purple_drake
E/GL obsessed
Hello, everyone! *waves*
As you can see, this is a new betaing thread. The old one was getting a little spammy and EmberGryphon was having some trouble with being on regularly, so with her permission and authorisation from Psychic, I’m renewing it.
For anyone new to the thread, the Beta House is a mentoring system for writers, new and advanced, who need help developing or finetuning their fics. So if you need help with something big like developing an idea, or just something small like making sure your grammar’s all ironed out, there are people here who would (we would hope! ) be able to help you.
Since this is revamped, the lists have been completely wiped; that means that everyone has to reapply to be mentors/for mentors. ^.^;; Sorry!
I also acknowledge that I’m probably a little tougher than EmberGryphon, so be warned that if you apply to be a mentor and I don’t think you qualify, you will be rejected, no matter if you were a mentor beforehand or not. Obviously, anyone who already has a mentor/mentoree can continue working with them, you just wouldn’t be ‘official’ until the mentor has applied and been accepted. But I’m not expecting that to happen, right?
So, on to the boring (but still important, ‘cos if you don’t read these then I shall set Lance on joo :3 ) stuff. And if anyone has anything to add/issues to bring up, don’t hesitate to PM me.
Rules:
General:
I could copy and paste the list of Authors’ Café rules here, but I’m going to assume you’re all more than intelligent enough to realize they all still apply.
That said, there’s one big one:
1. SPAM. The old thread got to have a problem with spam, so let’s try not to let that happen to this one. There are only four reasons why people should be posting in this thread:
—to apply as a mentor
—to apply as a mentoree
—in the case of mentors, to inform me of their status
—to make a statement or ask a question relating to the thread (the latter of which does not include ‘when do I get a mentor?’ ‘why hasn’t someone picked me yet?’ and any other variation on the same theme).
Anything else will be considered spam. Although if anyone thinks of another good reason to be posting, I’m all ears.
2. All contact between mentors and mentorees should be through PM and/or email, NOT in the thread. This includes mentorees asking for someone to be their mentor and vice versa.
3. BOTH mentor and mentoree MUST have agreed to the mentorship before the mentor posts acceptance. I know mentors have final right to choose, but there was some issue in the previous thread about a mentor trying to pick up a mentoree who didn’t want to be mentored, so I wanted to make this clear from the beginning.
4. Samples should have a minimum length of four decent-sized paragraphs.
Mentorees:
1. As EmberGryphon put it so well in the original thread: ‘Beta House is NOT the equivalent of spellcheck or grammarcheck.’ You heard her, peoples. Look over your stuff as best you can before handing it over to your mentor. The point here is development and refinement, not to have someone do the work for you. Teach a man to fish, and all that.
2. Don’t apply unless you’re serious about the story. By ‘serious’ I mean you’ve thought about it, you know where it’s going and/or know you’re going to stick with it.
3. Please post a sample when possible, even if it’s not a pokémon fic. An excerpt of the fic you want betaed would be ideal, but if not, a sample of your development would still be useful. I say this because in the old thread it was optional; I’m aware that some people might not have a sample at all, but I’d like for those who do to remember to post one.
4. You may PM a mentor about accepting you, but be aware that they have the right to choose mentorees at their own discretion, so please respect their decision.
4(b). If a mentor’s status says they already have three mentorees, please choose someone else. The exception is if a mentor has specifically stated they will accept more than that, in which case their name will be marked.
5. This thread is about guidance, so if you disagree with your mentor you can bring it up with them. Just be polite about it; remember, they are just trying to help you.
6. Be patient. They’re taking the time to help, so don’t pester them about when they’ll be done with your chapter. That said, if it’s been two weeks or something and you haven’t heard a word, then feel free to give them a poke.
7. Mentors have the right to drop a story after two warnings to their mentorees if these rules aren’t respected.
Mentors/Proofreaders:
Just a little note beforehand: yes, I am going to check you guys out before I accept you, so fair warning. That said, if you’re applying just because you happen to have time or people have said you’re good at a particular part of writing, you might want to rethink. Willingness only goes so far; experience will go much further. Rules for the mentors and proofreaders are the same, with the exception of Rule 4.
1. Please, don’t agree to beta a story if you know you won’t have time, motivation, or just don’t want to. It’s a waste of time for everyone involved, which can be better spent elsewhere.
2. I know life can be busy, but if it’s been a few days, you’ve got a chapter lined up, and you haven’t had a chance to look at it yet or know you won’t get a chance for another couple of days, warn your mentoree it might take a while. If you’re going away or you’re losing your Internet access, then let them know. Your return courtesy for them not bugging the heck out of you.
