All of the things mentioned above I agree with - I have decided, people need not only a beta but an "editor" - sometimes I think the betas focus on giving feedback on the fic plot and characterizations [which is great] but end up missing simple spelling and grammar issues.
I volunteer my editor services to anyone that wants that last read-over before publishing.
In addition, my current BIG GIANT ENORMOUS pet-peeve - mainly in my british fandoms - is the use of the word "draw" instead of "drawer".
I read "He reached in to the draw to get a condom." or "He slid the draw open to get the supplies he needed."
It drives me absolutely bonkers. And I think the reason it does is that I am not always sure it is a typo on the part of the writer - I almost think they don't know the word or how to spell it.
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Date: Jan. 3rd, 2010 03:47 pm (UTC)I volunteer my editor services to anyone that wants that last read-over before publishing.
In addition, my current BIG GIANT ENORMOUS pet-peeve - mainly in my british fandoms - is the use of the word "draw" instead of "drawer".
I read "He reached in to the draw to get a condom." or "He slid the draw open to get the supplies he needed."
It drives me absolutely bonkers. And I think the reason it does is that I am not always sure it is a typo on the part of the writer - I almost think they don't know the word or how to spell it.
I'm gritting my teeth just thinking about it.