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⭐️⭐️ Beta / Britpicker List ⭐️⭐️

For all of you wonderful authors who would like a beta as you write your next fic, here’s a current list of people in the 1D fandom willing to help! If you’d like to be added to (or removed from) this list, please message me!

Current as of January 2, 2020

*Most recent volunteers added at the end of the list

@louislouisohbaby Hiya! I’d love to be a beta for fic writers. My name is MJ, I’m a native US English speaker. I’m a trained historian and philosopher so grammar is my life. I would have to really get to know someone before daring to suggest plot points or pacing bc I’m kinda not the boldest person. But if they ask me outright, I can do it. I’d love to work with someone doing shorter pieces simply because I’m disabled and don’t want someone’s 100k baby resting on my unsteady shoulders and have them feel let down if I’m not able to work on a certain day or with a really tight turn around. I’m great at titles. I make playlists if they need inspiration to write. I’ve written a little of my own Larry fic but I’m a better editor than fiction writer, for certain. I don’t do anything with eating disorders or mpreg, but nothing else really bothers me. I’d also be open to betaing other pairings in the band. So, yeah. That’s me! Let me know if you have any questions. 😃

@astraeasfault Hi! I’m interested in being a beta for the 1D beta list. I am a native English speaker from the US (specifically Pennsylvania). I can’t britpick but I can help with plot, pacing, brainstorming, etc. I have beta’d before in other fandoms. I am pretty new to the fandom so I would not be the best person for fact checking on irl events.

@pinkcords I’m a native english speaker from the states (Massachusetts, specifically). I majored in communcation and also write myself, so I’m happy to help with grammar and typos as well as anything else literary - pacing, plot, etc. super friendly and always willing to help out! ☺️

@justthegirljada I’m interested in being a beta! I’ve done it for years now for multiple authors. I’m a native English speaker, live in the United States. can’t Brit pick. can totally help with grammar, brainstorming, plots, characters, etc. will help as much as I can with anything! Google docs is my best friend. :) thanks!

@greatpemberly I am an avid fic reader and would love to be a beta. I am a native English speaker from the US . I am pretty open - happy to just help with grammar / proofread or bounce ideas around. I am open to different work styles. As for things I would like to not work on would be rape, major character death or underage. I know you didn’t ask for age but thought I would mention I am 30+.

@oopsandhiforever I am a native English speaker from the US. Sadly I cannot britpick but I love helping people develop their fics. I would love to be someone for them to use to bounce ideas off of and develop the plot. I’m pretty good at catching typos and grammar, but I wouldn’t say my grammar is top notch… It’s passable… Any interested fic authors can reach out to me on tumblr. (Also anyone writing kid fics or royalty is my favorite!!)

@sariedee I have done a little light beta work, I wouldn’t mind helping people out. American, native English speaker.

@tristarscoop I’m a journalist by trade, so I’m very good with the writing and grammar bits, but I also love to work on plot and pacing and continuity stuff. I’m American and a native speaker.

@louisdeservestheworld-28 Hi, I’m Abbey! I’m 19, I’m from Australia and I’m a native English speaker. I’m more interested in helping with plot development and pacing of fics but I’m happy to edit things like grammar mistakes and typos as well.

@lone-midnight-dreamer I’m from India but I’m fluent in English and I can help with typos, grammar or even brainstorming for ideas.

@bitter-leaf I’m best at providing plot structure and pacing comments but can do grammar/spelling/ readability with no issues either. I’ma new writer but a native English speaker. I should mention I cannot Britpick although can un-Americanise if that makes sense. Australian English but obviously know American spellings too.

@sashinalash I’m Australian (native English speaker), older, and have lived in the UK for a long time. I can definitely help you with technical editing (grammar, consistency, Britpicking, proofreading), and am also keen to work with non-native English speakers on these elements and overall polishing of your work. 

I’m also keen to do more general beta work at any stage of the fic writing process, but short fics (<30k only) for this please. 

@tommosgun I’m only useful as a britpicker!! Yorkshire born and raised I’m happy to help with general britpicking but also making Louis sound more authentic.

@larrythedreamteam I am from Singapore, where English is the official language. We follow the British education system, and I spent a few years in London, so I can britpick to a certain extent. I inherently focus more on grammar and spelling, but can help out with anything else if needed/necessary. I am also open to any genre/tropes. :)

@itsmutual I’m not a native English speaker, but it’s my second language, and I graduated from an English-taught university. I’ve got a degree in literature and linguistics. I used to write fanfiction back in the day, but now I just read it, and focus my writing on personal projects. I can’t britpick, but I’ll happily help with plot, pacing, character development, brainstorming, and whatever else you need. I can help with grammar and typos as well. I love AUs, and I get overly excited about them.

