Typo Hunters Invitation

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Hello fellow book lovers! I'm inviting enthusiasts like you to join our community as a typo hunter. As a member, you'll gain exclusive early access to new stories, help support creators, and spend cozy time immersed in worlds you enjoy.

Here are some of the perks:

As a typo hunter, manuscripts will come your way weeks or months before the public in Kindle eBook format. You get to read these awesome books before they are released. The flexibility is yours - hunt errors when convenient for you, but within the timeframes of the deadlines provided. And as a valued volunteer, you'll make sure the reader experience is the best it can be by catching any sneaky mistakes and typos.

It's a fun way to bond with other readers over shared passions. Together we cultivate an environment where talented authors can shine by having their typos caught before their books are released. And the time you gift ensures more wonderful works can reach receptive audiences.

These are not ARCs (Advance Reader Copies of books), so no need to post formal reviews if you don't want to. But optional feedback is always welcome. Best of all, you set your own commitment level - whether a story or two piques your interest per month depends entirely on your schedule and preferences.

If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a typo hunter, I'll provide everything needed to get started, from onboarding instructions to a trial typo hunt. Please complete this short form to join our crew! If you have any questions, you can message me via WhatsApp or email me at deannasworld1@gmail.com.

Thank you.

xoxo, Deanna.

PS. If you would like more information about me and what my team and I do, you can visit my website.

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Email *

Name *

Do you understand that you are being invited to join my typo hunter team and that this is voluntary? *

Yes

Other:

Do you have any experience as a typo hunter, proofreading, or just reading ARCs? *

Yes

Other:

Are you able to read the book and send back typos within these timeframes? Note: timeframes will vary depending on length of story/book and scheduled release dates. Please check all that apply. *

2 to 3 days

3 to 5 days

One week

Two weeks

More than two weeks

Other:

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Facebook profile name and link so I can send you PMs via Messenger. I will not send you a friend request. This is just so we can communicate.

Note: I am slowly phasing out using Messenger because it's been unreliable for me with FB deleting my account three times last year. So if we've been communicating via Messenger, I'm transitioning to WhatsApp. See below.

Your mobile/cell phone number so that I can add you to WhatsApp which is my preferred way to communicate via messaging because FB deleted my account three times last year. Oof!

Or click this link to add me to your WhatsApp.

I promise I will not be randomly messaging you for no reason.

Do you read on a Kindle or Kindle app? I will be sending all typo versions of books to your Kindle or Kindle app device. *

Yes

Other:

If you do not read on a Kindle or Kindle app, are you willing to use it? *

Yes

Other:

What is your Kindle email address? I am going to use this to send you the books to read direct to your Kindle library. If you do not know what your Kindle address is for your preferred reading device, you can find instructions on how to find it here. *

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Do you have a preference for which POINT OF VIEW you like to read in? *

FIRST only

THIRD only

Both first and third, but prefer FIRST

Both first and third, but prefer THIRD

I read BOTH

Other:

Do you read any of these fiction and non-fiction genres? Please check all that apply.
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1. ROMANCE: Centered on romantic relationships, this genre emphasizes emotional connection, intimacy, and the journey towards love. It encompasses diverse subgenres like contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense.

2. CRIME: This genre focuses on criminal activities, investigations, and their impact on individuals and society. It includes subgenres like detective fiction, legal thrillers, and true crime.

3. THRILLER: Thrillers focus on suspense, tension, and high-stakes situations. They often overlap with other genres like crime, mystery, or horror.

4. MYSTERY: Mysteries revolve around solving a crime or unraveling a puzzle. They emphasize deduction, investigation, and uncovering hidden truths.

5. FANTASY: Fantasy transports readers to otherworldly realms, often involving magic, mythical creatures, and epic quests. Subgenres include high fantasy, urban fantasy, and dark fantasy.

6. SCIENCE FICTION (Sci-Fi): Sci-fi explores futuristic worlds, advanced technologies, and their potential impact on humanity. Subgenres include space opera, cyberpunk, and dystopian fiction.

7. HORROR: This genre aims to evoke fear and suspense, often dealing with supernatural elements, psychological disturbances, or gruesome events. Subgenres include gothic horror, cosmic horror, and slasher fiction.

8. WESTERN: Set in the American West, typically during the 19th century, Westerns often feature cowboys, outlaws, and conflicts with Native Americans.

