Active Beta and Sensitivity Readers
There are 75 beta readers who are active and currently accepting new stories. There are 10 sensitivity readers who are active and currently accepting new stories.

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Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •British English  •Canon Elements  •Grammar  •Plot Suggestions  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 4-7 days
Experience: Just finished my first fic, and the beta I worked with (NellinHell) was an absolute lifesaver, so now I understand how important this is! Not an experienced fiction writer, but a very experienced writer for tech and comms, so I'm great at trimming and sharpening at the sentence level, killing your darlings and generally focusing stories. I've read an awful lot of Spuffy fic. 
Would love to help your story emerge! 
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read: I'm probably going to be much, much better at supporting plot-driven and epic action stories than I am on Porn with/without Plot stories. I'm not a fan of all-human, baby fic, or claim stories. 
I won't edit stories with underage sex, incest or other illegal sexual topics. Discussions of non-con are okay, if they are depicted in a sensitive and informed manner.
Additional Comments: I'm pretty broadly read, particularly in the areas of folklore, mythology and classics, so I love to suggest places for parallels or echoes of those in fic. I'm a sucker for a story easter egg, whether it's a reference to canon or pop-culture, and I have tons of good ideas for creative story situations - hopefully you can see that from my fic 'World Enough, and Time'.
Beyond that, I studied at Oxford, so can provide facts and authenticity for Giles or Spike elements that concern Oxbridge. I'm an exhibiting landscape painter, and my day job is in industrial science, so I can provide context from either the art or the academic/science worlds.
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •American English  •Canon Elements  •Grammar  •Plot Suggestions  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 1-3 days
Experience: Hi! I am currently beta'ing for both lex_hex and violettathepiratequeen, but as we enter summer, I'm always eager to work with some new writers! I served as a literary journal editor for 3 years and currently work as a writing counselor for a University Admissions Department. I am an experienced writer with an obsessive knowledge of BTVS/ATS canon!
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read:
Additional Comments: I have a degree in music, so if you're working on any songfics or music-inspired works, I'm your girl!
I have conversational French skills, and some Hebrew/Yiddish knowledge, if those are things you need.
I also have an uncanny ability to recall specific lines, scenes, and details from both Buffy and Angel (trust me, ask Lizzy lex_hex, it's kinda freaky!). If you're working out plot points, or want to emphasize foreshadowing with dialogue, I won't let you down.
I'm a 22-year old college grad starting a MA in Gender Studies, so I'm "hip with the times," as they say. American pop culture/music/media references are kinda my thing.
I prefer to use Google Docs, and I use both the Comment and Suggestion features in that software. I can also edit with Word docs, whatever works best for you!
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •American English  •Canon Elements  •Grammar  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 4-7 days
Experience: I am a total beginner with fanfiction, but interested in trying my hand here. I am great with punctuation, spelling and grammar. My only real editing experience, aside from helping my kids with homework (after homeschooling for 7 years) was assisting my husband with his college papers when he was finishing up his degree a few years ago.
I'd prefer to start with relatively short stories or chapters, as I have not done this before.
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read: Crossover fic, unless it is with AtS. I am unlikely to be familiar with other shows.
Additional Comments: I am more familiar with BtVS than Angel, but have a general grasp of AtS, just not the fine details. Familiarity with Ramones songs & punk bands. :)
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •Canon Elements 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 4-7 days
Experience: Beta work for Daybreak, by KiranInBlue (128,997 words), a Buffy Season 8 rewrite:
  • characterization,
  • canon elements,
  • general impressions.
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read: --
Additional Comments: I'm owner of the blog The Comic Slayer, in which I answer doubts and share various information about the comics. I'm helpful with research on canon storyline, characterization based on actual development, minor details the comic may have added, etc.
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •American English  •British English  •Canon Elements  •Grammar  •Plot Suggestions  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 4-7 days
Experience: I’m new to this, but I’ve helped out other writers in different fandoms.
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read:
Additional Comments:
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •Canon Elements  •Plot Suggestions 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 4-7 days
Experience: Mostly done research before 
A head for details & remembering continuity.
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read:
Additional Comments: English is my second language, can give feedback on Swedish/Sweden & assist in research.
Ratings I'll beta: •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •British English  •Canon Elements  •Plot Suggestions 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 1-3 days
Experience: I am fairly new to this but would love to try and get more involved in this amazing community. I promise I'm a fast learner. 
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read: Don't particularly like time travel elements as it's a very complicated subject and from a scientific perspective, a lot can feel off if it's not done correctly.
Additional Comments: I'm a scientist and mathematician through and through. Meaning I'm very precise, to the point, and not a fan of contradictions. And I only give constructive feedback - and in a very nice manner. Also, all you authors out there are amazing and inspiring!
Ratings I'll beta: •G  •PG  •PG-13  •R  •NC-17  •Adult Only
I can help beta read: •American English  •Grammar  •Plot Suggestions  •Punctuation 
Turnaround for an average length chapter: 4-7 days
Experience: I beta or alpha on occasion, usually for people whose writing I know.  My best-known beta work was for the Darkling by OffYourBird.
Story types/topics I will not beta or sensitivity read: I don't think I'd enjoy heavy torture.  If it's just a chapter or so I can deal.
Additional Comments: It's probably best to take a look at one of my stories if you're wondering if we'd be compatible.  I'm fine with breaking grammar rules for expressive purposes, and using some adverbs, and repetition with either a purpose or in the interests of being clear.  I'm also happy to provide info like "this last line falls flat to me", but please think about what kinds of feedback you are comfortable with and let me know.