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Hi, folks.  I'm Mary, a typical middle-aged wife and mother who loves fan
fiction.  I've read stories in several fandoms but mostly SG-1, SGA, The
Sentinel, NCIS, and, of course, Mag7.  I've also dabbled in Buffy, X-Files, and
Firefly.

I'm very familiar with the Mag7 TV series and have seen every episode more than
once (thank God for DVD's.) I'm also familiar with most of the common AU's.

I'm partial to slash but I also read gen.  I don't usually read het for fun but
I have nothing against it and would have no problem checking over a het story. 
I'm not sensitive or squeamish. I'm OK with violence, profanity, and graphic
sex. I'd prefer to avoid deathfic, though.

I have a degree in English.  I am very familiar with English spelling and
grammar.  I have no talent for writing fiction but I'm a good editor. I'm open
to working with anyone who needs me no matter what they're looking for in a beta
reader from just proofreading to assisting someone who has great ideas but
little familiarity with writing standard English.

I decided to volunteer because I've tried to read several stories with
facinating premises that were ruined for me by typos, incorrect word usage,
missing words, and sentences that were just impossible to understand because of
the grammar. I finally realized that instead of cursing the darkness I should
just light a damn candle.

Thanks for reading.

Write on!

#394

From: "ryainelf" <ryainelf@...>
Date: Wed Aug 5, 2009 12:35 am
Subject: Re: Beta Request

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Hi Jenny,

That would be great.  Can I email them to you?

Thanks,
Keith

--- In M7-betas@yahoogroups.com, "Jenny Glines" <Arvon1@...> wrote:
>
> I've got the time if you still need a beta.
> Jenny
> Arvon1@...<mailto:Arvon1@...>
> Gold Hill, OR USA
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: ryainelf<mailto:ryainelf@...>
>   To: M7-betas@yahoogroups.com<mailto:M7-betas@yahoogroups.com>
>   Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 10:23
>   Subject: [M7-betas] Beta Request
>
>
>   Good Morning,
>
>   I am looking for a beta reader for a couple short M7 stories.
>
>   The first is a general story aprox 400 words in length.  It focuses on Orrin
and Evie, but some others make a very breif appearence.  It is based in The
Tribe AU (Which is Post-Apocalypse).
>
>   The second is more of a time-line for the same AU and is approx 600 words. 
It touches on most of the M7 characters.
>
>   Both are part of an ongoing series which has 3 stories in it currently.
>
>   Thank-you,
>   Keith
>
>
>
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#393

From: "Jenny Glines" <Arvon1@...>
Date: Tue Aug 4, 2009 7:36 pm
Subject: Re: Beta Request

arvon1

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I've got the time if you still need a beta.

Jenny
Arvon1@...
Gold Hill, OR USA

----- Original Message -----

From: ryainelf

To: M7-betas@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 10:23

Subject: [M7-betas] Beta Request

Good Morning,

I am looking for a beta reader for a couple short M7 stories.

The first is a general story aprox 400 words in length. It focuses on Orrin and Evie, but some others make a very breif appearence. It is based in The Tribe AU (Which is Post-Apocalypse).

The second is more of a time-line for the same AU and is approx 600 words. It touches on most of the M7 characters.

Both are part of an ongoing series which has 3 stories in it currently.

Thank-you,
Keith

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#392

From: "ryainelf" <ryainelf@...>
Date: Tue Aug 4, 2009 5:23 pm
Subject: Beta Request

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Good Morning,

I am looking for a beta reader for a couple short M7 stories.

The first is a general story aprox 400 words in length.  It focuses on Orrin and
Evie, but some others make a very breif appearence.  It is based in The Tribe AU
(Which is Post-Apocalypse).

The second is more of a time-line for the same AU and is approx 600 words.  It
touches on most of the M7 characters.

Both are part of an ongoing series which has 3 stories in it currently.