3. I’m setting the default number of mentorees you guys can have at three, but I don’t want to assume I know your limits better than you; this is just a precaution so some people don’t get flooded with requests. If you think you can handle more than that, make a note on your application and I’ll leave a note next to your name on the mentors’ list. This includes people you are proofreading too.
4. You CAN apply to be a mentoree as well, as long as it’s not under the same category you’re a mentor in. Anyone who is a proofreader can apply for a proofreader, no matter what other categories you may be involved in.
5. On the flipside of the rule for mentorees, yes, you are helping them, but they came to you for it. So be nice, especially if they disagree with you about something and you want to argue the point.
6. Mentorees have the right to request a new mentor if the one they have doesn’t respect these rules. If the infraction is severe enough and is brought to my attention, you could be taken off the list. So don’t do it, guys.
Penalties:
So what happens if you break a rule and someone brings it to my attention? Well, mostly it will depend on how bad I judge the infraction to be. Accidentally spamming once or twice won’t bring me down on you like a horde of dragons, for instance. Continuously spamming, on the other hand, will.
Most first offences will get you a warning, but if it’s bad enough it could earn you a temporary three-week ban, in which you’re removed from the list of active mentors and/or available mentorees.
Continued offences, depending on severity, will get you either that temporary ban or a report to the mods.
And if you continue to offend after two infractions, then you’re gone. Period. With the mods acting as bouncers.
In all of these cases, if you’re already mentoring someone/being mentored and they don’t want to be reassigned, that mentorship may continue. It just might end up being 'unofficial'.
I also reserve the right to place a mentor on probation/remove them from the list if someone (such as a reader of their mentoree’s fic) brings it to my attention that they aren’t betaing to standard. If you don’t have time to do it, then warn your mentoree you’re going on hiatus; don’t rush through the beta for the sake of getting it out, guys.
Applications:
Mentorees:
Story title:
Fandom (preferably pokémon):
Plot summary:
Genre:
Rating:
Mentor needed:
Prior writing experience:
Preferred mentor (optional):
Writing sample (optional, but expected):
IMPORTANT NOTE: Under the 'mentor needed' section, people have been saying what areas they're weak in, in terms of writing. To be honest, this isn't helpful; in fact, usually it ends up being so vague that I'm not sure what kind of mentor the applicant needs. The only thing you need to say to answer this section is 'comprehensive mentor' or 'character mentor' or whatever kind of mentor you want; I don't need a list of ways in which you need help, and really, it's probably harder for you to write that than three or four words. You should know better than I what kind of help you need, and you'll be able to discuss it in detail with your mentor later; please, don't rely on me to try and read your mind.
Mentors:
There are some new sections in the mentors’ application. Genre specialty is, well, kind of self-explanatory. If you specialise in certain fics, such as journeyfics, pokémorph fics, even romance or adventure fics, you can note it on your application and it will be included beside your name on the list. If you want to mentor in that particular genre (that is, help with the refinement of a genre-specific storyline), then there is a new category for genre-specific mentors.
Method of contact is also self-explanatory. Specify if you want to be contacted through email or PM, and if the former, please leave an email address (which will be placed next to your name on the list, so if you don’t want it public, you might want to hold off until you know who you’re mentoring).
Proofreader is a new duty. A proofreader is similar to a mentor, but is tailored towards more experienced writers who need a second opinion, as opposed to less experienced writers who need a teacher. Anyone who is a mentor can offer additional services as a proofreader, although comprehensive mentors will be automatically placed on the proofreader list unless otherwise stated by the mentor in question.
Category (two maximum unless comprehensive):
Genre specialty (if any):
Method of contact:
Proofreader (yes/no):
Link to at least two samples of your writing, specific to whichever category you’re applying for. It doesn’t have to be on this forum; just wherever it’s accessible.
Mentors:
So here’s we are to the good stuff. The original thread only had five categories, but taking into account some comments made by a couple of people, I’ve chosen to add another two, which will hopefully broaden the scope a little.
Comprehensive Mentors:
[Mentors who are pretty good at all aspects of fiction. Best for very new writers or anyone in need of general help.]
Act: kirbyrulz890@yahoo.com
Prefers Pokemon or original stories.
EmberGryphon: PM
Specialises in romance. Prefers Pokemon or original stories.
katiekitten: PM
Specialises in tragedy. Prefers Pokemon or Naruto fics.