9. INSPIRATIONAL: These stories focus on themes of hope, faith, and overcoming adversity. They often incorporate religious or spiritual elements.

10. HISTORICAL FICTION: Set in the past, historical fiction blends fictional narratives with real historical events or periods.

11. WOMEN’S FICTION: This is a *marketing category* aimed at female readers. It often deals with themes relevant to women's lives, such as relationships, family, and personal growth. Women's fiction can overlap with genre fiction (e.g., a women's fiction novel could also be a romance or a mystery) or with literary fiction. It's more about the target audience and thematic focus than adherence to specific genre conventions.

12. AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A comprehensive account of a person's entire life, written by that person. It typically follows a chronological order, covering from birth to the present (or near present) time.

13. BIOGRAPHY: An account of a person's life written by someone else. It also aims to be comprehensive, covering the subject's entire life, and often involves extensive research using various sources.

14. MEMOIR: A narrative written by the person themselves, focusing on a specific period, theme, or series of events in their life. While based on the author's experiences and memories, the emphasis is on emotional truth and personal reflection rather than strict factual accuracy or chronological completeness.

15. LITERARY FICTION: This category is often considered *separate* from genre fiction. It prioritizes style, character development, and thematic exploration over plot. While a literary novel might contain elements of a specific genre, its focus is not on adhering to genre conventions. Think of literary fiction as being more concerned with artistic merit and exploring complex themes related to the human condition.

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Do you read romance? Most of my author clients write romance, with a small group of other genres. *

Yes

Other:

If you do read romance, which romance genres do you read? Please check all that apply. This will help me determine what to send or not send to you for proofreading and typo hunting.
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1. CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE. Set in the present day, these stories often reflect current social trends and relationship dynamics. They can explore themes of career, family, personal growth, and finding love in the modern world.

2. ROMANTIC SUSPENSE. These stories combine romance with elements of suspense, mystery, or thriller. The romantic relationship often develops amidst dangerous situations, investigations, or threats, creating tension and excitement.

3. HISTORICAL ROMANCE. These stories transport readers to the past, immersing them in different eras and cultures. Popular historical romance settings include Regency England, Victorian England, the American West, and Medieval Europe. These stories often involve societal constraints and expectations that influence the romantic relationships.

4. PARANORMAL ROMANCE. This subgenre blends romance with supernatural elements, featuring creatures like vampires, werewolves, ghosts, or other paranormal beings. The romantic relationship often intertwines with the paranormal world, creating unique conflicts and challenges.

5. FANTASY ROMANCE. Set in entirely fictional worlds, these stories incorporate magic, mythical creatures, and epic adventures. The romance often develops amidst quests, battles, and political intrigue.

6. SCIENCE FICTION ROMANCE. These stories explore romantic relationships in futuristic settings, often involving space travel, advanced technology, or alien encounters. They can explore themes of artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and the impact of technology on human connection.

7. ROMANTIC COMEDY (Romcom). These lighthearted stories emphasize humor and witty banter, often featuring quirky characters and amusing situations. The romance typically unfolds amidst comedic mishaps and misunderstandings, leading to a happy ending.

8. EROTIC ROMANCE. These stories focus on explicit sexual content and explore themes of desire, intimacy, and sexual exploration within a romantic relationship.

9. YOUNG ADULT (YA) ROMANCE. Targeted towards teenage readers, these stories explore first love, self-discovery, and the challenges of adolescence. They often deal with themes of identity, peer pressure, and navigating the complexities of young relationships.

10. NEW ADULT ROMANCE. Bridging the gap between YA and adult romance, this subgenre focuses on characters in their late teens and early twenties, typically exploring themes of college life, early career choices, and finding independence while navigating romantic relationships.

11. LGBTQ+ ROMANCE. These stories center on romantic relationships between characters who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. They often explore themes of identity, acceptance, and finding love in the face of societal prejudice.

12. WHY CHOOSE/REVERSE HAREM ROMANCE. In these stories, one woman finds herself romantically involved with multiple men simultaneously. "Why choose" implies the female protagonist doesn't have to choose just one partner, while "reverse harem" emphasizes the multiple male love interests surrounding the female protagonist. These stories can explore themes of polyamory, unconventional relationships, and the complexities of navigating multiple romantic connections.

