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I like to think of myself as open to a lot of things (realizing that this does not necessitate actually being open). I tend to grow weary of Episode III stuff, but this does not mean that I won't read them. Anything original, really, is fine - but, keep in mind, that I usually find romance to be a tad...trite.
Oh, and I hated the NJO (at least what I read of it) - I thought it corrupted Star Wars. Please, no Yuuzhan Vong stories.
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I'm a major fan of politics and history and will instantly read any political intrigue or ancient SW history stories. I'm also a die-hard Imperial (New Republic - pff, so anything about them is great, partcularly stories about naval commanders. But I also like to unwind with a good, old-fashioned shoot-em-up fighter story. Jedi/Sith are cool, just make sure they're not omnipotent or I shall instantly reject your story. A purist, I love trilogy stuff.
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I will not be able to beta-read for characterization, canon, etc., for any fanfic based off /any/ of the many series of books; my knowledge is too limited for me to be effective as a beta-reader.
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Please be aware that I try to be as thorough as possible (and live by the philosophy - less from choice and more from it being bored into my skull - that any piece of writing, no matter how perfect, can be improved). At the same time I do my best to be fair and honest without any undue harshness. I hope I can be of at least some assistance. *g*
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No slash, or any of that garbage.... I don't prefer stories that are "Jar-Jar's Great Adventure"... And absolutely no New Jedi Order... NO ALTERNATE UNIVERSE!
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I prefferbly only want Prequel edition fan-fics, but will take things set in the old trilogy, if it's interesting.... I also really enjoy Pre-TPM stories, or fanfics set between either TPM and AOTC, or between Attack of the Clones and Episode III......
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I'm pretty much a Sci-Fi nut. I like Trek and B5, but it's always Star Wars first. I've read every SW book from the time periods of the Han Solo trilogy to the latest in the NJO series (minus Jedi Academy Trilogy, Correlian Trilogy, and a couple lesser known books). I can answer almost any questions on SW canon and can rattle of armaments of almost any starship/starfighter.
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I, like everyone else, have preferred and favorite characters. That being said, there are no stories I will refuse to beta-read. I can read fairly quickly so I have no problems with the longer stories. (Note the X Wing series is not a favorite of mine, so although I would not refuse to read such a story, it would not be a strength of mine in regards to characterization).
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I have been a SW fan for as long as I can remember. As a fan, I have read just about every EU work out there, in additional to the movie canon. (I have been accused of having an Obi-Wan obsession). I write frequently, excel at proofing and am a voracious reader. I will be entering graduate school shortly, and I have a great deal of down time in my current job. (Translation: I will be happy to read and provide input on anything you send.) I will do my very best to offer the constructive criticism to make your work great.
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No blaspheming.
Don't use swearwords, please. The Star Wars universe has plenty of its own, so ones from this universe are absolutely unnecessary. If you want a shock factor, be creative. There are better ways of achieving it than filling the reader's mind with trash. I'm not taking the time to give you some of the options of "how", here.
Note that this site takes CONSERVATIVE PG-13… If I find anything outside of that, I'll promptly ditch the project.
No 'slash'.
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Yes, I'll take stuff outside my preferred characters, genres, etc.; but don't ask me to beta-read poetry. I know my limits, and that's one place where I wouldn't be of any help.
Though I'll gladly offer grammatical assistance, you've got to work on it, yourself. I suggest waiting a day or more after completing your work and reading it aloud—then look for beta-readers. I'll find your run-ons (etc.), but I'll probably give you a few options for how to fix them. Presuming to know how a writer wants his piece to read is something I refuse to do.
What is selected that I can help you with is from definite knowledge, as I've been told so from other people.
Other favorite characters of mine are Aayla Secura and Tahl.
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No NJO!!! No Mara Jade! No Mary Sues, no torture. Needless to say, smut & slash shouldn't be on this board anyway. Romance is iffy; if it's between your OC's, okay; otherwise you're getting into Mary Sue territory. And NO EPISODE THREE SPOILERS! :)
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I tend to write original characters, set in the Prequel Era. I focus on action/adventure, with a little humor (along the lines of the OT). Loathe the NJO, and don't bother with it. I'm pretty open-minded regarding OT stories, and love the X-wing series. I'm not averse to AUs, too.