Currently mentoring Forestrunner.
Status: CLOSED.
Saffire Persian: PM
Preferably beta-reads on request.
Ysavvryl: PM
Specialises in fantasy and sci-fi.
Currently mentoring Libie and pokeking325.
Character Mentors:
[Mentors skilled in character portrayal and development.]
j_hunter: happyangrysad@hotmail.com
Currently mentoring DarkPersian479 and Sacred Fire Blaziken.
Status: CLOSED.
Literate: ara.shi@yahoo.com
Prefers Ouran High School Host Club, Pokemon and original stories.
. IC Ghost .: PM
Specialises in angst, horror, fantasy and action/adventure.
Plot Mentors:
[Mentors who can help with the development of plot twists, the story climax, and other problems with the storyline.]
Language Mentors:
[Mentors who can help with the fine-tuning of language, including things such as description and dialogue.]
j_hunter: happyangrysad@hotmail.com
Currently mentoring DarkPersian479 and Sacred Fire Blaziken.
Status: CLOSED.
SnoringFrog: PM
Specialises in angst, horror and poetry.
Currently mentoring Falsetta-Arias and Shiny Venusaur.
Fluency Mentors:
[Mentors who can help with chapter length, pacing, scene breaks, and so on.]
. IC Ghost .: PM
Specialises in angst, horror, fantasy and action/adventure.
Genre-specific Mentors:
[Mentors who offer help with a specific genre, such as journeyfics or romance fics.]
Grammar Mentors:
[Mentors who can help with ironing out those pesky grammatical errors.]
SnoringFrog: PM
Specialises in angst, horror and poetry.
Currently mentoring Falsetta-Arias and Shiny Venusaur.
Proofreaders:
Proofreaders are exactly what they sound like: they proofread a work just before it gets published. Unlike mentors, they're not here specifically for the purpose of teaching; they're here for the more experienced writers as a second set of eyes and to offer a second opinion. A proofreader will usually aim to give a general overview of a work, although they may focus on aspects the author particularly wants an opinion on or which they specialise in.
Act: kirbyrulz890@yahoo.com
Prefers Pokemon or original stories.
EmberGryphon: PM
Specialises in Romance. Prefers Pokemon or original stories.
katiekitten: PM
Specialises in Tragedy. Prefers Pokemon or Naruto fics.
Currently mentoring Forestrunner.
Status: CLOSED.
j_hunter: happyangrysad@hotmail.com
Currently mentoring DarkPersian479 and Sacred Fire Blaziken.
Status: CLOSED.
. IC Ghost .: PM
Specialises in angst, horror, fantasy and action/adventure.
Saffire Persian: PM
Peferably beta-reads on request.
Ysavvryl: PM
Specialises in fantasy and sci-fi.
Currently mentoring Libie and pokeking325.
In Search of Assistance:
Aladar
Untitled
Adventure/Journey
Rated PG-14
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Ampris
Untitled
General
Rated G
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Asuran
'Red Moon'
Sci-fi
Rated PG-13
Original
In need of comprehensive mentor
Aura Master
'Trinity'
Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
ben_pokemon
'Pokemon Master Quest (Kanto) **Advanced Evolution**'
Journey/Adventure
Rated G
Pokemon
In need of grammar and language mentors
Bent Helix
'Pulse'
Rated PG
Pokemon
In need of plot and character mentors
Black Murder Heavangelon
'To die in their name'
Angst/Tragedy
Rated PG-13/R
Pikmin
In need of proofreader
Brainiac
'Reality Check'
Rated PG
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Brando95
'The Phoenix King's Reign'
Action/Adventure/Fantasy
Rated PG
Avatar the Last Airbender
In need of proofreader or grammar mentor
Cait_Sith
'In the Dark of the Night'
Bildungsroman/Drama
Rated PG-13/R
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Chaos Rush
Untitled
Drama/Journey
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Crystal Hikara
'Blazing Trail'
Tragedy
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive or tragedy mentor
CWisgood
'Hoenn: No Man's Land'
Action/Drama
Rated PG-13/R
Pokemon
In need of language and fluency or comprehensive mentors
DanChimchar
'May's Johto Grand Festival'
Adventure/Romance
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
dash142
'The Crystal Tales'
OT/Journeyfic
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
dragon_night
'Tesseract'
General
Rated PG-14
Pokemon
In need of grammar mentor
Eclipse
'Keepers of Innocence'
Tragedy/Journey
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar and plot mentors
Eclipse
'Keepers of Innocence'
Tragedy/Journey
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar and plot mentors
Ejunknown
'Seventh Hour'
Rated T
Naruto
In need of comprehensive mentor
Falsetta-Arias
'Metamorphosis'
Adventure/Romance/Humour
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar mentor
Currently being mentored by SnoringFrog.
