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So sorry AB! I agree with MissP, though, if you love it, DON'T change it. However, if you love it and it really doesn't fit the novel at all, then tack it to a different story (kinda like having a girl's name picked out when a boy is born)

And remember AB, a publisher may suggest a different title for your book at some point as well. Just go with your instinct for now.

I thought of that too Ginnie.

And really, I tried tried tried to rationalize still using it but it is completely irrelevant. Sorry I'm always so vague on here about my writing... I just don't want anything on the Internet -- once it's there it never leaves (*insert evil laugh*) but the title was a play on words and I took one element out so now it's just ...well irrelevant. It's like calling a book My Chicago Vacation and it's about staying home in Florida and never mentions Chicago once lol.

Hello everybody! This is my first time to post here although I think I know a few of you already. Since I have written anything... Yet... I am mainly here to lurk and read the conversation about publishing ff.

I do have a question though. I am attempting to write my first ff. It's a for a o/s contest. I'd really like to have it Beta'd. How does one go about getting one of those? I posted here on the beta thread and no one replied. There are like 90 something pages of betas on ff.net and that kinda scares me. I let me sis-in-law read it (or the half I have done) and she was really nice telling me what she like but, I want someone to point out what's wrong with it lol! Now that I think about it sis might feel awkward about pointing out my flaws.

Any suggestions?

StellaBlueBella wrote:I am attempting to write my first ff. It's a for a o/s contest. I'd really like to have it Beta'd. How does one go about getting one of those?

Hey Stella!! So glad to see you here.

There is a group called "Project Team Beta" that offers a wonderful beta service, but unfortunately they've been overwhelmed lately and have put a hold on new story submissions. The hold is supposed to be lifted this week or next however, so you may want to check with them anyway.

Another newer option is a group called "Emergency Beta Service". I don't know much about them, but I believe they run something like a help-desk where you can ask any specific questions you have via Twitter or something like that. Don't take my word on exactly how the operate, check their website.

I do have to say that I do NOT recommend using FF.net's forums to find a beta. That was a monumental waste of time for me last year.

How long is your O/S and when is the submission deadline?

I'm a little swamped right now and Susie can tell you my beta skills are just so-so anyway, but someone else here may be able to help. I found my very first beta through the Lex, so hang in there. Maybe someone will respond soon. *Crossing my fingers*

Thanks Ginnie, keep those *fingers crossed* I need all the help I can get, lol.

The submissions are due March 5 and there is a 5,000 word limit. Which I thought was a lot but, its a lot easier to rack up the words than I thought it would be. *sighs*

Thanks for the update, alpha! Always nice to hear from you. Good luck with the novel and congrats on the werewolf book going forward. Take care!

Alpha~~That's great news!! Congrats! I hope things go well!