Active Beta and Sensitivity Readers
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Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •American English  •Canon Elements  •Grammar  •Plot Suggestions  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 1-3 days
Experience: Haven't betad in years but excited to get back to it. I have a BA in English Lit
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read: No All Human AUs
No non-con/dub-con
I'm fine with temporary canon couples that are non-Spuffy (Buffy/Angel, Buffy/Riley or even Buffy/Parker, as well as Spike/Drusilla and Spike/Harmony) but no drawn out non-canon pairings that involve Spike/Buffy. This includes any thrupole or other relationships.
Additional Comments:
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
Ratings I'll sensitivity read for: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •American English  •Grammar  •Plot Suggestions  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 1-3 days
Experience: n/a
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read:
Additional Comments:
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •American English  •Canon Elements  •Grammar  •Plot Suggestions  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 1-2 weeks
Experience: I have beta'd stories for cawthraven, Doublemeat Palace, HappyWhenItRains, scratchmeout, and noctilucent.
I am currently enrolled in grad school so my availability is a little all over the place, but I am always down to put off writing papers and studying to read some amazing fic! If something comes up and I am unable to work on a beta request, I will let you know as soon as possible so we can work something out.
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read:
  • Baby/kid fics
  • Post-series fics
  • Comics-based fics
Additional Comments: While I can definitely assist with any grammar and punctuation issues that may pop up, I get the most joy from helping authors flesh out the plot of their stories and getting the characters we know and love to a satisfying resolution. Or even just to the next steps because I know it can take a bit to get everyone to where they need to be. I also love to cheer authors on in case they get a little stuck and need some encouragement with the amazing stories they're in the process of creating, so if that's something you're interested in, please feel free to contact me!
Ratings I'll beta: •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •British English  •Grammar  •Plot Suggestions  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 1-3 days
Experience: I Beta for MaggielaFeySlayerOfSunnydale, and DeamonQueen. Most of my experience is in academic editing as part of my degrees. 
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read: I am a survivor of sexual assault and so won't beta work with Rape (actual). 
Additional Comments:
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •American English  •Canon Elements  •Grammar  •Plot Suggestions  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 1-3 days
Experience: As an avid Spuffy fiction reader, I find it super fun to help others refine their works! I’ve read hundreds of pieces and can no longer escape the characterizations that are Buffy and Spike. I love to collaborate while figuring out how to best compliment your own creative process.
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read: I'm pretty open to all. I have no limitations at the moment.
Additional Comments: I love to connect with authors on here and love this community! I have a post graduate degree in clinical psychology and love research. 
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
Ratings I'll sensitivity read for: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •British English  •Canon Elements  •Grammar  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 2-3 weeks
Experience: No direct experience in fandom but have worked as an editor for technical papers in my career. Strong English/ grammar skills and a good feel for the various character voices.
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read: None
Additional Comments: I have some medical background so can comment on feasible response to various injuries/illnesses in normal human characters. Have 2 children so can give insight on pregnancy/childbirth related topics. Was a teen in the 2000-2010 period so can spot anachronisms - technology, slang etc
Ratings I'll beta: •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •American English 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 2-3 weeks
Experience: None yet.
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read:
Additional Comments:
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17 
I can help beta read: •American English  •Canon Elements  •Grammar  •Plot Suggestions 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 4-7 days
Experience: In the world of Buffy fic I have mostly worked with resignedlybeneaththesky on plotting and timeline details. 
I have written for other fandoms and you can see examples of my writing on Ao3 (same username). I have also worked as an academic writing coach. 
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read:
  • Underage sexual content
  • Tragic endings
  • Graphic torture
  • I have not read the comics, so I have no context for any fics taking place in that timeline. 
  • I prefer working with 3rd person writing, but I can help with 1st person if needed. 
  • Completely AU all human. If it’s in canon context, such as a spell that places them in a new setting, that’s fine. 
Additional Comments:
I have a very strong knowledge of canon elements and timeline details for BtVS.
(I have seen all of Ats, but aside from the crossover episodes, I haven’t retained a huge amount of it. My knowledge of the comics is next to nil.)
I have a really good sense of characterization and character voice. I can help make sure that dialogue feels as authentic and in character as possible. 
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17 
I can help beta read: •American English  •Grammar  •Plot Suggestions  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 4-7 days
Experience: Beta'ed for Lady Emma (one chapter of Not Back to the Future Rules and her one-shot EF 2022 Secret Santa It's a Wonderful Spike) , CheekyKitten (Hold My Hand Even Though I'm a Sinner, One Thing Right, Rise, Once Upon a Dream, and two other WIPs not yet posted), DeamonQueen (secret santa 2022 one-shot Delusion or Reality), acb6293's Bring Him Home, and Cosmic Tuesdays' one-shot Doubt'll be the Fire of Your Delight).
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read: All Human, Taboo, Comics. 
Additional Comments:
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •American English  •British English  •Canon Elements  •Grammar  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 4-7 days
Experience: I've worked with a couple of authors so far, but I'm not a master-beta*—yet (wink). devil Get it?! Sorry. I love innuendo and lame puns!
I'm a Word-gal myself, but I must admit to enjoying life on the dark side (Google Docs) for how easy it is to edit, suggest and comment in real time with the author. heart  
I don't want to over-check and cramp your style, but I am a stickler for traditional grammar rules. I'll always try to give positive and constructive feedback!
Please proofread your own work before handing it off to be checked. I know from personal experience that if I look over my own stuff a day or so after I've written it, I can usually find a tonne of mistakes I was blind to. read
If you can give me a heads-up on what your deadline is, I'll try to get it back all ship-shaped and shiny by that date.
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read: I'll read almost anything, but please don't scar my poor, imaginative beta-brain with gratuitous violence, torture, or rape scenes if it's not essential to the story or character development. I remember that shit and DREAM about it. weep
I love a good smutty Spuffy story (also alliteration!), so bring on the PW/P or PW/OP, BDSM, erotica, whatever! drool  The spicier, the better!
I love All Human and AU. You take those characters and fly, girl! applause 
Sorry, but I'm not a fan of fics written in the first person.
Additional Comments: I teach grammar (ESL) and speak Australian English, which is mostly British English, but with a few Americanisms and some weird slang no one understands. I know nothing about US or UK school systems.
I've binge-watched BTVS too many times to count, so canon, quotes, and stinky herbs are a go. I hate Angel, so I've only watched AtS maybe twice, but I know all the crossovers. I'm reading the comics now, but comic dyslexia is a thing, and I'm struggling.
I'll use whichever system you're using (UK or US English) for spelling and punctuation, but together they are unmixy, people! When in doubt, I'm going to refer to the Chicago Manual of Style, but if you have a personal style you'd like to keep (E.g. "Wha--" vs. "Wha—"), then let me know and I will follow your lead.
I mostly use QuillBot and ProWritingAid for first checks, then do a thorough check afterwards. I do not like Grammarly. It is the devil and makes characters' speech sound like AI robots. salute
Oh, and I'm fluent in Japanese. Pfhht. Like anybody needs that. If you come to Japan, I'll be your Spuffy-friend tour guide, though. cheers
On that note, I use a Japanese keyboard (Japanese keyboards have like a billion extra kinds of dashes and dots), so I'll try to be careful not to use characters that don't appear correctly on English-only computers. Also, our time zones are likely to be different, so keep that in mind for deadlines and response times for messages, emails, etc. Yoroshiku! I hope we can make great Spuffy together!