AB
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Beta Reader Checklist
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Adapted by theirprofoundbond
from a checklist created by AO3 Comment of the Day.
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Development:
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brainstorming
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plotting
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research
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Grammar:
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tenses
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spelling
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punctuation
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pronouns
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subject/verb agreement
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paragraphing
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Writing:
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tone
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flow
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pacing
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continuity
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plot holes
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structure/plot
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clarity/removing ambiguity
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awkward metaphors/phrasing
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overuse of certain words/phrases
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Sensitivity:
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racism
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sexism
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homophobia
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transphobia
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ableism
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religious intolerance
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potential squicks/triggering content
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Canon:
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characterization
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timeline
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references
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Other:
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first impressions/reactions
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positive feedback
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language (e.g. American/British English)
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formatting
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smart quotes vs. straight quotes
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AO3:
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fic title
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chapter titles
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summary
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tagging