After all the from some of you and after my creative side being fueled by lots and lots of excellent work and ficcies which I've read, I finally decided to call out for a beta who could help me decide whether or not to pursue my writing my first Gatch ficcie! I wrote my first 6 Chapters until now but would be glad if someone of you could tell me if I'm going the right way or not or if my fic is good enough to submit! Please be reminded that I'm not used to write long stories in English and that my writing in the English language may lack from being professional! So please be kind but also be honest with your judgement as I accept well any constructive critisism which could lead me to ameliorate my writiing skills! As I don't like the idea of you thinking that I'm choosing someone amongst those who would like to be my beta, I'll gladly accept the first one that replies to my message! This I do as I respect all of you and all the great work that each and every one of you have shared with us all! Kindly also keep in mind that, as I have already said some days ago in a different thread, my fic is based on the Gatch F series ... one of my ideas for a sequel to be more specific! So, my beta has to have a good orientation of this third series. The continuation of this story is still to be written, with the hope of having more time available to do so, and I also have some clear ideas for its continuity which I still have to ponder upon in order to make these ideas more founded. Thank you beforehand for your consideration and please guide me as to what I have to do as my next step being a total amateur in this field! LOL I think I can do cakes better!

I would be honored to help, Marie!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I would be honored to help, Marie!

And I'm honored to be helped by you, TJ! I always look up at your work and, right now, I'm feeling like I'm a pupil looking up at her teacher! Is it okay if I post this first part of my fic on your e-mail address? Thanks again

LOL, well I do teach for a living... but nothing to do with fic-writing, or writing at all! Honor, shmonor... I just want to read more fics. I'll look for the email!

Well, TJ beat me to it. I don't know about Gatch F, but I could have still read for everything else. I'll beta for someone!

whoa, can't believe I'm doing this, but if you're offering UW, I'll put my hand up. It's only a short story, about 2600 words, but it is nowhere near your standard of writing... I would be very grateful for your help, especially since I'm so new at this..

Whoo hoo! @ new authors writing fics! I am so excited! And if the little glimpses we have had from Green and Marie are ay indication, I'd say we're going to be very happy!

Thanks the same, UW! You're also a great author and will make an excellent beta! Green ... I know the feeling regarding the standard of writing when comparing mine with others! TJ, I hope not to disappoint you ... the strong feeling that I will is there but I'm doing this just for the fun of being creative and writing something about Gatch!

Originally posted by gatchamarie Thanks the same, UW! You're also a great author and will make an excellent beta! Green ... I know the feeling regarding the standard of writing when comparing mine with others! TJ, I hope not to disappoint you ... the strong feeling that I will is there but I'm doing this just for the fun of being creative and writing something about Gatch!

And THAT, TJ keeps telling me is the whole point of writing. I wish I had time to do some right now. Perhaps next week after Report Cards are done. If not I can get back to it in December. I wish I could offer my services as a Beta, but I just do not have the time right now. I am learning to use the word "NO" a lot right now.

Originally posted by clouddancer And THAT, TJ keeps telling me is the whole point of writing.

Whoo hoo! I'm getting through!

Originally posted by clouddancer I wish I could offer my services as a Beta, but I just do not have the time right now. I am learning to use the word "NO" a lot right now.

It's okay, CD, though I would not have minded at all! I wish I could too learn more how to say "NO" and the Christmas season that is coming is one during which this kind of thing is hard to do ... especially for me with my genre of work! Hope you'll settle down soon and that then you can do what you love to do most!

Hooray, Gatchamarie and Green! I love the way this site gets people writing their first Gatch/BOTP fics. I look forward to reading them!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by clouddancer And THAT, TJ keeps telling me is the whole point of writing.

Whoo hoo! I'm getting through!

*nods head* Slowly and surely. I keep trying to remember what you have said to me TJ especially when those little voices in the back of my head start getting too loud.

Yep, you're right, LB! After almost a decade away from such activities it was really this site that got me back to what I liked to do most in my past, i.e. drawing and writing! Discovering this site helped me, and is still helping me, to release myself from a long blockage ... and what a way to do so when all is related to Gatchaman!

Originally posted by clouddancer I keep trying to remember what you have said to me TJ especially when those little voices in the back of my head start getting too loud.

When those voices get too loud, just LMKand I'll go all on them!

That would be great!!! I will be sure to do so.