@ponymom-stuff I live in the US but grew up in the UK, so I can britpick. Grammar, continuity, plot assistance and I also do mood boards (did two for the most recent Big Bang). I should mention that I am over 30, because it has been an issue before. Happy to help.

@imbellarosa Hello :)! I’m a native US English (and LATAM Spanish) speaker, who is also proficient in French. I’m very good at research, characterization, and plotting, and I love talking through ideas! I’m down to work with almost anything except Mpreg and unhappy ending fics, which is a personal preference. I’ve been an author’s regular beta before, and adored being part of a writing team.

@grape-nuts-vs-kelloggs Hello! I’m Maria and I’m interested in being beta reader! I’m Afro-Mexican and I’m fluent in both English and Spanish. I can mainly help out with spelling, grammar, moving the plot along, and fact-checking. I’m also very honest and I do my best to give good constructive criticism. I’m open to editing fan fiction based off of any pairing in the band (or even for a different fandom). I don’t do A/B/O, mpreg, incest (yes, step-siblings and adopted/foster siblings very much count), or sexually explicit fics. I can handle sensitive subjects pertaining to race, gender, sexuality, abuse, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, familial issues, eating disorders, and mental illness. I’m also willing to input things from personal experience as well. I’ve worked with other authors before and I’m always excited to meet and help new people! Please, always feel free to message me if you have any questions and, hopefully, we’ll get to work with each other soon! Thank you! :)

@behindmeday I am a native English speaker, and have excellent grammar! I don’t have a whole lot of experience writing, but a ton of experience reading fics. I am an excellent researcher and can help with plot, pacing, etc.

@blissfullycamren02 I’ve been a beta for almost 2 years I’m a native English speaker from the us I’m 18 and I’m more into the correcting grammar and stuff like that I will read pretty much anything except for major character death no happy ending and rape non con/dubious con I only know how to use google docs and my favorite to read is A/B/O Canon soulmates and mpreg

@destieliscanonnow Hi everyone! I’m 20 years old and I’m a university student in Turkey. I’m not a native speaker but I study in an English-taught university so basically, English is my whole life. I can always correct grammar mistakes and typos. I study in sciences so I’m always down for research or fact checking. I also love creating Spotify lists per fic, per episode whatever you want! I read really fast so be sure that word count won’t be a problem. I have a good knowledge of Eastern culture and traditions so I can always help with that. My favourite part of this experience is the communication between the beta and author so I am always open for just talking and brainstorming.

@neondiamond I’m Jess, 21, from Canada, and I’m an editor/translator. I can help with grammar and proofreading, as well as fact checking or research. I also speak fluent French should anybody need any help in that department! :)

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Steve always tells people "I love you" before saying bye to them. Maybe it's the years of Upside Down trauma, worrying that these words could be his last. Maybe it's the fact his parents never say it before leaving (if they even bothered to say anything to him at all). Maybe it's because each time his parents were away he thinks that this might be the time they never come back, and he isn't even sure if they love him. Maybe it's due to his years of King Steve, hurting others more than loving.

It doesn't really matter though, the why. What matters is that Steve has made it his mission to always do it before his goodbyes (especially after round three of the Upside Down). Always making sure to even say a quick "Love you! Bye!" as he is rushing out the door.

At first, everyone is a bit put off by it. Especially Nancy who at first thought it was a love confession until Steve turns to Jonathan and says the exact same thing. The kids think he's being gross and mushy, even an exasperated "mommmm" is thrown in his direction every once in and while. Robin is the only one who is receptive to it right away. A soft, "love you too dingus" she says to him, no matter if they are attached to the hip or in a screaming match that day.

Eventually, though, everyone accepts this as Steve's new normal. Gentle smiles, light snorts, and bruising punches (thanks max) are the responses given. But then after round four of the Upside Down, everyone seems to now embrace this part of Steve. Never forgetting to say "I love you too" in return.

Steve's heart comes a little closer to healing each time.

Steve only begins to realize it's a problem though when it comes to Eddie.

Steve finds that Eddie is the only one he has to resist saying it to. See, Steve over the years has become better at providing verbal affection. Note, his "I love you's" had blossomed into "I am proud of you" and "I'm worried about you" and so much more. He has grown out of the years of repressed emotion (well, he was actively learning to at least).

What Steve hasn't gotten better at is touch. Steve yearns for it, craves it in fact, but can't find it in him to reach out. His fear of rejection is too great. And Steve's friends don't really give out touch to those who don't actively seek it.

