MAYBE FOR LATER (NOT DONE)
Shall You Pass Val’s R4R Exam?
This is a long post so if you are not here for serious business, you shall not pass.
What If You Pass?
Here are a few things
Edit comments (tell me if you would not like these)
Comments on writing style - if I have any
Random musings
A rain of positive comments
Constructive criticism - if I have any
Other comments whatever that is
If I like your book enough, it will be added to a reading list. I have about 37, it will fit somewhere
Maybe a follow. Again, if we had a great interaction and/or if I liked your book
Disclaimers
I will not promise reading after the R4R has been completed as I am a busy bee but if you ever need help, I will be available.
TEST 1: Basic Information/Purpose
Intro Info>>>Objectives
Intro Info
INTRO INFO
When wattpadwriters was still alive, I saw that there was an issue with R4Rs and here are some things others have talked about (some of which I have ran into despite participating in R4Rs once in a blue moon):
Failed R4Rs: the other person received comments but do not return it even after checking in months later
One-sided R4Rs: comments are returned but have no real value as what is written could be a single word that may be turned into spam if commented on every line. You know what I’m talking about…Lol, wow, ok, uhhh, etc.
Only positive or only negative comments, no in-between. No constructive criticism.
(Did I miss any?)
Genres
Genres/Books I Am Wary Of
Arranged or forced marriage. It is fine if the relationship is not the main focus. Why? I have read some books that focused on these plots and many were handled poorly.
Spiritual books. Like above, it is fine if the main focus is not the character going through a spiritual journey. I am not very religious and it has not been a positive thing in my life so I would not like to see a book where the main message is to follow a religion. If the character’s actions are fully dictated by religious beliefs, sorry. If the character is influenced by beliefs, fine.
Erotica. Eeeeh, the occasional soft or graphic sex scene is fine but if there is one every chapter, no thanks.
Fan fictions. I am not in a fandom but if I do not need to know about events in the original work or it is an AU, it is fine.
Definitely No Nos
Romanticizing: sexual abuse, domestic abuse…or abuse of any kind, really.
Kidnapping for the sake of developing a romantic relationship
Bestiality, pedophilia, extreme kinks
Fetishizing anything and/or anyone
I hope I do not have to explain why.
Lastly, no need to warn me about mature ratings (for sexual themes, dark themes, strong language or violence), LGBTQ+ or whether it is ongoing. My own books have these things anyway.
Password: 6 letters and one number. Letters and numbers can be arranged in any way, can be repeated, case does not matter
If I have not lost you yet, you may proceed.
Objectives
OBJECTIVES
Well, I have made a very detailed thread on the old forums for this R4R but I lost it so I will put it here once again. My goal for this thread is to accept as many R4Rs I can but first, you must pass this test. I know how much of a struggle it is to sort through R4Rs, weeding out potentially disastrous ones and hoping for a good one so I created this thread mostly for myself but partly for you too.
It is simple enough. Read through this post, see if you are interested and if you are, fill out the exam form I will provide in the second(?) post of this thread. I know I will accept 98% of the time so please, do things correctly. If everything runs smoothly, we will have a good time and perhaps discover a new book.
I also put a twist on this R4R because I encourage participants to rate our R4R so I will know if I am doing it right or not. If there is anything I lack, either put it with the rating or send me a PM here or on WP. I have thick skin so any harsh words are not going to bother me. I do want to help others and improve myself. Ratings will be on a scale from 1-10. I think you will know what 1 is and what 10 is.
Test 2: Rules, Warnings, Signing Up For Training
Rules>>>Warnings and Expectations>>>Signing Up For Training (Forms)
Rules
RULES
- I have the right to turn down books based on blurbs and/or application
- If you wish to post the book’s cover, please put the whole application in a summary
- Wait until I accept to start. I would like to start around the same time just to be fair but from the original R4R thread, that did not work but things went smoothly enough
- Filling out the form is mandatory. Password is in the summary for genre
- Please do not rush me since I am busy with life, school, writing 10+ ongoing books, personal commitments, writing buddies, running an art club, etc. I will tag you when you are accepted and the list will be updated so you can see where you are
- Comments must be at least a sentence so…more than 3 words, please. “lol” and “rofl” is fine ONLY if there are words after it that can be considered a reader reaction. I will not count comments with only stuff like that
- This is NOT a critique so an analysis at the end of each chapter is not required. I will not be doing end of chapter comments unless I really liked the chapter
- Please be respectful. If I find you had issues with past R4Rs and if I find a comment very insensitive, I will stop the R4R right there
- Maximum of 3 chapters but if you would like a second round, just let me know or reapply. I am always happy to keep reading books I like
- I am not the greatest writer and I barely edit so please be aware of that. I am trying to improve so I am aware that I may be wrong but in no case will I allow myself to be put down just because of that
- After I accept, please remove the password. I will remind you to do so. I just do not want someone to come in, figure out the password and just drop the link to their book. We mean gruelling business here
Warnings and Expectations
WARNINGS AND EXPECTATIONS
- If anything is wrong in the application or something tells me that you have not read the post, I will decline and that is final. You may reapply but I may not accept depending on what the mistake was.
- I may not be the most refined person and I usually read late at night…err…morning (1-7am). I do not mean to offend anyone
- My PMs are always open but do not keep reminding me because I do keep my word.
FORMS: Provided in second post. Copy and paste it, then fill it out.
Test 3: Pick a Book to
read
Links
Links will go in here
I look forward to reading all your books! Just give me the best R4R you can give and I shall return it with the same force if not more. Also, sorry for the long post…imagine the coding for it though. Took 2-5 hours to write up this whole thing. I am a professional procrastinator…
