Before we sojourn to the Roster Board...

If you enjoy reading, have a firm grasp on the English language and can differentiate a good plot line from utter tripe, and you have some time on your hands to help encourage and guide a new writer, you are more than welcome to list your name.

If you want your story simply beta'd or if you want someone to honestly tell you if it "needs work" or not, feel free to enlist the help of one of our lovely volunteers, or leave your name and needs at the Writer's Classifieds.

Beta Readers:

Please list your e-mail address, what type of JA fiction you're interested in reading (i.e. what period you most enjoy, rating tolerance and what you are willing to read) and what type of feedback you are willing to provide. Specify if you will simply check the story for spelling and grammar or if you are willing to provide feedback that is a little more in depth. If you have any particular strengths in this area, say that too.

Upon your submission, your name and address will be added to a master list along with the information you've provided, and may be added to or deleted upon your request.

Writers in need of Betas:

Please list your e-mail address, URL for the stories in question (if applicable), if you have any particular aspects of your writing that you are unsure of and what type of response you are looking for. If you just want someone to check the spelling and grammar, say that. If you want someone to give you an honest opinion on various aspects of your story, say that. We just don't want there to be any miscommunication.

Also, please do not start sending beta readers your stories until you e-mail them, introduce yourself and ask them if they have time.

So post your wants, needs and capabilities. This board is intended to act as a "classified ads" to match people in need with people willing to help . If you are interested in further discourse off topic, or have questions and suggestions, please visit The Austen Beta Reader’s Forum. In addition, there is also a live chat room for one on one exchanges. Everyone is welcome. Thank you! ;-)

Now...onto the Master Roster