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Beta-Readers is a dating service, but for your writing. We match authors and beta readers based on writing abilities and writing interests.

What is a beta reader?
A beta reader is an experienced writer dedicated to helping another writer improve by providing a cross between edits and a critique. You can learn more by reading these two beta reading tutorials: Authors and Beta Readers.

Want to Join?

First read through these mandatory links:
:bulletgreen: Rules and Submission Guidelines
:bulletgreen: Frequently Asked Questions

If you are still interested, you can either fill out the provided Profile, and submit them as a deviation to our Profiles Gallery Folder
:bulletblue: Beta Readers: Beta Reader Profiles
:bulletblue: Authors: Author Profiles

OR, you can choose to be paired by staff and complete the Surveys:
:bulletblue:Beta Readers: Profile Survey
:bulletblue:Authors: Profile Survey
Please note, both of those links go to Google Docs and are safe links

Testimonials

Beta-Readers is a wonderful group. Not only does it help pair beta readers and authors together based on personality, and other specifics, they also are able to form friendships between betas and authors. It is a wonderful experience for all that join the group. It is highly encouraged if you are a serious (or maybe not so serious) author. Please, check it out.

Gin-Nee
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My reader, dangel88, is wonderful. She's honest, spots errors, and doesn't hold back. You guys did a wonderful job picking her out for me.

forbiddenhero
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I'm part of a wonderful, working partnership. My beta-reader is responsive and gives me helpful feedback. I feel my grammar is improving.

Elentari412
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I'm really happy with my beta pairing, it was amazing you could come up with someone so similar and yet different to me, and so soon. I'm sure me and my beta will have a great time and will have a great friendship at the end of it all. Thank you. :)

Tama-Tenshi

Deviants

Admins

Founder



Profile Gallery Update: First of Many!

Wed Jun 24, 2015, 10:58 AM
Hello to all you authors and beta-readers out there! This is MotleyDreams, your gallery gnome. I'm starting an effort to clean up the Beta-Readers profiles gallery and get those still waiting on pairs connected. To that end, I've started sending out notes to everyone with a profile in the gallery :faint: and it's going to take me awhile to get through all 169 of you (at last count), but we'll get there. If you have a profile in our gallery, I'd really appreciate it if you could update it with a current date (see #2 below). Are you still looking for a partner? Have you found one? You don't have to wait for a note to arrive in your inbox to check in, either. I now have a massive spreadsheet trying to keep track of all you lovely people, and it's quite daunting.

We have also made several staff pairings, to the extent that we had people listed. Anyone still on the list will remain until we find an author/beta for you. And, for anyone just paired, if the relationship doesn't work out, just fill out the form again, or submit to our profile gallery. (We don't keep old surveys once you've been matched.) Please let us know if anything comes up and a pairing doesn't work out!

1. Our profile gallery is for current, active profiles only, please! If you've found a partner or you're no longer available, please remove it from the gallery to minimize the clutter. It's much easier for everyone to find a good pairing if they're not bogged down in profiles that end up being closed. You can always submit the profile again later, if you start looking for a pairing again. (Your gallery gnome thanks you for the help this provides her. Wink/Razz )

2. If your profile has been on dA for years, it never hurts to update it! We have profiles in our gallery dating back to 2011. If the date on your profile is April 2011, many people aren't going to be sure if they should contact you or not. Your age, among other things, is another good thing to keep updated, especially if you're no longer a minor. Not all of our authors and betas write or read graphic R-rated scenes, and it helps to make sure everyone's okay with it. I recommend adding a line at the very top of the profile which reads "Last Updated: 24 June 2015" or something similar. This will display in the thumb and people will know at a glance how recently you thought about a partnership.

In hopes of spurring on partnerships, I'm going to feature the profiles of those people who return my notes (and new profiles, which we know are current). Please take a moment to glance through these profiles and see if you might fit well with them!

