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fima_psuchopadt at There is something boring racing abruptly 
Ok, it's a bit 'I ask one thing .... What do the fans of Arashi way inferior to other groups? ... What did the other groups more? Now maybe I am a bit 'part, but I see nothing in the other Johnny's, which may be worthy of my envy ... I do not envy even the fans, because there are some fans of bands that does not name, that in every blessed thing retort that they say about their favorite always put us in as Arashi D: omg, calm down ...
not that envy is the other side then?
the first to know
competition held by Harriet and Shu
We propose a contest a bit 'special, in which it participates in two: author and reader beta.
The theme of the contest? "The first to know" .
First thing: the contest you sign up as a couple, the author + beta.
What does this?
one simple thing: betaggio history is required.
Why?
No, we're not maniacs of grammar, nor do we want to force you to do something they usually do not fart. We prefer to offer you ... a new experience.
Not everyone has experienced the beta reading, both as a writer who submit their story to someone else before you publish it, and as a beta of another. Having tried both, we can say that at least for us it's fun and stimulating to be in both roles.
A beta may be just a first player that gives you a general impression, or a proofreader and editor, fierce hunter of typos and inconsistencies to the attention of all kinds. A beta is able to see where you can not, because you know too well the history and you lack the proper distance for noticing some defects, or certain strengths to be emphasized.
A beta reader is not "half" Lord of the story: the story of the author is 100%. But the support of the beta in some cases is capable of directing the story to the right path, or to awaken the imagination of the author got bogged down and discouraged. And, sometimes, thanks to an inspired discrete beta is transformed into something very, very nice.
We know that not everyone likes the shape of the beta, and many judges prefer to forbid them to participants in the contest. This contributed to some couples do not want to be a polemic against those who do not like the beta reading. It 'just that everyone has their own idea about it.
We would, however, pay homage to the infinite possibilities of beta reading, and we hope to offer some 'beta to honor those who are in the shadows, but maybe they gave their support to the implementation of good stories.
Do you have a beta? Very well, drag in the adventure. Do not you have? You could try, for once, put your trust in the hands of a creature first special reader. Are you a beta? Choose one of "your" authors and get them to participate!
And the theme of the contest?
Well, inspired by his reading of the concept of beta, the theme that we propose is this: "The first to know" .
the first to know what? But what you want!
Whether it is the best friend to confide in the success or disaster for an appointment, the best friend that you announced that you want to ask the hand of the brother or sister that is used when we are in trouble, the special person that we have to tell a special discovery, or even the enemy to whom we owe something, unknown to us a favor done by the extraordinary consequences ...
Well, your story has to talk about something important and the first person to whom it is said that. Or not tell. Or you would have to say, but we did not, or we could not. It is said that the end of life is a good reason not to say something to someone ...
Write a story where there is a somebody, and then someone else a "special" to be the first to know something.
- The contest ends March 20th (yes, yes, we'll grant the usual extensions, if needed: we know the value of "more time"!)
- oneshot accepted, collected stories or chapters: the important is that the maximum length is always equivalent to around 20 pages in Word character 12 (this to allow us to proceed quickly, to the delight of all.)
- be good all the warnings, all kinds and all fandom + stories original. We only ask you to notify us in advance about the fandom you choose, if possible: so we have time and manner of information.
- When you enroll, you must state your name and the name of your beta (but it is fine even if the beta is to include both. In short, one of them will include the pair.)
- When you wrote the story , then publish it and link it Comment on this post.
So, in short, you need to publish before the results, and you should not send the story: as soon as you have written, please start the story in a sea of websites: we will read it, and at the end of the contest will give you the results.
- When you publish the results, we will not give ratings to stories, but to establish a ranking with a podium winners, special mentions any promise more detailed reviews that explain our view on every aspect of the story (form, style, texture, consistency, characters, originality, use of theme.) We also promise all possible objectivity, but obviously we will at least partly account for the subjectivity of our readers, faced with the stories.
- reviews will only and only the stories: do not judge the beta!
would be impossible and unfair to determine "who betato good or evil," of course. We want to drag the reader in the beta contest is just a way to pay him homage. Since we are proponents of the theory that history is always at 100% of those who wrote it is clear that we could never afford to judge a betaggio. But the beta of the winning authors will be able to shine with reflected light, for once, instead of staying in the shade!
- The same person can participate as a beta as an author, as well as the same person may act as a beta at two different authors (this happens because someone has the beta reader's trust of most writers.)
Example:
Orlando register as author, Astolfo is its beta
Angelica enrolled as an author, Astolfo is its beta
Astolfo he enrolled as an author, Orlando is his beta
These three situations are regulations. Instead
Orlando register as author, Astolfo is its beta
Orlando register as author, Medora and its beta
This situation is not good: Orlando can the author only once! Finally
Orlando register as author, Astolfo is its beta
Angelica enrolled as an author, Astolfo is its beta
Bradamante he enrolled as an author, Astolfo is its beta
This situation is not good: Astolfo can do the beta only twice!
- As a reward, for each author's participant will review, which will be reflected in the space of the story published reviews. The winners will have a banner, and even their beta got one.
We have other very juicy additional ideas on this, but ... we do not want to reveal too much.
- Just in case you want to participate as an author, but do not have a beta, or are you willing to go from beta to an author alone, sign up on our list "I try beta / Sell betaggio" (here at the end of the post, in the inscriptions.) When you find your coworker you enroll officially ... or you might just find it in the list!
So ... it inspires you? Find your fellow adventure e. .. go!
And if you want to advertise this contest around the web, we'll be very grateful.
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Stories in the race
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