Looking for a ‘partner in crime’ beta/proof reader 18+

[D.S.]

Genre: erotica combined with paranormal, horror, mystery, fantasy, romance

several as of now unfinished projects

Hello! I am a self-publishing author writing novels that always belong to the erotica genre. However other genres like horror, paranormal, sci-fi and romance are always involved.

I am looking for beta-/proof readers, who share the passion for stories like mine and are interested in a ‘partnership’ of sorts concerning all my upcoming novels. I hope to have at least three up to five and two spots are already filled, although one is currently unavailable for me.

Right now I am not able to afford paying for services, but when a novel, which was proof- & beta-read by my ‘partner’ becomes successful, I plan to my partner a fair share my winnings. What that is, we can discuss when we cross that bridge. Or I just write a book for you as a thank you. ;)

Feel free to ask me any question here, and if you are interested in working together with me, please contact me privately, so that we can get to know each other and figure out, if we would make a good team.

Of course it would be helpful if you would already know my work. Already published books are The Beast And Me and The Beast in Me.

I was told that I might be more specific, so I want to add this:

What do I expect of a beta?
Keeping an eye open for spelling, punctuation, and tense errors, but more importantly making sure that I use proper English. It has to sound right.
Then of course plot flaws, contingencies, and comprehensibility.
Last but not least feedback, if the story is interesting at all, what you liked, disliked, your thoughts about what might happen next. So I can fathom what potential readers might think.
But I don't expect my beta to write my story for me, that's my job.

I act in accordance with my beta. I don't expect that I am highest priority. Real life, family, work comes first. I like to work as a team and I dislike pressure. So, if we work together I would send a chapter to you and you work through it, correct and/or suggest changes, maybe explain why you feel a change is needed and if I have any questions I mail back to you. After that you receive the next chapter, and so on.
All I do expect in return is open and honest communication. If you don't have much time the following days, just tell me and I won't get nervous. Do you feel like the story isn't heading in a good direction? Tell me and explain. Do you feel uncomfortable with beta-reading the story let me know, and we'll be fine.
I appreciate all the help I can get and I want my beta and me working together harmonically.

[[deleted user]]

I'll have a peek and see if it's a genre I'd read. :)

[D.S.]

Thank you , I appreciate it. But I guess it's hard for me to see, if you could fit together, when you haven't any books shelved and the only written review is about your own book.

I honestly prefer non-authors, simply because sole readers have a different view on things than authors have. I hope you understand.

[[deleted user]]

I have a reader account too. Kept them separate. Hehe. :)

[D.S.]

Oh, okay. Well, I do read myself, too. Still, I feel it's different for me to beta-read stories, because I am a writer myself. That's why I am preferring readers.
Honestly, because I have had bad experience. Not only was I swamped with suggestions to change the story, but also my writing style and I can't have that.