... because some truly excellent writers do make some very basic mistakes. I see it ALL the time. Yes. As a writer, I'd like to echo Nancy's request. Please,...
Okay, who would like to start with a comment on something they see happening often in the fan fics they beta that has them banging their head on their ...
I would like to find out about something that was possibly posted on this list, or maybe it was another one, not too long ago about using commas and quotes in...
Hi All, As a writer one of the things that confuses me most is where to place apostrophes in duplicate words, if that makes sense. Mens' arms? (more than one...
My number one pet peeve is people who don't bother to remember what they should have learned in grade school: its/it's, there/their/they're, your/you're, etc....
I have two M7 stories, both Ezra oriented, which could use an objective eye. Neither one is finished. Would anyone be interested in giving some constructive...
I've taught most grades myself. I agree that these homophones are taught yearly starting in third grade. You'd think that it would sink in eventually. My pet...
Howdy! Well, it's not M7, but it's Eric Close, so that's close enough, right? (Sorry about the pun, but I couldn't resist :-) Anyway, I have written a...
Hi, I'm still on the hunt for a beta who knows the TV series Stargate SG-1. I'm doing my own version of a Mag7 AU set in the world of Stargate, yes, it'll be...
Hi, I am pretty well versed in Stargate. Particularly the later seasons, (The earlier season are on my wish list). Please let me know if I can help you out. -...
... Michelle, I'm a pretty hardcore SG-1 fan. Real Life is pretty crazy at the moment, but if you just need someone to look over things for consistency with...
Recently we discussed beta-readers' pet peeves. It's easy to complain that people should've learned to say 'should have' instead of 'should of' in junior...
Really, it's natural for some of us to excel in some areas and be blissfully ignorant in others. I myself could never think of a story idea, plan it out, and...
In a message dated 6/8/2005 3:20:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, tchrmac@... writes: Recently we discussed beta-readers' pet peeves. It's easy to complain...
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I would have to agree with Kelly. Last year, I went to a Si Fi writers con in Denver, and attended a three hour seminar on writing and publishing. The...
In a message dated 6/9/2005 10:32:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, spacecloud7@... writes: The speaker, who is a published fantasy writer, said that there...
Hi girls! I'm looking for a long term beta, actually!I'm used to send my stories to my lists in little parts and I need the usual help but also a friendly...
I have finished the rough draft of a short story, and am ready for beta-ing. Title: Dirty Laundry Setting: Old West Type: gen-fic Main Characters: Ezra,...
I've just made a website. It's one of those freebie websites, so those of you who understand the mysteries of HTML, please don't rupture any internal organs...
I can understand that Cleopatra 2525 is released to DVD prior to She Spies or Magnificent 7. (I don't approve, but I understand.) I can't understand TV Guide...
This is my first M7 fic, and I've never actualy seen M7 *hangs head in shame* It's a teensy 7 page fic using Old West Characters (in an AU setting), specificly...
Hello, Would anyone be free to read through an Ezra fic I've just completed, please? Any comments and suggestions gratefully received. General punctuation and...
Hello, I have another gen short fic that needs checking. The usual things of spelling, grammar and punctuation, as well as Brit/American language mistakes. It...
Hullo, Sarah. Here's your story back. As always, please remember that the beta-reader's comments and critiques are suggestions only, not commands from on...
Sorry, ladies. Sent Sarah's beta-read story and my letter to the group en masse instead of just to her. My apologies. My only excuse is that the heat has...
Hi All, Is anyone available to check a 30 odd page story, please? The usual grammar, puctuation and use of American English not Brit English needs to be looked...
Howdy, listmates! Finally finished my Blazing Saddles/M7 crossover. And since the deadline of the 'zine was changed, I have time to have it beta-read after...