13. DARK ROMANCE. These stories delve into darker themes and often explore taboo subjects within the romantic relationship. They can feature morally ambiguous characters, intense power dynamics, and potentially triggering content such as obsession, possessiveness, or violence. It's important to note that dark romance is distinct from abusive relationships, with the emphasis remaining on consensual exploration of darker themes.

14. ROMANTASY. This portmanteau of "romance" and "fantasy" describes stories that blend elements of both genres. Typically set in fantastical worlds, these narratives prioritize the romantic relationship between the protagonists while incorporating elements of magic, mythical creatures, and epic adventures. The romance often develops amidst the fantasy world's challenges and conflicts.

15. MAFIA ROMANCE. This subgenre centers around romantic relationships involving members of the Mafia or organized crime. These stories often explore themes of power, loyalty, danger, and forbidden love, with the romantic relationship often intertwined with criminal activities and the complexities of the Mafia world.

16. OMEGAVERSE ROMANCE. This subgenre creates an alternate world where humans have secondary genders (Alpha, Beta, and Omega) influencing their social roles and reproductive capabilities. Often featuring "mating" and "heat" cycles, these stories explore themes of predetermined destinies, social hierarchies, and finding love within a complex social structure. "Knotting," a biological element of reproduction in this fictional world, is also frequently featured.

17. MONSTER ROMANCE. This subgenre features romantic relationships between humans and non-human creatures, often categorized as monsters. These could include mythical creatures, aliens, paranormal beings, or other fantastical entities. These stories explore themes of acceptance, overcoming differences, and finding love in unconventional circumstances.

18. DYSTOPIAN ROMANCE. Combining romance with a dystopian setting, these stories explore love amidst oppressive societies, post-apocalyptic worlds, or other challenging environments. The romantic relationship often becomes a source of hope and rebellion against the dystopian backdrop.

19. BDSM/KINK ROMANCE. This subgenre incorporates elements of BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Dominance/submission, Sadism/Masochism) and other kinks into the romantic relationship. These stories explore themes of consent, power dynamics, and exploring non-normative sexual practices within a romantic context.

20. DADDY/LITTLE GIRL (DDlg) ROMANCE. This subgenre involves a romantic relationship with a significant age gap, where one partner takes on a dominant "Daddy" role and the other a more submissive "little girl" role. It's important to note that this dynamic is roleplay-based and consensual, distinct from actual age-inappropriate relationships. These stories often explore themes of power dynamics, caregiving, and finding emotional fulfillment in unconventional relationship structures.

21. CLEAN ROMANCE. These stories focus on the emotional and relational aspects of romance without explicit sexual content. Physical intimacy is implied or suggested rather than graphically depicted. Often, clean romances also avoid strong language, excessive alcohol use, and graphic violence. Characters may have had sexual relationships in the past but choose abstinence, often until marriage, within the story's timeframe.

22. SWEET ROMANCE. Similar to clean romance, sweet romances avoid explicit sex scenes and often focus on the development of emotional intimacy and the "sweeter" aspects of the relationship. While the bedroom door remains closed, sweet romances may include mild sensuality or suggestive language, and they may also portray other mature themes such as mild language, alcohol consumption, or non-graphic violence to a greater degree than clean romances. The line between "clean" and "sweet" can be blurry and depends on individual interpretation and publisher guidelines.

23. RELIGIOUS ROMANCE. These stories incorporate themes of faith and spirituality into the romantic relationship. They often explore how religious beliefs and values influence the characters' choices and the development of their love story.

24. INSPIRATIONAL ROMANCE. Similar to religious romance, these stories focus on themes of hope, redemption, and personal growth within a romantic relationship. They often feature characters overcoming adversity or finding strength through their faith or spirituality.

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Are you okay with reading sex scenes in romance novels?
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Yes

Other:

Confirm your understanding. *

1. I agree to a trial typo hunt with a book to determine if I'd like to continue.

2. If selected, I agree to keep the book contents confidential until publication.

3. If selected, I agree to complete typo hunting within the required timeframe provided or communicate if more time is needed.

4. I understand this is voluntary and allows early access to books.

5. I understand a review is appreciated but not required after publication.

6. I understand my participation as a typo hunter is on a voluntary basis. While I will aim to contribute regularly, life circumstances may occasionally interfere with meeting deadlines. Communication will be key to make this partnership work flexibly for all.

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Thank you for your interest. I look forward to working with you. xoxo, Deanna.

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