⭐️⭐️ 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! :)