FireTrainer92
'Renegade Ranger'
Action/Drama
PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
fishyfool
'Messiah: Rejected'
Comedy/Action
Rated PG-15/R
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Flintlock
'Striking Out'
Adventure/Comedy
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Forestrunner
'Hometown Hero'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Currently being mentored by katiekitten.
GamerGod351
'SSBB: A Clash from Another Dimension'
Rating unknown
Panfandom
In need of grammar mentor
Glajummy
'Pokemon Shining Nightmare'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of plot and language or comprehensive mentor
greywolf123
'Chains of Destiny Armageddon'
Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Ibuberu
'A Mere Projection'
Rated PG
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
IJuggler
'Steel'
Adventure/Journey
Rated PG-15
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Ism
Untitled
General
Rated PG
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Its-Sandshrew!
'Pokemon Tales'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar and plot mentors
johnnyd2
'Legacy of the Dawn'
Adventure/Fantasy
Rated PG-13/R
Pokemon/multi-crossover
In need of comprehensive mentor
Kazekage
'Pokemon: Twilight Crack'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar mentor
Knightblazer
'Ballad of the Dragon'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar mentor
Libie
'Endgame'
General/Adventure/Drama
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of language and plot mentors
Currently being mentored by Ysavvryl.
Lord of Music
'Eclipsing the Moon'
Drama/Action/Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor or proofreader
Lucario7777777
'Lucario and Lickilicky's Adventure--Blue Version'
Adventure
Rated G
Pokemon/Panfandom
In need of comprehensive mentor
MasterCharizard15
'A Trainer’s Path in Destiny'
Action/Adventure/Journey
Rated PG-15
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Me_Love_Eevee!
'Double Trouble!'
General/Adventure
Rated PG-11
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor.
mespritchaser
'The Chime Of School Survival'
Adventure
Rated G
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor.
MondoTR
'Aura--Light of the Future'
Sci-fi
Rated PG-13
Original (Starbolts)
In need of comprehensive mentor
mysteriousfossil
'Wrath of Arceus'
Action/Romance
Rated PG
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
~Neon~
'Lionheart'
Action/Adventure
Rated T
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Normalize
'Newmoon'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Phantom Gardevoir
'The Waltz of the Thorned Rose'
Angst/Adventure
Rated PG-15
Pokemon
In need of character and language mentors
pokeking235
'Pokemon Red, Green, and Blue.'
Action/Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Currently being mentored by Ysavvryl.
pokey
Untitled
Action/Drama
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of language mentor
Sacred Fire Blaziken
'Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Sonata of Flames'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar and language mentors
Currently being mentored by j_hunter.
SaigoKarasu
'The Good Left Undone'
Drama
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive or grammar and fluency mentors
Sapphire Phoenix
'Through the Eyes of Time'
Action/Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
SerenadeSP
'Pokemon XD: Battle Revolution'
Action/Drama
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of proofreader or fluency mentor
seveguy
'Twilight Tower'
Horror/Adventure
Rated PG-13 for now
Pokemon
In need of language and plot mentors
ShiniyKecleon
'The Mountain's Shepherd'
Adventure/Tragedy
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive (preferred) or character mentor
shon_taylor
'Reaching for the Stars'
Journeyfic
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Skillfulness
'Universe 13'
Sci-Fi
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of plot and language or comprehensive mentors
Stabberz
'Ritchie's Hoenn Adventure'
Journey
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
storymasterb
'The Legends of Hoenn'
Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of character and language mentors
The silver houndoom
'Dogs of Murderill'
Mystery/Horror
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar and fluency mentors
Torpoleon
'Matt's Kanto Adventure!'
Action/Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
TPJerematic
'Cherish the Moments'
Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of proofreader
Wondrous Sableye
'A Stone Thrown'
Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive or language and fluency mentors
Yamikarasu
'Strength in the Heart'
General/Adventure
Rated G
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor.
Zazzy
'The Life of a Champion'
Tragedy/General
Rated G
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor.
Zincspider
'Hand of Hands'
Sci-fi/Action
Rating varies on chapter.
