Literature Mused Reviewer Application

 

Now this reviewer application form is going to be a little different from before. I am a little sick and tired of most of the reviewers I had before, so this time I'm going to be a little stricter with this application form.



I will not be accepting anybody who will:

  • Do two or three reviews before totally cutting off on my messages
  • Take two weeks before responding to me
  • Make childish and unprofessional reviews

 

The standards I will be expecting:

  • Long, descriptive reviews [Example]
  • No grammatical errors, or otherwise very few
  • Detailed insight. Know what you're talking about
  • I need to see potential in you

 

What I do NOT want:

  • Emoticons. They're only allowed at the end of your review (the reviewer's note).
  • Incorrect Grammar. I'm sorry but why apply if your grammar ?
  • s - anybody who pisses me off
  • ONE-LINERS! I expect a full paragraph for each section of the review. Not some small one-lined sentence.

You are not creating a summary, but detailed feedback.

 

 

Think you can handle my expectations?

Continue on down to fill out the form.

 

 

And for those of you who think I'm being too strict?

Go ahead and get the off this blog post right now. I'm serious. GET OUT!

 



Application Form

AFF Username:

Profile Link:

Review Examples: (At least 2)

About Me:

Rated Stories: (Yes or no)

/Yuri: (Yes or no)

Bias:

Online how many times a week:

Anything else you'd like to mention:




I look forward to working with you!

That is IF you get accepted. :)

 

And if you are hired...

 

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RESPOND TO MY MESSAGES!

 

Then we'll be just fine. :)

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SeaLakes
#1
Oops sorry one more thing! I'm online almost everyday, so I'm usually available. And I read (and write) quickly, which means faster reviews. I'm taking Literature as my subject stream (basically, it's my main subject), which means I'm also pretty good at analyzing plot content (level of superficiality) and writing styles. Yup.

Besides from my obvious love for EXO, I don't mind reading fics based on other characters/idols as well, because I'm not biased like that. Even in my free time, I don't read EXO fics, because I don't treat the characters like the actual idols. They just have the same name. What I'm trying to say here is that I'm not biased like that. Although, from the perspective of the average AFF reader, they do care. So I'm not going to dis-include that entire aspect from my reviews either.

One last thing about me: I read books like drinking water because it's so amazing. To give you a gauge, I can finish the Harry Potter series in a day. Because Rowling's that good, because it's that interesting, and because... I read that fast.

OKAYYY I should shut up now. Bye ^^
SeaLakes
#2
AFF Username: SeaLakes

Profile Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/78311

Review Examples: (At least 2)
Yeah sorry, none yet. Formally, at least. I help my friends edit their essays and fics, but mostly it's done in real life, not on AFF. You could let me try one or two reviews if you want, but after this week (it's exam week now), just so you can look through them, if you want. But you have to tell me, if this is the case.

About Me:
Hmm... I'm from Singapore, and English is my first language. I started writing random drabbles since Primary School (that would be when I was 7-12 years old), simply because I enjoy it. It's fun. I might not know the exact grammar rules, but I have an instinct for what's right, and what's not. And since I've only discovered AFF a few months ago, when EXO debuted, to be exact, I haven't uploaded many stories yet. I'm only in the middle of my first one here, to be honest. You can go and check it out (hopefully in replacement of my reviews), just to make sure my English is up to your standard. But I won't give the link. I don't want to be seen as advertising. OH THE HORROR. Just kidding.
One more thing. Just to give you reasons not to think I am, and I quote, an , I'm not only going to brag about my oh-so-remarkable English. I'm going to talk about me (because I just love myself that much. Kidding.). Firstly, I'm not a pain, I hope. I won't irritate you too much. I'm pretty punctual with requests because I actually care about my readers. I take criticism well, and I'm strict, when I need to be. Then again, I'm also very nice. And I try not to spam. As an aside, being long-winded isn't counted, I promise my author's notes won't be this long.

Rated Stories: Yes.

/Yuri: Yes, grudgingly though.

Bias: EXO <3 Except Suho, Xiumin, DO.

Online how many times a week: Depends. On average, 3-5.

Anything else you'd like to mention: Whatever your decision, I would appreciate it if you let me know :D Thanks!
XiaoZhen
#3
AFF Username: XiaoZhen

Profile Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/71974

Review Examples: Sorry, none

About Me: I'm 19 years old. English is my second language, learning it since Pre-school. I'm currently studying in Australia (have been here for more than a year now). I already wrote 6 completed stories and have 1 that is still on-going. I follow KPOP and CPOP (I think it's a plus point since not a lot of people follow Chinese / Taiwanese artists anymore, so if you hire me and there are writers who doesn't wrote about KPOP can be reviewed by me).