Thank-you,
Keith

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#391

From: S Macdonald <tchrmac@...>
Date: Fri May 22, 2009 9:02 pm
Subject: Bad News for Eric Close Fans

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After seven seasons, Without a Trace is being cancelled. I know a lot of us started watching the show for Vin's sake, then stayed because we got interested in the characters. (Hmm, that reminds me of a western several years ago, that I started watching because of Darien Lambert and Vincent, and then stayed because I fell in love with the new characters in the old west.)

On the other hand, fanfic author/editor Pearl Stickler once claimed you should only write fanfic for shows that were off the air, because that way a later episode couldn't do something that contradicted your story, which could and did happen if you wrote for shows that were still being broadcast.

Susan M

PS Pearl was the editor of Syzygy (multimedia gen) and Avon's Gadget Works (B7 adult), and wrote in such universes as B7, ST, and S&H.

Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love.
Then you do it for a few friends. Finally you do it for money.
Moliere

#388

From: "jessi_toth" <sithjesto@...>
Date: Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:03 pm
Subject: Looking for a beta

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Hi

My name is Jessi, English is not my first language and I'm looking for someone
who can help me with the grammar as well as so the story to sound right. This is
my first M7 fanfiction, and its a short one.

Please contact me if you would like to help out

Thanks

Jessi

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#387

From: S Macdonald <tchrmac@...>
Date: Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:48 pm
Subject: Re: Button Oops!

tchrmac

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Sorry, this was meant to be a letter to Sarah H. Sorry to bother the rest of the list with it. That's what happens when you hit reply on an old e-mail instead of typing out the e'dress properly.

Susan M

Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love.
Then you do it for a few friends. Finally you do it for money.
Moliere

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#386

From: S Macdonald <tchrmac@...>
Date: Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:43 pm
Subject: Button

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How is Button doing these days? Is he settling down in school? Is he more relaxed with his uncles now?

And you, how are you doing? What shows are you watching? What are you writing or reading?

Spring is on the way. You can go outside with just a sweater or a light jacket now, although the clouds are promising rain. Is it still winter there?

Take care! Susan

Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love.
Then you do it for a few friends. Finally you do it for money.
Moliere

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#385

From: tannervin@...
Date: Sun Mar 8, 2009 1:31 pm
Subject: Copyrights

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In a message dated 3/8/2009 1:08:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Ladyhorsewhisperer44@... writes:

we do have all our stories and characters copyrighted as of Dec.02 of 2003. yes ,we have our characters copyrighted and our stories too. A great friend of ours had all her stories copyrighted since some of hers were stories were copy and her characters .so she hers done.

===

Just a note to fan fic writers - you cannot copyright fan fiction. Anything in it is up for grabs, since you have already borrowed someone else's characters and story scenarios. Even with "real" fiction, there are things you cannot copyright, including character names, titles, characterizations, and even plots. Names and titles can be *trademarked* (like the name Luke Skywalker or the title Star Wars), in which case, you have exclusive use of them, but, a trademark and a copyright are not the same thing. You may copyright ORIGINAL work (that is, you created ALL of the characters yourself, and wrote it completely from scratch), simply by writing the word "Copyright" and the year on it somewhere. You can also obtain a formal copyright from the Library of Congress for a small feel. A *trademark* however, must be registered, and costs thousands of dollars - although, you cannot trademark fanfic, either.

Unfortunately, people are free to use anything in your fan fic that they want. As we have seen in the past, this usually results in the "offender" being roasted over hot fandom coals (virtually speaking), but, there is no legal recourse that can be taken. A few years ago, I had a guy print a copy of one of my Forever Knight stories with his own name as author and try to sell it as a 'zine at a con. Luckily, a couple of people there realized what he had done and came to my defense (I wasn't there), and his table was closed down. But, if he had succeeded, there would not have been a damn thing I could have done about it.

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#383

From: "Jenny Glines" <Arvon1@...>
Date: Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:47 am
Subject: Beta intro

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Hi, my name is Jenny.

I read anything Mag7 at least once. Length not a problem. If I say I can beta it, it will be done.

My favorite characters are Chris and Vin, but I like all the guys.

The only AU I haven't read the specs for is the Two Blood one, though I have read as many of them as I can find. Haven't read the first one "Hunter's Moon". Every time I get a location it has been removed. Really want to read it some time.