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Zora
'Ibi Fuit Bellum'
Fantasy
Rated PG-13
Final Fantasy/Original
In need of language and fluency mentors
As you can see, this is a new betaing thread. The old one was getting a little spammy and EmberGryphon was having some trouble with being on regularly, so with her permission and authorisation from Psychic, I’m renewing it.
For anyone new to the thread, the Beta House is a mentoring system for writers, new and advanced, who need help developing or finetuning their fics. So if you need help with something big like developing an idea, or just something small like making sure your grammar’s all ironed out, there are people here who would (we would hope! ) be able to help you.
Since this is revamped, the lists have been completely wiped; that means that everyone has to reapply to be mentors/for mentors. ^.^;; Sorry!
I also acknowledge that I’m probably a little tougher than EmberGryphon, so be warned that if you apply to be a mentor and I don’t think you qualify, you will be rejected, no matter if you were a mentor beforehand or not. Obviously, anyone who already has a mentor/mentoree can continue working with them, you just wouldn’t be ‘official’ until the mentor has applied and been accepted. But I’m not expecting that to happen, right?
So, on to the boring (but still important, ‘cos if you don’t read these then I shall set Lance on joo :3 ) stuff. And if anyone has anything to add/issues to bring up, don’t hesitate to PM me.
Rules:
General:
I could copy and paste the list of Authors’ Café rules here, but I’m going to assume you’re all more than intelligent enough to realize they all still apply.
That said, there’s one big one:
1. SPAM. The old thread got to have a problem with spam, so let’s try not to let that happen to this one. There are only four reasons why people should be posting in this thread:
—to apply as a mentor
—to apply as a mentoree
—in the case of mentors, to inform me of their status
—to make a statement or ask a question relating to the thread (the latter of which does not include ‘when do I get a mentor?’ ‘why hasn’t someone picked me yet?’ and any other variation on the same theme).
Anything else will be considered spam. Although if anyone thinks of another good reason to be posting, I’m all ears.
2. All contact between mentors and mentorees should be through PM and/or email, NOT in the thread. This includes mentorees asking for someone to be their mentor and vice versa.
3. BOTH mentor and mentoree MUST have agreed to the mentorship before the mentor posts acceptance. I know mentors have final right to choose, but there was some issue in the previous thread about a mentor trying to pick up a mentoree who didn’t want to be mentored, so I wanted to make this clear from the beginning.
4. Samples should have a minimum length of four decent-sized paragraphs.
Mentorees:
1. As EmberGryphon put it so well in the original thread: ‘Beta House is NOT the equivalent of spellcheck or grammarcheck.’ You heard her, peoples. Look over your stuff as best you can before handing it over to your mentor. The point here is development and refinement, not to have someone do the work for you. Teach a man to fish, and all that.
2. Don’t apply unless you’re serious about the story. By ‘serious’ I mean you’ve thought about it, you know where it’s going and/or know you’re going to stick with it.
3. Please post a sample when possible, even if it’s not a pokémon fic. An excerpt of the fic you want betaed would be ideal, but if not, a sample of your development would still be useful. I say this because in the old thread it was optional; I’m aware that some people might not have a sample at all, but I’d like for those who do to remember to post one.
4. You may PM a mentor about accepting you, but be aware that they have the right to choose mentorees at their own discretion, so please respect their decision.
4(b). If a mentor’s status says they already have three mentorees, please choose someone else. The exception is if a mentor has specifically stated they will accept more than that, in which case their name will be marked.
5. This thread is about guidance, so if you disagree with your mentor you can bring it up with them. Just be polite about it; remember, they are just trying to help you.
6. Be patient. They’re taking the time to help, so don’t pester them about when they’ll be done with your chapter. That said, if it’s been two weeks or something and you haven’t heard a word, then feel free to give them a poke.
7. Mentors have the right to drop a story after two warnings to their mentorees if these rules aren’t respected.
Mentors/Proofreaders:
Just a little note beforehand: yes, I am going to check you guys out before I accept you, so fair warning. That said, if you’re applying just because you happen to have time or people have said you’re good at a particular part of writing, you might want to rethink. Willingness only goes so far; experience will go much further. Rules for the mentors and proofreaders are the same, with the exception of Rule 4.
1. Please, don’t agree to beta a story if you know you won’t have time, motivation, or just don’t want to. It’s a waste of time for everyone involved, which can be better spent elsewhere.
2. I know life can be busy, but if it’s been a few days, you’ve got a chapter lined up, and you haven’t had a chance to look at it yet or know you won’t get a chance for another couple of days, warn your mentoree it might take a while. If you’re going away or you’re losing your Internet access, then let them know. Your return courtesy for them not bugging the heck out of you.