Rated Stories: Yes (even ____ and violent ones)

/Yuri: No. (I also do not read ______, mpreg, and gender bender)

Bias: None. (I do not lean towards certain people / person. Thus when I read something I generally read it based on the story, not the characters. Which I think is a plus point because I can give fair reviews without having my personal bias taken into consideration)

Online how many times a week: everyday

Anything else you'd like to mention: IELTS point = 7.5 (I know it's not that high, but I have to remind you that this was taken 2 years ago before I went to Australia and have further training).

I know I don't have any experience, but I think I will do great. I'm easy for contact and I'm quite knowledgeable. Even if there is something I don't know, I like to research. I hope you hire me. I need some experience. I think being a reviewer will help boost up my writing skills even more.
Thanks.
-melonfreak
#4
AFF Username: INFINITEaddict193

Profile Link:http://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/195393

Review Examples: I haven't written any reviews before but hey, everyone has a first time. I have written fics though, you could go and look at those if you want to see if my grammar is okay?

About Me: Well, I love writing fics and I have currently written 4 in total. 2 on AFF and another 2 on fanfiction.net. One of my best strengths in school is English therefore I know I will do well as a reviewer.

Rated Stories: No

/Yuri: Yes

Bias: INFINITE

Online how many times a week: Everyday unless I am on holiday

Anything else you'd like to mention: If you do hire me, I just need to tell you that on Mon 6th-Thurs 10th GMT I will be on hiatus. Oh, and I have OCD. That's all.
ExistentBeing #5
AFF Username: ExistentBeing

Profile Link: www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/172342

Review Examples: I hope that it's okay that I haven't written any reviews before. Really, I write them in my head all of the time.

About Me: I'm currently 16 years old, but will be attending a community college this upcoming school year as a "Running Start" student; in other words, I'll be receiving high school credit and college credit at the same time. Although I haven't started class yet, I plan on majoring in English, and, eventually, to become a professional editor. When I read books or watch movies I'm constantly making critiques. Because of this, I think that I can do well as a reviewer.

Rated Stories: Yes

/Yuri: Yes

Bias: U-KISS

Online how many times a week: Everyday

Anything else you'd like to mention: I don't mean to be rude, by any means, but I would like to correct you on something. I read through your example review, and you wrote that the problem with a sentence - "You maybe would be thinking that I’m a pathetic girl by now, but let me just tell you honestly, you are the one that is actually pathetic." - in the story you were reviewing is the comma between "honestly" and "you." That is actually not the problem with this sentence. The wording itself is terrible; the correct sentence would be somewhere along the lines of: By now you may be thinking that I'm a pathetic girl, but, let me just tell you honestly, it is actually you that is pathetic. Even then, the wording could be improved immensely, and still retain a casual tone.

Please reference: www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/commas.asp

Although it may seem this way, I'm not trying to be rude. I just want you to get a taste of what a Grammar Nazi I really am, since I don't have any example reviews; and I'm just as critical when it comes to plot and substance. I'm not sure; I think I may come off as harsh, but I think that's what makes me good for the job.
golferox
#6
AFF Username: golferox

Profile Link:http://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/12602

Review Examples: (At least 2)

http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/176679/4/inspired-corrections-review-shop-open-request-review-reviewshop

http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/176679/6/inspired-corrections-review-shop-open-request-review-reviewshop

About Me: I'm a college student currently on summer vacation and bored out of my mind. I like to procrastinate writing my own fics with reviewing other people, plus I like thinking that MAYBE I helped somebody? I'm no grammar nazi or English major, but I've read enough to know a good story when I see one and a bad one when I want to run and my grammar gets me A's in school. Everything I know about fiction has come from what I have figured out myself through experimentation and high school English classes.


Rated Stories: Yes, for /language/mature themes/horror...anything, really. I'm still waiting for somebody to scare me (I read cannibalism stories over lunch lately (on accident!))

/Yuri: Yes, to both

Bias:Um, all of Super Junior? I'm officially Sungmin biased, but I cheat on him with Hyukjae and Zhou Mi is my gorgeous Chinese love and HAVE YOU SEEN KYUHYUN'S LATELY? And Minzy is the most gorgeous thing ever and NU'EST is pretty freaking cool too and I have a crush on CNBlue's bassist...you see where this is going? It's creating run-on's, that is where it is going.

Online how many times a week:every second of every day (no really, I sit on my phone at work because they don't give me work to do.) So basically, if you message me, I get back to you in like 3-4 hours unless I'm sleeping (which I do a lot.)

