Help Please. I need a beta for BotP/Gatchaman fanfiction (my current beta does Harry Potter only). Here's what I'm looking for: 1. Strong spelling & grammar skills, especially homonyms and homophones and transposition errors. 2. Good knowledge of both universes -- most of my writing will be BotP or Gatch I; I do not do GoS 3. Someone not afraid to offer constructive criticism on the plot and characterizations, but will not be affronted if I choose not listen to some advice; however, I will usually give the courtesy of explaining why I'm not heeding some suggestions. 4. Beta will be given a big thank you/credit in story notes -- it's important work and deserves recognition; if Beta contributes something monumental to the story, she/he may receive credit as co-author. I've never been in this situation before, but I do believe in giving credit where it is due. 5. Work may be haphazard depending upon my muse. If you are interested, please let me know. Amethyst

Amethyst, you could send it my way. I wouldn't mind. gbarock3@aol.com.

I'm good for beta'ing as well, Amethyst!

Thank you, ladies, I do appreciate it. Let me give it one more read through and I'll send it out.

I can't wait until you get done with the Beta stage of your work Amethyst, I am looking forward to reading some of your BOTP/Gatch stuff.

Thanks CD! This first piece is a short one and unless I'm persuaded to alter the ending, it should be up within a few days. If I do alter the ending, probably early to mid-next week. I like to sit on things at least a day to review before sending out to beta or post. Once the story is posted, I'll let everyone here know with links. I plan on putting up at Chaos and submitting it to Gatchfanfic.

Same here.

Originally posted by amethyst Thanks CD! This first piece is a short one and unless I'm persuaded to alter the ending, it should be up within a few days. If I do alter the ending, probably early to mid-next week. I like to sit on things at least a day to review before sending out to beta or post. Once the story is posted, I'll let everyone here know with links. I plan on putting up at Chaos and submitting it to Gatchfanfic.

You are welcome amethyst. TJ says I do a good job at beta-ing her stories, and I would have offered my services to you as well, except I am swamped with work. In fact I have just had the "courage" to say NO to someone at work. I just do not have any more time to take on another project. After Christmas I hope a lot of the work load will drop when I am done my teacher "course" I signed on for. "Who was the idiot who said this course was going to be a good idea?" If only I had known how much work and reading it was going to entail.

I know the feeling. I know when Nancy Reagan tried to preach "Just Say No" to our generation, most of us immediately lost the word from our vocabulary. It took being a full time mother of three, full-time student, and part-time internet admin for me to even grasp the concept of what is supposed to mean.

I suspect it is just my innate need to want "please" everyone.

Amethyst, I cannot wait to read your work! Congrats for your effort and ability in writing fanfics over and above the hectic day-to-day work, study and family commitments! I really need to learn how to achieve a good standard of time management and how to say "NO"!

I'm starting another arc - I know, I've got too many going already but I just can't help myself. This one is a crossover between BotP and Totally Spies, with some Batman Beyond thrown in. I've started the arc with a middle story, 95% BotP and Batman Beyond. Anyone out there interested in beta reading for me?

You can throw it my way, Becky. I know nothing about Batman Beyond, and I'm more Gatch than BotP, but I'll give it a shot!

Hi Green. I didn't want to throw it in your direction right off the bat (no pun intended) since it wasn't just BotP, but I suspect very few here are fa iliar with Totally Spies or Batman Beyond. Since the audience is our group, the BotP portion is the most important, so I'll gladly take you up on your offer. I've only got the first few parts done so far. I'll include some data on both Totally Spies and Batman Beyond to help you. I'll send what I have so far tomorrow.

Can't wait!