I can't do translations, but can help with writers that are having problems because English isn't their first language.

Dyslexia not a problem, nor poor typing skills.

Have never worked with voice-activated software.

All writers welcome.

Have seen all the episodes and own both seasons in DVD.

I raise Arabian horses and have ridden for years. Own and show Salukis(breed of dog, sighthounds) in both confirmation and in the field.

I do some writing, but have never had the nerve to post anything. I think that about covers everything.

Jenny
Arvon1@...
Gold Hill, OR USA

#381

From: antoinette_brenion@...
Date: Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:49 pm
Subject: Re: Beta Reading

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I have just finished the rough draft of a Master/Wizard crossover story, roughly 9 pages long. It is intended for Of Dreams and Schemes fanzine, edited by Cathy Schlein, once I polish a few rough transitions. (I also need to watch my husband's Fall Guy DVDs, to double check Howie Munson/Alex Jagger's eye color.) It's not M7, but would anyone be interested in beta-reading?

Susan M

Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love.
Then you do it for a few friends. Finally you do it for money.
Moliere

I am not familiar with Master or Wizard. Are they tv series, books, or ?

Antoinette

#380

From: S Macdonald <tchrmac@...>
Date: Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:26 pm
Subject: Beta Reading

tchrmac

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I have just finished the rough draft of a Master/Wizard crossover story, roughly 9 pages long. It is intended for Of Dreams and Schemes fanzine, edited by Cathy Schlein, once I polish a few rough transitions. (I also need to watch my husband's Fall Guy DVDs, to double check Howie Munson/Alex Jagger's eye color.) It's not M7, but would anyone be interested in beta-reading?

Susan M

Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love.
Then you do it for a few friends. Finally you do it for money.
Moliere

#379

From: "sirahbeth" <sirahbeth@...>
Date: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:35 pm
Subject: New Beta Reader

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Hello I am a new Beta reader to the Magnificent 7. I am a 29 year old
Emergency Medical Responder and current college student. I fell in love
with the Magnificent 7 after reading some of the fanfiction. I did see
some of the M7 shows but I am more familer with the ATF version. I read
Gen stories and Het. I have no trouble helping those that might need a
little extra encouragement, so if you need some help, please drop me a
line.

Sirah

#377

From: tannervin@...
Date: Tue Sep 9, 2008 4:15 am
Subject: Not OT: Any iPod folks out there?

tascosaraptor

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http://blackraptor.net/podfic/

I'm toying with the idea of offering some fan fic in a format that can be downloaded to an iPod, iPhone or similar device, now that the "You Want Fries With That?" site apparently no longer exists.

If anyone has one of these pretty toys, I'd be interested in seeing if you are actually able to download these files from blackraptor. Here is where they can be found: (all are "gen" so far)

Thanx mucho!

Nancy ^..^

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#376

From: S Macdonald <tchrmac@...>
Date: Mon Sep 1, 2008 2:06 pm
Subject: Off Topic Request

tchrmac

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Hello, any mothers out there? I have a story that needs beta-reading, but it's not M7. It's based on the Saturday morning TV show Power Rangers Mystic Force. It's just over 2,000 words, approximately 6 pages single-spaced. I hope to submit it to Dalmatian Press, which has the licensing rights to do books based on the Power Rangers TV show. Constructive criticism, especially from someone familiar with the Power Rangers universe, would be greatly appreciated.

Susan M

Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love.
Then you do it for a few friends. Finally you do it for money.
Moliere

#375

From: "seven_star.wolf" <seven_star.wolf@...>
Date: Wed Aug 6, 2008 9:10 am
Subject: Re: M7 Crossover Needs Beta Reading

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Hi Susan, I'm a big fan of Firefly, I'd really like to give it a go for
beta-reading

Spyglass

#374

From: S Macdonald <tchrmac@...>
Date: Wed Aug 6, 2008 4:18 am
Subject: M7 Crossover Needs Beta Reading

tchrmac

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I have a Firefly/M7 AU story. It's an Ezra-crunch, and like most of my h/c stories, it's h/h/w/c (hurt-hurt-what-comfort?). JD, Vin, Mary, and Maude are mentioned in passing. Chris, Buck, and Josiah have small parts in the end of the story. The emphasis is on Ezra Standish, on board Mal Reynolds' Serenity. The story is 38 1/2 pages long.