Originally posted by gatchamarie Yep, you're right, LB! After almost a decade away from such activities it was really this site that got me back to what I liked to do most in my past, i.e. drawing and writing! Discovering this site helped me, and is still helping me, to release myself from a long blockage ... and what a way to do so when all is related to Gatchaman!

That's how it was for me. Before I found my way into the Gatchaman fandom I hadn't drawn anything since I was a kid and I'd never written fiction of any kind. This site is a great source of support and inspiration, isn't it?

Originally posted by lborgia88

Originally posted by gatchamarie Yep, you're right, LB! After almost a decade away from such activities it was really this site that got me back to what I liked to do most in my past, i.e. drawing and writing! Discovering this site helped me, and is still helping me, to release myself from a long blockage ... and what a way to do so when all is related to Gatchaman!

That's how it was for me. Before I found my way into the Gatchaman fandom I hadn't drawn anything since I was a kid and I'd never written fiction of any kind. This site is a great source of support and inspiration, isn't it?

Not leaving out the pleasure of making friends with new people from different countries!

Originally posted by gatchamarie

Originally posted by lborgia88

Originally posted by gatchamarie Yep, you're right, LB! After almost a decade away from such activities it was really this site that got me back to what I liked to do most in my past, i.e. drawing and writing! Discovering this site helped me, and is still helping me, to release myself from a long blockage ... and what a way to do so when all is related to Gatchaman!

That's how it was for me. Before I found my way into the Gatchaman fandom I hadn't drawn anything since I was a kid and I'd never written fiction of any kind. This site is a great source of support and inspiration, isn't it?

Not leaving out the pleasure of making friends with new people from different countries!

I definitely agree with you both! I haven't had so much fun, or inspiration, since who knows when! UnpublishedWriter is already beta-ing one fic for me and now I have another ready to go.... May I put out the call for a volunteer? Warning - it is Condor orientated, shock, surprise... Any help would be truly appreciated!

Oh, I forgot to mention, that while it is Condor orientated, not once do I mention the colour of his eyes...

Originally posted by green I haven't had so much fun, or inspiration, since who knows when! UnpublishedWriter is already beta-ing one fic for me and now I have another ready to go.... May I put out the call for a volunteer?

Great news, Green! Mine is still under process! Poor TJ is being very patient with me and I hereby take the opportunity to thank her once again for her great beta-ing and dedication! I still have a long way to go to finish this first fic, as it is a bit long in itself, and the Christmas season is quite a drawback for me (due to my work) regarding spare time in which I could write down its continuation! Keep it up, Green!

I'm happy to help if you'd like, Green.

Thank you TJ! I shall send it asap. And you, too, Gatchamarie. I don't have the concentration span to write more than a few thousand words, but it doesn't stop me from admiring those who do. I'm looking forward to writing your fic when it's finished.

Originally posted by green Thank you TJ! I shall send it asap.

Received and enjoyed.

I am looking forward to reading these stories you are talking about, or even chapters of them.

Originally posted by green I don't have the concentration span to write more than a few thousand words, but it doesn't stop me from admiring those who do. I'm looking forward to writing your fic when it's finished.

Thanks, Green! My concentration sometimes slips away too in the process of writing! It's a good thing that another pair of eyes are there ready to put you on the right track again!

Glad you enjoyed it, TJ. Personally, I think the one UW has beta-ed is the better of the two, definitely more in line with my sense of humour. However, the one you got has more room to play with... Although would depend on your definition of 'play'. Well, it's done and submitted to Gatchfanfic.... Now it's just the waiting until it's moderated! It's called 'Guy's Night Out' and I would love your view on it, Clouddancer. Something tells me that the ending is right up your alley...

Originally posted by green Glad you enjoyed it, TJ. Personally, I think the one UW has beta-ed is the better of the two, definitely more in line with my sense of humour. However, the one you got has more room to play with... Although would depend on your definition of 'play'

Then I guess I just have another fic to look forward to! And oh yes, if you want to *play* with your fic in that way, I could give you plenty of suggestions....

Originally posted by Transmute Jun And oh yes, if you want to *play* with your fic in that way, I could give you plenty of suggestions....

Wait until you read my return comments, TJ, then you'll know I'm laughing so danged hard right now...

Originally posted by greenWell, it's done and submitted to Gatchfanfic.... Now it's just the waiting until it's moderated! It's called 'Guy's Night Out' and I would love your view on it, Clouddancer. Something tells me that the ending is right up your alley...

I am looking forward to finding the time to read it.

More fics to read! Wonderful!