#beta reader wanted

Im writing a post canon byler fic, and my ADHD has been making proofreading this (Making sure i'm not adding plot holes, and making sure it's good in general) feels like nails on a chalkboard. I don't write chapters very frequently, so I would most likely only need beta reading every other month or so, but I'm trying to get more consistent with chapter updates, and if I can avoid having to reread my own writing 20 different times it would be an absolute blessing.

The fic is linked below! I will warn there are definintely a couple TW's that you should look at before reading this fic, but if your interested in beta reading please leave a comment on this post and I'll reach out soon!

Every writer starts with a spark. An idea that won’t leave them alone. A character that feels real. A scene that plays in their head like a movie.

Then the writing begins… and so do the problems.

1. The gap between vision and execution The story in your head feels powerful. On the page, it feels flat. You read it back and wonder, Is this even good? That gap can be painful.

2. Starting strong, losing steam The first few chapters flow. After that, doubt creeps in. The middle drags. The plot feels messy. You question the whole thing.

3. Fear of being judged “What if this is cliché?” “What if no one connects with it?” “What if I’m not as good as I thought?” Those questions sit quietly in the background while you try to write.

4. Loving your story too much to see its flaws You’re close to it. Too close. It’s hard to tell what works and what doesn’t when you’ve lived inside the manuscript for months.

5. Perfectionism that kills progress Editing the same paragraph ten times. Deleting chapters. Starting over. Waiting for the “perfect” sentence instead of finishing the draft.

6. Emotional exhaustion Writing isn’t just typing words. It’s pouring parts of yourself onto a page. That takes energy most people don’t see.

The real problem isn’t talent. It’s isolation, self-doubt, and the weight of trying to do everything alone.

EDIT: Thanks so much for all of your interest in my fic; I've found a couple people to work with.

I have finally finished the third draft of my Ciri/Cahir fic I Dreamt of You, which means it is now ready for a beta read! I’m looking for someone who can check for spelling and grammar mistakes, but also check for sentence variation and word choice. And also that there isn’t anything that doesn’t follow the story logic. Familiarity with The Witcher books would also be a plus, because I unfortunately haven’t read them in a few years.

The Sea Is History is officially on hiatus. I decided I could do better than half-baked chapters I post immediately after writing, so I’ll be conducting a massive rewrite. 

Normally, I’m very much a ‘No Beta We Die Like [insert character here]’ kind of entity, but I’ve realized my writing will be a lot better if I have some beta readers. Different people have different expectations about what beta readers should do, and in my case, I’d like someone to point out typos/grammatical errors, brainstorm, and keep the story on track. For example: “I think Percy is a little out of character,” “Apollo needs to be more unhinged,” etc. And if anyone wants to help with my Greek mythology research sessions, I wouldn’t say no. 

Its still currently in the planning process so the actual Beta reading would probably be a while away but right now im just looking for someone who i could bounce ideas off.

Its going to be a full rewrite from season 1 all through to 5, including conformity gate theories. It would likely have Byler, Henderhop, Steddie and Stonathan elements but i cannot yet confirm anything.

Hi! I'm looking for a beta reader for a long slow-burn fanfic based on The Pitt, focused on Michael Robinavitch and Jack Abbot.

The story is an alternate universe where Robby wakes up in a parallel world after a suicide attempt. In this world, the pandemic never happened, Adamson is alive, and alpha/beta/omega dynamics exist.

The story will be heavily focused on emotional recovery, worldbuilding, and a very slow relationship development between Robby and Abbot.

English is not my first language, so I'm mainly looking for help with grammar, wording, and making the dialogue sound natural.

Updates will probably be slow, and there is no pressure to commit to the whole story. Even help with the first chapters would mean a lot.

Would anyone perchance be interested in beta reading my fics before I post them?? Yk like checking for errors and making sure I’m not a complete idiot XD

I physically can NOT read my own work. Like I actually get such bad second hand embarrassment. 😭😭 I could send it over discord or smth

Pros:

You get to read my work early!!

We can be like best friends!!

You get early access to all my ideas!!

Cons:

My writing is cringe af

I’m not very good at writing

Possible god awful smut

My discord is Artyseraphim for anyone wondering

UPDATE:

Found one :p

-Arty yaps ₊✩‧₊

You know that scene you've read 50 times and can no longer tell if it works?

That's exactly why beta readers matter.

Sometimes all you need is someone reading your story for the first time to point out what's working, what's confusing, and what's making them stay up late reading "just one more chapter."