The story is intended to be the first chapter of a new AU, setting the M7 gang in the Firefly universe, in the town of Four Corners on Hutchins' Moon. It is an AU where the events of the movie either never took place, or haven't taken place yet.

If interested in beta-reading and offering constructive criticism, please e-mail me.

Susan M

Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love.
Then you do it for a few friends. Finally you do it for money.
Moliere

#373

From: Amanda Pope <chica_de_muerte@...>
Date: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:16 pm
Subject: Re: beta required

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Hi! If you haven't already had a response to this (I just saw it in my mail) I would love to help! I've watched Psych since it came on and own both shows on DVD for handy references. And now I'm really curious - how do you plan on crossing them over?

Amanda

--- On Mon, 7/21/08, Chaz Alessi <zentry@...> wrote:

From: Chaz Alessi <zentry@...>
Subject: [M7-betas] beta required
To: M7-betas@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, July 21, 2008, 12:33 AM

"Wanted"
patient beta
that loves AU�s
and Ezra
better if likes the
rest of the seven
and the tv show
"Psych"

if you need more information before answering
please let me know

Zentry.

(PD.-English is not my first language and this
is not my first story)

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#372

From: "Chaz Alessi" <zentry@...>
Date: Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:33 am
Subject: beta required

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"Wanted"
patient beta
that loves AU�s
and Ezra
better if likes the
rest of the seven
and the tv show
"Psych"

if you need more information before answering
please let me know

    Zentry.

(PD.-English is not my first language and this
is not my first story)

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#371

From: "marnsrowe" <bumpkin_is@...>
Date: Fri Jun 6, 2008 12:04 am
Subject: Hello - Newbie to the List Author here looking for Beta :)

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Hello everyone,

My name is Marns AKA Bumpkin (bumpkin_is on LJ), and since I just
finished writing a story, I now need someone to look it over for me.
Makes sense yes? :)

Type of story: This is an AU M7 story that is a crossover/immersion
with Highlander. It's Gen and only about a PG rating, maybe PG-13 for
language to be safe.
Length of story: (Wordcount: 4,280)
All seven are involved, though one is mainly just talked *about*.

Now what I am looking for, is someone to go through this story and
poke at anything that doesn't make sense, mention if something reads
'off', and finally, to fix my grammar and punctuation - because
frankly my skills in that last area are bad enough to make a cat
laugh. (or more likely it's them just coughing up a hairball of
disgust *g*)

For any who are interested in looking this story over for me, you can
email me at 'bumpkin.is@...'.

Thanks ahead of time to anyone who reads this,
Marns
~pN

#370

From: S Macdonald <tchrmac@...>
Date: Mon May 5, 2008 10:09 pm
Subject: ATF Work-in-Progress

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I have an ATF crossover with She Spies, 18 pages thus far. Estimated length when finished, 25 pages or less. I'm stuck on it. I have the beginning. I have the ending. I'm having trouble with the middle.

Would anyone be interested in reading what I have thus far, critiquing, making suggestions, etc?

Susan M

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Then you do it for a few friends. Finally you do it for money.
Moliere

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#369

From: S Macdonald <tchrmac@...>
Date: Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:01 pm
Subject: Fwd: Watch List News - "The Magnificent Seven" (DVD)

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You may have already heard, but M7 is being re-released on DVD in one boxed set for both seasons. It will be out in May.

Note: forwarded message attached.

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#368

From: "hombre2268" <hombre55@...>
Date: Fri Feb 8, 2008 8:18 am
Subject: Re: Beta needed for Ezra fic

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Hi Roz,

Thanks for this. Can you send me your email address and I'll attach
the file to a message to it. Can't see that I can add an attachment
here.

