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gabrielbigbangDon't have time to commit to writing/making art for a GBB? You can still participate! Volunteer at this post to alpha, beta, or cheerlead. Authors and artists can then come to this post and ask you if you might want to help them with their project. It is up to the volunteer to decide whether they want to or have the time to take on that particular project - signing up is not a fixed commitment, but it does indicate a willingness to consider each request genuinely according to your current commitments and the unexpected demands of real life.
You may or may not choose to join the community and/or track it, but either way, if you do end up working with somebody, make sure you're aware of the deadlines they're working with.
Beta Readers
All stories must be beta’d for this challenge, and not every author has one that they can use consistently. Betas are essential to writing for a challenge like this, because you catch all of those tricksey little details that authors miss while we’re writing: things like grammar train wrecks, spelling catastrophes, homophonic blunders (e.g. their vs. there, affect vs effect) and punctuation errors (e.g. its vs. it’s). Also, a beta can catch characterisation flaws, missing sections where a scene may have been partially deleted or gone unfinished by mistake, and all those other gaffes that make an author headdesk if they’re not caught before posting.
Alpha Readers
Having an alpha reader is not a requirement of the challenge for writers; however, alpha readers can be incredibly helpful. You don’t take on the proofing responsibilities that a beta does (though if you spot something egregious, you’ll probably point it out anyway), but if an author has a plot hole that you could sail the Lusitania through? You, the alpha, is going to catch it and help them close it. You let the writer know if something doesn't quite make sense or if there’s a loose end that’s not quite tied off right. You can catch those unfinished scenes or characterisation flaws before the fic goes to the beta for proofing, which makes that part go loads faster. And most importantly: you can tell your author whether the story needs fleshing out or trimmed up, and you can offer suggestions when needed. You can brainstorm with the author, you can get really enthusiastic about that plot point or suggest an element of character development, you can help with worldbuilding, and so on. It's up to you and the author! Basically chatter on happily about the thing.
Cheerleaders
Where would the writers and artists be without their cheerleaders? You are the people who keep them going through it all. Writer's block, looming deadlines, Real Life issues that get in the way... you offer support, a shoulder to cry on when they need it, encouragement, a nagging presence when they don't think they'll be able to work without one. ;)
If any of these sound like something you think you'd be inclined to do, please take the time to sign up! Authors will have the opportunity to go through this post and decide who to contact based on what you're willing to read vs. what they're writing.
When signing up, please use the form provided:
Your username:
Your e-mail address:
What you're signing up as (Alpha, Beta, Cheerleader, any of the above):
Are you also signing up as an author or artist? And if yes, which?
What are your preferences? (Gen, Slash, Het, specific pairings, other preferences):
Do you have anything you absolutely won't be willing to read? (pairings, themes, MCD, absolute squicks):
You may or may not choose to join the community and/or track it, but either way, if you do end up working with somebody, make sure you're aware of the deadlines they're working with.
Beta Readers
All stories must be beta’d for this challenge, and not every author has one that they can use consistently. Betas are essential to writing for a challenge like this, because you catch all of those tricksey little details that authors miss while we’re writing: things like grammar train wrecks, spelling catastrophes, homophonic blunders (e.g. their vs. there, affect vs effect) and punctuation errors (e.g. its vs. it’s). Also, a beta can catch characterisation flaws, missing sections where a scene may have been partially deleted or gone unfinished by mistake, and all those other gaffes that make an author headdesk if they’re not caught before posting.
Alpha Readers
Having an alpha reader is not a requirement of the challenge for writers; however, alpha readers can be incredibly helpful. You don’t take on the proofing responsibilities that a beta does (though if you spot something egregious, you’ll probably point it out anyway), but if an author has a plot hole that you could sail the Lusitania through? You, the alpha, is going to catch it and help them close it. You let the writer know if something doesn't quite make sense or if there’s a loose end that’s not quite tied off right. You can catch those unfinished scenes or characterisation flaws before the fic goes to the beta for proofing, which makes that part go loads faster. And most importantly: you can tell your author whether the story needs fleshing out or trimmed up, and you can offer suggestions when needed. You can brainstorm with the author, you can get really enthusiastic about that plot point or suggest an element of character development, you can help with worldbuilding, and so on. It's up to you and the author! Basically chatter on happily about the thing.
Cheerleaders
Where would the writers and artists be without their cheerleaders? You are the people who keep them going through it all. Writer's block, looming deadlines, Real Life issues that get in the way... you offer support, a shoulder to cry on when they need it, encouragement, a nagging presence when they don't think they'll be able to work without one. ;)
If any of these sound like something you think you'd be inclined to do, please take the time to sign up! Authors will have the opportunity to go through this post and decide who to contact based on what you're willing to read vs. what they're writing.
When signing up, please use the form provided:
Your username:
Your e-mail address:
What you're signing up as (Alpha, Beta, Cheerleader, any of the above):
Are you also signing up as an author or artist? And if yes, which?
What are your preferences? (Gen, Slash, Het, specific pairings, other preferences):
Do you have anything you absolutely won't be willing to read? (pairings, themes, MCD, absolute squicks):
Here to support, in whatever role y'all need me. :-)
Date: 2015-11-10 01:20 pm (UTC)Your e-mail address: aspiritwind@yahoo.com
What you're signing up as (Alpha, Beta, Cheerleader, any of the above): Any and all of the above
Are you also signing up as an author or artist? And if yes, which? No.
What are your preferences? (Gen, Slash, Het, specific pairings, other preferences): Prefer Slash, but will work with anything and any pairing.
Do you have anything you absolutely won't be willing to read? (pairings, themes, MCD, absolute squicks): prefer not to read incest but as long as I'm warned I'll read anything.
GBB
Date: 2016-01-21 11:40 am (UTC)e-mail; e.kingfisher6@gmail.com
signing up as; alpha or beta reader
I'm not an author or an artist
I prefer slash, but gen or het is fine by me
Nothing I won't read, as long as I'm given warning :)
no subject
Date: 2016-04-09 03:22 pm (UTC)Your e-mail address: writeonclara@gmail.com
What you're signing up as (Alpha, Beta, Cheerleader, any of the above): All of the above.
Are you also signing up as an author or artist? And if yes, which? Author.
What are your preferences? (Gen, Slash, Het, specific pairings, other preferences): Gabriel/Sam
Do you have anything you absolutely won't be willing to read? (pairings, themes, MCD, absolute squicks): Underage, rape.
no subject
Date: 2016-05-14 04:01 pm (UTC)Your e-mail address: andalos2007@hotmail.com
What you're signing up as (Alpha, Beta, Cheerleader, any of the above): all of the above
Are you also signing up as an author or artist? And if yes, which? yes, artist
What are your preferences? (Gen, Slash, Het, specific pairings, other preferences): Slash or Gen
Do you have anything you absolutely won't be willing to read? (pairings, themes, MCD, absolute squicks): rape or incest or self harm