Recruitment

My critiques are self-explanatory; They critique my chapter releases and tell me in a constructive (NOT destructive) manner on how I can improve.

My beta-readers are also self-explanatory; they are like critiques, however, they don't give me advice. Instead they read a chapter and tell me what they liked and what they didn't. Then I will contact my critiques and fill them in with any changes that may need to be changed if the majority said the same. This way I can create a better story that suites the views of many and I can see what works and what doesn't. It is always nice to have more than one point-of-view in these cases.

Either way, they both give me support! So, if there is a slot available and your interested, please contact me and I'll get back to you shortly! But please do remember to check the requirements below before doing so!

Critiques
You'll review each chapter and look at character development, grammar, word-use, typos, pacing, enjoyment, and anything else you can think of! I will send you all a chapter (or two) after I have finished working with it and I will give all critiques a week to get back to me. After I have made the needed corrections I will send it to my beta-readers and have them look over it. After hearing their opinions I will make more changes if need be; rinse, repeat, until finally it becomes more than just satisfactory. Everything will be sent via e-mail, so be sure to check your e-mails frequently. I would much prefer those who have graduated college, or at the very least, are currently majoring in some form of writing. If you are just someone (regardless of age) e-mailing me saying that you think you have good grammar, or if you use SMS language (txt-speak), I will laugh at you and tell you, no thanks! I'm taking this project very seriously and I would like my critiques to take writing seriously. I don't want anyone who is half-educated or too bothered to express their intelligence upon applying.

Requirements

 * Good writing skills
 * Enjoys reading
 * Word document software; preferably Microsoft 2007 or above
 * Good communication skills (You'll be communicating with me and other critiques)
 * Can get back to me within 24 hours
 * Supportive!
 * Understands there may have to be rewrites
 * Can give good constructive (not destructive) criticism
 * Likes a variety of genres (You shouldn't criticize a story if it isn't your favorite genre)
 * Knows what your getting into
 * Understands that I am writing a story targeted at young-adults
 * Has read my bio (See A.N. Rainey)

Please make sure your schedule is flexible. I understand you have a life outside the internet, as do I, but if you are going to join as a critique you must make time to read whatever chapter I throw at you. If there is ever a time where you cannot get to it due to the fact something came up, I'll understand, please don't make critiquing my story your top priority.

Beta-Readers
You'll read each chapter I finish after critiques look them over, usually there will be more than one release (I'd like to bundle them, no more than 5 at a time), so I will give all beta-readers at least 5 days to finish it. That should be plenty of time to work it into your busy schedule, right? The next day after your deadline, we will all meet in the chat room and going through all the chapter releases one at a time, all beta-readers will discuss what they liked and/or didn't like about each. Be sure to elaborate on details! I will be e-mailing all of you the chapters as well as the day and time we will be meeting up in the chat room, so be sure to check your e-mails frequently. Unlike critiques, I would much prefer my beta-readers to be around the ages 13-18. This is due to my target audience, though I would like older adults as well for a difference of opinion.

Requirements

 * Enjoys reading
 * Word document software; preferably Microsoft 2007 or above
 * Good communication skills (You'll be communicating with me and others)
 * Can get back to me within 24 hours
 * Supportive!
 * Understands there may have to be rewrites
 * Can give good constructive (not destructive) criticism
 * Has read a good amount of the info here and is interested in the story
 * Knows what your getting into
 * Understands that I am writing a story targeted at young-adults
 * Has read my bio (See A.N. Rainey)

Please make sure your schedule is flexible. I understand you have a life outside the internet, as do I, but if you are going to join as a beta-reader you must make time to read whatever chapter I throw at you. If there is ever a time where you cannot get to it due to the fact something came up, I'll understand, please don't make reading my story your top priority.

How to Apply
Info is coming soon!