3. I’m setting the default number of mentorees you guys can have at three, but I don’t want to assume I know your limits better than you; this is just a precaution so some people don’t get flooded with requests. If you think you can handle more than that, make a note on your application and I’ll leave a note next to your name on the mentors’ list. This includes people you are proofreading too.
4. You CAN apply to be a mentoree as well, as long as it’s not under the same category you’re a mentor in. Anyone who is a proofreader can apply for a proofreader, no matter what other categories you may be involved in.
5. On the flipside of the rule for mentorees, yes, you are helping them, but they came to you for it. So be nice, especially if they disagree with you about something and you want to argue the point.
6. Mentorees have the right to request a new mentor if the one they have doesn’t respect these rules. If the infraction is severe enough and is brought to my attention, you could be taken off the list. So don’t do it, guys.
Penalties:
So what happens if you break a rule and someone brings it to my attention? Well, mostly it will depend on how bad I judge the infraction to be. Accidentally spamming once or twice won’t bring me down on you like a horde of dragons, for instance. Continuously spamming, on the other hand, will.
Most first offences will get you a warning, but if it’s bad enough it could earn you a temporary three-week ban, in which you’re removed from the list of active mentors and/or available mentorees.
Continued offences, depending on severity, will get you either that temporary ban or a report to the mods.
And if you continue to offend after two infractions, then you’re gone. Period. With the mods acting as bouncers.
In all of these cases, if you’re already mentoring someone/being mentored and they don’t want to be reassigned, that mentorship may continue. It just might end up being 'unofficial'.
I also reserve the right to place a mentor on probation/remove them from the list if someone (such as a reader of their mentoree’s fic) brings it to my attention that they aren’t betaing to standard. If you don’t have time to do it, then warn your mentoree you’re going on hiatus; don’t rush through the beta for the sake of getting it out, guys.
Applications:
Mentorees:
Story title:
Fandom (preferably pokémon):
Plot summary:
Genre:
Rating:
Mentor needed:
Prior writing experience:
Preferred mentor (optional):
Writing sample (optional, but expected):
IMPORTANT NOTE: Under the 'mentor needed' section, people have been saying what areas they're weak in, in terms of writing. To be honest, this isn't helpful; in fact, usually it ends up being so vague that I'm not sure what kind of mentor the applicant needs. The only thing you need to say to answer this section is 'comprehensive mentor' or 'character mentor' or whatever kind of mentor you want; I don't need a list of ways in which you need help, and really, it's probably harder for you to write that than three or four words. You should know better than I what kind of help you need, and you'll be able to discuss it in detail with your mentor later; please, don't rely on me to try and read your mind.
Mentors:
There are some new sections in the mentors’ application. Genre specialty is, well, kind of self-explanatory. If you specialise in certain fics, such as journeyfics, pokémorph fics, even romance or adventure fics, you can note it on your application and it will be included beside your name on the list. If you want to mentor in that particular genre (that is, help with the refinement of a genre-specific storyline), then there is a new category for genre-specific mentors.
Method of contact is also self-explanatory. Specify if you want to be contacted through email or PM, and if the former, please leave an email address (which will be placed next to your name on the list, so if you don’t want it public, you might want to hold off until you know who you’re mentoring).
Proofreader is a new duty. A proofreader is similar to a mentor, but is tailored towards more experienced writers who need a second opinion, as opposed to less experienced writers who need a teacher. Anyone who is a mentor can offer additional services as a proofreader, although comprehensive mentors will be automatically placed on the proofreader list unless otherwise stated by the mentor in question.
Category (two maximum unless comprehensive):
Genre specialty (if any):
Method of contact:
Proofreader (yes/no):
Link to at least two samples of your writing, specific to whichever category you’re applying for. It doesn’t have to be on this forum; just wherever it’s accessible.
Mentors:
So here’s we are to the good stuff. The original thread only had five categories, but taking into account some comments made by a couple of people, I’ve chosen to add another two, which will hopefully broaden the scope a little.
Comprehensive Mentors:
[Mentors who are pretty good at all aspects of fiction. Best for very new writers or anyone in need of general help.]
Act: kirbyrulz890@yahoo.com
Prefers Pokemon or original stories.
EmberGryphon: PM
Specialises in romance. Prefers Pokemon or original stories.
katiekitten: PM
Specialises in tragedy. Prefers Pokemon or Naruto fics.
Currently mentoring Forestrunner.
Status: CLOSED.