Authors Seeking Beta-Readers


Author survey.I am an Author.
1. May we send your survey response to your partnered beta reader?
Sure, can't see why not.
2. Are you new to beta reading?
Yes and no. I have had people Beta-read my work before, but they were to close to me to say anything about errors.
3. Your age (optional):
consenting adult. (bin writing for 20 years if that helps)
4. Genre(s) – Please be specific:
I write every genre and nearly every type of format.
5. Rating: G, PG, PG-13, R, or MA?
Depending on the story, all of the above.
6. Warnings: Sex, violence, politics, religion, and other hot button issues.
Most of my story's are written in a way to relieve my mind from thoughts about what goes about in the world and my direct surrounding. So I can write about the weather or a Gay serial killer who goes after religious politicians. I don't hold back.
7. What's your writing skill level?
My writing started as a way to tell my story's and to overcome my dyslexia. In time I have become better than the average beginner b
 <da:thumb id="523937254"/>   Not an Author but I write a lot (Author Profile)1. Are you new to beta reading?
Yes, I'm new.
2. Your age (optional):
It don't matter.
3. Genre(s) – Please be specific to pieces you want beta read:
I'm writing an ongoing novel for an urban/futuristic fantasy story and one for a science fiction story.
4. Rating: G, PG, PG-13, R, or MA? 
I try to keep it PG-13 for the most part. The only time I'd really push the edge is if there's a character who uses strong language, but I'll usually censor the words with *'s or -'s. Maybe the action scenes can be looked as violent, but I don't think it's any worse than something you'd find your average, run of the mill, summer blockbuster movie.
5. Warnings: Sex, violence, politics, religion, and other hot button issues. 
I haven't really touched on any hot-button issues blatantly. Not because of me trying to avoid it. There just hasn't really been a place for it, yet. Maybe down the line, when I expand on the whole setting of the world I've created
  Author ProfileAuthor Survey
1. Are you new to beta reading?
I've had only one beta reader before.
2. Your age (optional):
NA
3. Genre(s) – Please be specific to pieces you want beta read:
The story consists of; Romance, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama and much more
4. Rating: G, PG, PG-13, R, or MA? 
MA- Mature content, for the reason of sexual themes and violence.
5. Warnings: Sex, violence, politics, religion, and other hot button issues. 
The story is set in a fantasy world, and as there is adventure there will be, sex (nothing overly graphic) between any genders; so yes same-sex coupling, any religion is fantasy based and hopefully will not cause any issues. Politics if any would only be fantasy based. 
6. What's your writing skill level?
My level of writing to myself, i consider at beginner. I started writing a few years ago, albeit it was all TERRIBLE, but i had a friend who is my Beta on the fanfiction i decided to post after wri
 


Beta-Readers Seeking Authors


Another Beta Reader ad!Acornaih's Beta Reader Profile UPDATED DECEMBER 2015
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:D
1. Are you new to beta reading?
No. I've beta-read here on dA for several wonderful people, and I've beta-read outside of dA as well- everything from college papers and poetry to novels and short stories. Additionally, I'm a proofreader for a quarterly-published magazine, and I do freelance proofing and editing whenever I'm lucky enough to land work.
2. Your age (optional):
I'm in my third year at college. ^^
3. How many authors would you like to beta read?
Three at a time is pretty standard for me. I'm already beta-reading for someone else at the moment, as well as working on my own novel.
4. Genre(s); Please be specific:
I'll read anything, really. Gore doesn't frighten me, nor does erotica, although I'd rather avoid pieces where the previously stated are the sole themes. Also, vampires really stick in my craw... XD
Genres:
Romance, fantasy, thriller, mystery, christian/inspirational, basically...a
 <da:thumb id="510950892"/>  Beta Tester for the Creator (Closed)1. Are you new to beta reading?
It's a new experience.
2. Your age (optional):
Old enough for anything.
3. How many authors would you like to beta read?
I'm looking for maybe 1 to 2 authors. I'd might be able to get in 3, but there's this real life thing that I haven't quite fully mastered yet.
4. Genre(s) – Please be specific:
On the real, any genre is fine. But I grew up watching and reading action, adventure, fantasy, and sci-fi. I'm not too keen on romance, but if it's part of the story and not so much the entirety of it, then I'm down with it. 
5. What won't you beta?
Let's try and stay away from erotica.
6. What's your writing skill level?
Intermid
7. How serious are you about your writing?
It's a hobby, but a serious hobby.
8. Your writing strengths:
I think my biggest strength is in constructing a plan for a plot and following through with it. This came out of necessity, because if I don't do it, I'll end up wan
 

Don't forget to glance through our Partnership Tips if you're thinking of starting a partnership. And please, if the profile says the author/beta is a minor, or doesn't list an age at all, please don't send them sex scenes. It's awkward and inappropriate.

The sooner I get another handful of active profiles, the sooner I'll post another update for you all. Until then, happy reading, happy writing, and thanks!

~Marie
MotleyDreams

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evil0verlady Featured By Owner Jan 12, 2024  Hobbyist General Artist
For anyone serious about writing with the eventual goal of getting published (original works only), I recommend Critique Circle. www.critiquecircle.com/landing

For fanfic writers, AO3: archiveofourown.org/

For DeviantArt members: www.deviantart.com/forum/art/l…

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Lily-Lucid Featured By Owner Feb 10, 2023  Hobbyist Writer
I could be a beta reader in exchange for a beta read. If interested, just DM me. 
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SalyaDarken Featured By Owner May 27, 2021  Hobbyist Artist
I can be a beta reader, just PM me. Also if you would like to share your stories on more sites and get more readers, join and share your stories on my forum.
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Vvulf Featured By Owner Dec 19, 2019  Student Writer
Hello,

It looks like this group is inactive. I'm trying to kickstart a few new writing groups. Check them out if you're interested. :) 
Story-Specters
This is a writing critique group. It works off of a give-one get-one basis. Folders are routinely emptied to ensure critique requests are from active members.
Write-Fantasy
A Fantasy Literature showcase! Find fantasy writers or display your work. This group is organized by subgenre and offers dedicated folders for members' chaptered works.
Prompt-Write
New writing prompts every month!

***If this group is still active, sorry, and feel free to hide this comment 
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lpallad Featured By Owner Nov 13, 2019
There's some italian beta reader here?
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