on. I'm specifically looking for a critique of the story itself, and how it can be improved, but any and all comments will be appreciated. PM me if interested. It has elves in space, if that helps clarify the type of sci-fi/fantasy involved.

Sold! -- I'll read about elves in space. E-mail me a copy to: kingsgames at gmail dot com :)
 

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I have something that could use another beta -- though I may post an excerpt over at SYW and try to bait someone, but this needs a fairly quick turnaround since it's for Dark Faith 2 antho. It's a 4k dark fantasy, heavy on the secondary worldbuilding. The MC is gay, in case you like (or want) to read gay/lesbian characters in fantasy.

I'll be happy to return the favor of a similar length.
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Looking for some eyes on a 4.7K sci-fi with cops, criminals and time travel. (Defcon, if you're still looking for betas for your story, I'd be open for a swap).
 
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Looking for some eyes on a 4.7K sci-fi with cops, criminals and time travel. (Defcon, if you're still looking for betas for your story, I'd be open for a swap).
It's already been subbed, but thank you. :)

I do have a literary noir (no SFF elements) that needs some extra eyes if you'd be interested. It's 3,900 words. Or anyone else who wants to take a peek. I think it's a fun piece.
 

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I do have a literary noir (no SFF elements) that needs some extra eyes if you'd be interested. It's 3,900 words. Or anyone else who wants to take a peek. I think it's a fun piece.
I'm open, though I should warn you I don't read or write literature. If that's a problem, I understand.
 

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Need some beta critter eyes on a 5,000 word sci-fi/fantasy, involving humans, elves, orcs, space, and psychological horror. It's a genre bender, with violence, possibly not for the faint of heart.

Help is definitely needed and appreciated. I've been working and reworking this story since January 19th (see initial post on that date). I think... I THINK I finally accomplished what I was looking for. It needs a touch up to strengthen and improve the prose, but I'm mostly interested in whether the story works.
 

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Need some beta critter eyes on a 5,000 word sci-fi/fantasy, involving humans, elves, orcs, space, and psychological horror. It's a genre bender, with violence, possibly not for the faint of heart.

Help is definitely needed and appreciated. I've been working and reworking this story since January 19th (see initial post on that date). I think... I THINK I finally accomplished what I was looking for. It needs a touch up to strengthen and improve the prose, but I'm mostly interested in whether the story works.
If no one has offered, you can send it my way. I may take a few days (trying to get through some other reading and beta another story), but it'll be done. ;)
 

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Need some fresh eyeballs for a 2,800-word humor-horror/weird tale. Any takers? I'll happily return the favor. :)
 

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I do need it since no one has offered yet. It seems the betas are rather scant, aren't they? :e2poke:
Yeah, I noticed fewer and fewer posts in this thread recently. AND missing "faces." You have my email, I presume? Send it on over! I have a semi-busy weekend, but I believe I'll be able to finish it as soon as tomorrow evening, or Sunday evening at the latest.