Saffire Persian: PM
Preferably beta-reads on request.
Ysavvryl: PM
Specialises in fantasy and sci-fi.
Currently mentoring Libie and pokeking325.
Character Mentors:
[Mentors skilled in character portrayal and development.]
j_hunter: happyangrysad@hotmail.com
Currently mentoring DarkPersian479 and Sacred Fire Blaziken.
Status: CLOSED.
Literate: ara.shi@yahoo.com
Prefers Ouran High School Host Club, Pokemon and original stories.
. IC Ghost .: PM
Specialises in angst, horror, fantasy and action/adventure.
Plot Mentors:
[Mentors who can help with the development of plot twists, the story climax, and other problems with the storyline.]
Language Mentors:
[Mentors who can help with the fine-tuning of language, including things such as description and dialogue.]
j_hunter: happyangrysad@hotmail.com
Currently mentoring DarkPersian479 and Sacred Fire Blaziken.
Status: CLOSED.
SnoringFrog: PM
Specialises in angst, horror and poetry.
Currently mentoring Falsetta-Arias and Shiny Venusaur.
Fluency Mentors:
[Mentors who can help with chapter length, pacing, scene breaks, and so on.]
. IC Ghost .: PM
Specialises in angst, horror, fantasy and action/adventure.
Genre-specific Mentors:
[Mentors who offer help with a specific genre, such as journeyfics or romance fics.]
Grammar Mentors:
[Mentors who can help with ironing out those pesky grammatical errors.]
SnoringFrog: PM
Specialises in angst, horror and poetry.
Currently mentoring Falsetta-Arias and Shiny Venusaur.
Proofreaders:
Proofreaders are exactly what they sound like: they proofread a work just before it gets published. Unlike mentors, they're not here specifically for the purpose of teaching; they're here for the more experienced writers as a second set of eyes and to offer a second opinion. A proofreader will usually aim to give a general overview of a work, although they may focus on aspects the author particularly wants an opinion on or which they specialise in.
Act: kirbyrulz890@yahoo.com
Prefers Pokemon or original stories.
EmberGryphon: PM
Specialises in Romance. Prefers Pokemon or original stories.
katiekitten: PM
Specialises in Tragedy. Prefers Pokemon or Naruto fics.
Currently mentoring Forestrunner.
Status: CLOSED.
j_hunter: happyangrysad@hotmail.com
Currently mentoring DarkPersian479 and Sacred Fire Blaziken.
Status: CLOSED.
. IC Ghost .: PM
Specialises in angst, horror, fantasy and action/adventure.
Saffire Persian: PM
Peferably beta-reads on request.
Ysavvryl: PM
Specialises in fantasy and sci-fi.
Currently mentoring Libie and pokeking325.
In Search of Assistance:
Aladar
Untitled
Adventure/Journey
Rated PG-14
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Ampris
Untitled
General
Rated G
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Asuran
'Red Moon'
Sci-fi
Rated PG-13
Original
In need of comprehensive mentor
Aura Master
'Trinity'
Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
ben_pokemon
'Pokemon Master Quest (Kanto) **Advanced Evolution**'
Journey/Adventure
Rated G
Pokemon
In need of grammar and language mentors
Bent Helix
'Pulse'
Rated PG
Pokemon
In need of plot and character mentors
Black Murder Heavangelon
'To die in their name'
Angst/Tragedy
Rated PG-13/R
Pikmin
In need of proofreader
Brainiac
'Reality Check'
Rated PG
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Brando95
'The Phoenix King's Reign'
Action/Adventure/Fantasy
Rated PG
Avatar the Last Airbender
In need of proofreader or grammar mentor
Cait_Sith
'In the Dark of the Night'
Bildungsroman/Drama
Rated PG-13/R
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Chaos Rush
Untitled
Drama/Journey
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Crystal Hikara
'Blazing Trail'
Tragedy
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive or tragedy mentor
CWisgood
'Hoenn: No Man's Land'
Action/Drama
Rated PG-13/R
Pokemon
In need of language and fluency or comprehensive mentors
DanChimchar
'May's Johto Grand Festival'
Adventure/Romance
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
dash142
'The Crystal Tales'
OT/Journeyfic
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
dragon_night
'Tesseract'
General
Rated PG-14
Pokemon
In need of grammar mentor
Eclipse
'Keepers of Innocence'
Tragedy/Journey
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar and plot mentors
Eclipse
'Keepers of Innocence'
Tragedy/Journey
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar and plot mentors
Ejunknown
'Seventh Hour'
Rated T
Naruto
In need of comprehensive mentor
Falsetta-Arias
'Metamorphosis'
Adventure/Romance/Humour
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar mentor
Currently being mentored by SnoringFrog.
