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Beta for Short Story?

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edwilson

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Hello all,

I'm currently looking for Beta readers for the short story I'm considering for the Seán Ó Faoláin Short Story Competition.

Oddly enough, my greatest love is science-fiction, however this story is more literary fiction. It's called Thank You for Calling, and How may I Help You?

The premise is about two toy telesalesman (a.k.a. telemarketers) who are desperate to win an office contest for the highest holiday sales. They come up with a scheme whereby instead of selling toys, they're selling children.

I realize the phrase "selling children" sounds off all sorts of "mayday" alarms, but I assure you it is mostly a satirical yet light-hearted tale about how people treat children like toys.

Feel free to PM me or post in this topic.

And of course, I am more than willing to beta a short story in-kind.

Thank you for your consideration.
 
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I would love to read this!

In trade, I have a literary fiction piece about a woman planning to burn down her house. She is absolutely sane and doing everything to keep her neighbors safe.

Fair warning: At this moment, I don't have an ending, but by the time I hear from you, I might. Feel free to respond here or PM me.

Gayle
 
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I would be willing to Beta read your short story, I have a short story blog so you may want to read it to see where I am at. In return you could Beta read one of the stories on my blog.

I just finished by first Beta read last night and I am a little new about all this. I am not much of an editor so I will just be able to look at flow.
 

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Great! I have three interesting short stories to read and provide feedback. This is going to be fun!

Thanks again guys.
 
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