It may not get sent for a few days as I only hace access to email at
work and I wonly work part-time.

Thanks,
Sarah (Hombre)

--- In M7-betas@yahoogroups.com, "Roz McCarthy" <perditaxnitt@...>
wrote:
>
> Dear Sarah ( Hombre ),
>
> I'm new to beta-ing but am familiar with your work ( most
excellent,
> by the way! ) and read a great deal of various Mag Seven fictions,
> heavily biased towards Ezra, both as an adult and child.
>
> Anyway, I'd be happy to look over your latest work if you'd like.
I
> would understand if you would rather rely on a more experienced
beta
> reader, but I thought I would offer my services.
>
> Roz.x
>

#367

From: "Roz McCarthy" <perditaxnitt@...>
Date: Thu Feb 7, 2008 4:32 pm
Subject: Re: Beta needed for Ezra fic

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Dear Sarah ( Hombre ),

I'm new to beta-ing but am familiar with your work ( most excellent,
by the way! ) and read a great deal of various Mag Seven fictions,
heavily biased towards Ezra, both as an adult and child.

Anyway, I'd be happy to look over your latest work if you'd like. I
would understand if you would rather rely on a more experienced beta
reader, but I thought I would offer my services.

Roz.x

#366

From: "hombre2268" <hombre55@...>
Date: Mon Feb 4, 2008 12:19 pm
Subject: Beta needed for Ezra fic

hombre2268

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Hello All,

I'm currently writing a story where Ezra is six years old and has been
abused (physical, not sexual) by Maude and her 'boyfriends'.

Anyway, he ends up at Chris's ranch where he gets to meet the rest of
the gang. They try to help him with his problems and bring Maude to
justice.

Would anyone be able to cast their eye over what I have written so far -
  pick up any errors, give thoughts on Ezra's possible behavior or offer
any other suggestions - that would be great.

Thanks,
Sarah (Hombre)

#365

From: tannervin@...
Date: Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:37 pm
Subject: Re: I need some help getting a story up on Blackraptor.?

tascosaraptor

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In a message dated 1/17/2008 11:19:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Ladyhorsewhisperer44@... writes:

I wrote it with a friend help back in 2003 but RL got in the way and
she is no longer writing in the hobby.It is HET.

===

Exactly what kind of help do you need? Because to post a fic at blackraptor, all you need to do is send me the story file.

Nancy ^..^

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#363

From: J <codyslittlesis@...>
Date: Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:33 pm
Subject: Beta needed for fic

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I'm in need of a beta for a short Chris fic

J
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#362

From: "seven_star.wolf" <seven_star.wolf@...>
Date: Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:11 pm
Subject: Re: Vinjury

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--- In M7-betas@yahoogroups.com, S Macdonald <tchrmac@...> wrote:
>
> I have a Vinjury story, about 12 or 13 pages long.  It's OW, the
latest chapter in my AU (wherein Ezra was the guest of honor at a
shotgun wedding and is now in the bonds of wedded unbliss, because
Judge Travis won't let him get an annulment or divorce.)  However, I
think it would make sense to someone who hasn't read the other chapters.
>
>   I should be very grateful for any constructive criticism.
>
>   Susan M



Hi, i'd be more than willing to look over the story for you as someone
who hasn't read the other chapters

Spyglass
>

#361

From: S Macdonald <tchrmac@...>
Date: Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:08 am
Subject: Vinjury

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I have a Vinjury story, about 12 or 13 pages long. It's OW, the latest chapter in my AU (wherein Ezra was the guest of honor at a shotgun wedding and is now in the bonds of wedded unbliss, because Judge Travis won't let him get an annulment or divorce.) However, I think it would make sense to someone who hasn't read the other chapters.

I should be very grateful for any constructive criticism.

Susan M

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Then you do it for a few friends. Finally you do it for money.
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#360

From: "codyslittlesis" <codyslittlesis@...>
Date: Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:28 pm
Subject: Beta needed for fic

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I am in need of a beta for a fic for the Mistress of Malarkey list.
Thank you
J