FireTrainer92
'Renegade Ranger'
Action/Drama
PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
fishyfool
'Messiah: Rejected'
Comedy/Action
Rated PG-15/R
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Flintlock
'Striking Out'
Adventure/Comedy
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Forestrunner
'Hometown Hero'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Currently being mentored by katiekitten.
GamerGod351
'SSBB: A Clash from Another Dimension'
Rating unknown
Panfandom
In need of grammar mentor
Glajummy
'Pokemon Shining Nightmare'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of plot and language or comprehensive mentor
greywolf123
'Chains of Destiny Armageddon'
Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Ibuberu
'A Mere Projection'
Rated PG
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
IJuggler
'Steel'
Adventure/Journey
Rated PG-15
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Ism
Untitled
General
Rated PG
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Its-Sandshrew!
'Pokemon Tales'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar and plot mentors
johnnyd2
'Legacy of the Dawn'
Adventure/Fantasy
Rated PG-13/R
Pokemon/multi-crossover
In need of comprehensive mentor
Kazekage
'Pokemon: Twilight Crack'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar mentor
Knightblazer
'Ballad of the Dragon'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar mentor
Libie
'Endgame'
General/Adventure/Drama
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of language and plot mentors
Currently being mentored by Ysavvryl.
Lord of Music
'Eclipsing the Moon'
Drama/Action/Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor or proofreader
Lucario7777777
'Lucario and Lickilicky's Adventure--Blue Version'
Adventure
Rated G
Pokemon/Panfandom
In need of comprehensive mentor
MasterCharizard15
'A Trainer’s Path in Destiny'
Action/Adventure/Journey
Rated PG-15
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Me_Love_Eevee!
'Double Trouble!'
General/Adventure
Rated PG-11
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor.
mespritchaser
'The Chime Of School Survival'
Adventure
Rated G
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor.
MondoTR
'Aura--Light of the Future'
Sci-fi
Rated PG-13
Original (Starbolts)
In need of comprehensive mentor
mysteriousfossil
'Wrath of Arceus'
Action/Romance
Rated PG
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
~Neon~
'Lionheart'
Action/Adventure
Rated T
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Normalize
'Newmoon'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Phantom Gardevoir
'The Waltz of the Thorned Rose'
Angst/Adventure
Rated PG-15
Pokemon
In need of character and language mentors
pokeking235
'Pokemon Red, Green, and Blue.'
Action/Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Currently being mentored by Ysavvryl.
pokey
Untitled
Action/Drama
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of language mentor
Sacred Fire Blaziken
'Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Sonata of Flames'
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar and language mentors
Currently being mentored by j_hunter.
SaigoKarasu
'The Good Left Undone'
Drama
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive or grammar and fluency mentors
Sapphire Phoenix
'Through the Eyes of Time'
Action/Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
SerenadeSP
'Pokemon XD: Battle Revolution'
Action/Drama
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of proofreader or fluency mentor
seveguy
'Twilight Tower'
Horror/Adventure
Rated PG-13 for now
Pokemon
In need of language and plot mentors
ShiniyKecleon
'The Mountain's Shepherd'
Adventure/Tragedy
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive (preferred) or character mentor
shon_taylor
'Reaching for the Stars'
Journeyfic
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Skillfulness
'Universe 13'
Sci-Fi
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of plot and language or comprehensive mentors
Stabberz
'Ritchie's Hoenn Adventure'
Journey
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
storymasterb
'The Legends of Hoenn'
Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of character and language mentors
The silver houndoom
'Dogs of Murderill'
Mystery/Horror
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of grammar and fluency mentors
Torpoleon
'Matt's Kanto Adventure!'
Action/Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
TPJerematic
'Cherish the Moments'
Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of proofreader
Wondrous Sableye
'A Stone Thrown'
Adventure
Rated PG-13
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive or language and fluency mentors
Yamikarasu
'Strength in the Heart'
General/Adventure
Rated G
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor.
Zazzy
'The Life of a Champion'
Tragedy/General
Rated G
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor.
Zincspider
'Hand of Hands'
Sci-fi/Action
Rating varies on chapter.
Pokemon
In need of comprehensive mentor
Zora
'Ibi Fuit Bellum'
Fantasy
Rated PG-13
Final Fantasy/Original
In need of language and fluency mentors
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