Eddie though may be the touchiest person he has ever met. It's small stuff at first.

A shoulder brush.

A clap on the back.

A poke in the ribs.

But then it soon turns into bigger stuff.

A boop on the nose.

A tug at his hair.

A goddamn hug from behind.

It's overwhelming, it's intoxicating. Steve can't really tell if it's good or bad for his health. And Steve knows if he asks Eddie to stop he will. Despite his touchy tendencies, the guy understood boundaries. But the problem is that Steve doesn't want him to stop.

The problem is that Eddie's constant physical affection is starting to collide with Steve's need to express verbal affection. The problem is Eddie is starting to fill the rest of the void in his heart. The problem is Steve...

The problem is Steve has to stop himself from expressing his normal "I love you's" because he knows it will mean something different, something more this time. He knows everyone will notice the difference after their years of hearing him say it.

So, Steve never says it to Eddie.

It's no biggie really. Or so Steve thinks until Eddie corners him in the kitchen during one of their game nights.

"Steve, do you...do you have a problem with me?" Eddie asks shyly, staring down at his boots. It was an odd look on him as Eddie was normally larger than life, commanding a room. It hurt Steve to see him like this.

"What? Why would you think that?" Steve asks shocked.

"Not really a no, Harrington." Eddie chuckles darkly, "And don't think I didn't notice but you kinda have a hangup about saying I love you to everyone except me. And ya know, I wouldn't really be offended really if it was cause we haven't known each other very long and ya know, cause I'm a guy. But then, I see you saying it to Argyle. Real easily in fact. And it wouldn't bother me if it was because we weren't close, but Stevie—" Eddie's voice cracks a little, as he slips into his nickname for Steve. Steve knows now, how serious Eddie is being. "—you've gotten to know me better than anyone in this whole stupid state. And that's including Wayne. Hell, you might even be my best friend even though I'm not yours. I'm not delusional I know no one can knock Robin from that spot." Eddie is rambling so hard that he gives Robin a run for her money. Steve thinks for a moment, that the two have been spending too much time together.

Steve stays silent as he walks towards Eddie to stand directly in front of him. Eddie continues without noticing. "Then I worry, it's because maybe. Maybe it's because you found out that I am gay. And that, you had a problem with that. That you have a problem with me." Eddie's voice starts off shaky but then turns into steel as he finishes. He makes sure to keep direct eye contact with Steve, driving his point.

Steve first thinks, wait Eddie's gay? Then Steve processes everything, panics, and loses his filter completely. Throws his worry about losing his best friend (don't tell Robin, but she's his soulmate so she'll forgive him) out the window, and throws his heart on the table instead. "Jesus, no Eds. I—shit. It's not that at all. Like I don't care about that stuff. You know that. I love Robin regardless."

Eddie gives him a look that screams, we both know why it's different. Steve pushes forwards anyway. "And it's not that I don't want to say it to you. It's just, it's different okay. Like with everyone else, I don't have to worry about it being bullshit. And god that sounds bad, but I don't know how else to say it. And I just know if I say it, if I say it you'll just know it's different, and then you'll hate me and it's one thing for the others to not say it back at first, but I think it might kill me if you didn't. And that's not fair to put that pressure on you." God, now Steve could give Robin a run for her money.

"Sweetheart—"

Steve cuts him off, he knows if he doesn't say it now he won't say it all. "God Eddie if you knew how much I cared—if you knew how much I worried every time you leave. If you knew how much I worry about how I don't say it to you when you leave, how I might not ever get to say it, it would terrify you, Eddie. This isn't a normal amount of affection. This is like—what's the word—astronomical amounts of affection. Cause Eddie, it takes everything in me every single time you walk away to not say I. Love. You."

Steve hears it, how he says it. He knows how it's going to sound before it comes out. How it's different. How it's more. Steve closes his eyes in shame.

Eddie's hand cups Steve's cheek. "Baby."

The hush, but the firm tone makes Steve open his eyes. Eddie has gotten so close they are breathing the same air. Steve's heart stutters.

"Baby," Eddie says again, before giving Steve the one affectionate touch he hasn't gotten yet.

A kiss.

A soft, heartstopping kiss. A kiss that has Steve's soul bursting at the seams.

Steve leans his forehead against Eddie's, feeling content for the first time in weeks. Knowing this was Eddie's way of saying it back.

Though, the delicate "I love you too." that Eddie whispers against Steve's lips doesn't hurt either.

Not even a little bit.

sometimes I set out to write a quick little thing…and sometimes that little thing turns into a big thing. enjoy :)

p.s. I apologize if there are any tense changes, I wrote this at 1 am lol