Anything else you'd like to mention:Uhm? I really want to be part of a review shop! I have my own, but people don't really request so I'm kind of bored and have a lack of procrastination tools! I do plan on closing down my own shop if I get hired into another. I just about maxed out this comment box/talks to much
incubus #7
AFF Username: KpopLover15751

Profile Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/136626

Review Examples:
1) http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/221216/3/a-n-t-i-q-u-e-c-l-o-c-k-review-shop-open-request-review-shop-reviewshop

2) http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/193138/18/the-exotic-review-shop-open-xd-kpop-request-review-hiring-shop-requestshop-reviewshop

3) http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/176062/22/kimchi-dumplings-review-shop-open-apply-review-shop-reviewshop

About Me: I have been reviewing for a few months and I like giving thorough feedback to the authors requesting. I am strict however I can be lenient if it is their first time writing. I absolutely love and romantic comedy genres as well as angst. I am here to learn whilst teaching and even looking for a good story to subscribe to!

Rated Stories: Yes-Cursing No-

/Yuri: Yes

Bias: Sungmin (Super Junior) Infinite, SHINee, EXO, B2ST.

Online how many times a week: Everyday!

Anything else you'd like to mention: I hope you consider me please! Please don't judge by my age! =D Hwaiting for your shop! It is a great shop by the way.
YOLOes #8
AFF Username: YOLOes

Profile Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/190536

Review Examples: Unfortunately, I have no reviews.

About Me: Well, my name is Sora. My time zone is EST and I'm 15 years old. I love reading fanfics and I haven't had the chance to review any fanfics but I would love to. This account is a new one. I had to trash my old one since some things happened that revolved around it but I have been an AFF member for more than 2 years now. I don't mind reading and in fact, I encourage fanfics. I'm actually a bit educated on the anatomy and physiology of the structures and the roles of the human reproductive system and whatnot.

Rated Stories: Yes. It can be as descriptive as you want. I can actually give some advice in this area as well.

/Yuri: Yes but I'm not a big fan of it.

Bias: Yong Junhyung, Bang Yongguk, GD & TOP, and Jay Park.

Online how many times a week: Everyday

Anything else you'd like to mention: Like I mentioned earlier, I haven't done any reviews yet but I want that to change. I want to help people with their writing and grammar and a review shop seems like a good place to start, seeing as though many people don't just post on someone's wall for a review. I would love to be a part of this shop and if you accept me, I won't let you down. I also apologize for not having any examples.
Shyvana
#9
AFF Username: Shyvana

Profile Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/138081

Review Examples: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UIJq4YEsm_xrkHCJzTv-R7fw8txS31qf6Dwnx3Q5694/edit

About Me: I'm not a professional critic but I know a good story when I read one. I'm a very picky reader and an honest reviewer. I like boy groups in general so I wouldn't mind whoever the characters are. I'm not always free since I'm in college right now. :D

Rated Stories: Yes

/Yuri: NO

Bias: Dongwoon, Simon, Xiumin, Yongguk + a bit of Jaejoong & Jay Park

Online how many times a week: on weekends

Anything else you'd like to mention: I like bunnies :) haha loljk
YoonHaereal
#10
AFF Username:YoonHaereal(I'm going to change that soon but as usual,I have to gather up my karmas.I know you don't care but I was just saying or rather informing.That's all)

Profile Link:http://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/95319

Review Examples:I haven't reviewed any stories yet but I read a lot of stories and I don't leave unless I haven't left a comment.It's also for the improvement of the story though and I'd say all authors must reflect to every feedback they receive.

About Me:Hey,my name is Shiyeon.14 years old for your information and I have this habit of criticizing any work especially stories.I hate lame stories(not that I'm referring to someone or something though) because I know it might be boring.Also,I have been looking for a review shop who's hiring and I found this section so I hope you won't mind.That's all.I don't think I need to blurt a couple of nonsense things about me.

Rated Stories: Yes but not too detailed

/Yuri: Yes

Bias:Yoona,Luhan,Krystal,Victoria and Taeyeon

Online how many times a week:I'm online everyday after school and I always do my work as to how I was instructed to do it.

Anything else you'd like to mention:
So,as everyone could see,I'm applying here because finally(?) I have decided to try on reviewing stories.I am not contented on just leaving comments because I know most authors would find it disgusting and disregard it.Also,I'm hoping to be accepted.I am humble though.Friendly but strict on stories.If ever I am to be accepted,expect me to do my utmost best as a reviewer.
MochiSTYLE #11
AFF Username: JashinFreako

Profile Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/53875

Review Examples: I haven't reviewed any stories yet.

About Me: Please call me Seki. I've read stories that are creative and interesting but sometimes I stop reading them because the writers' grammar is quite bad. I'd like to help them although I'm not an ace in the English language but I think my grammar is quite good. I really want to help the authors improve their writing.

Rated Stories: No

/Yuri: I read but not yuri.

Bias: Hyunseung, INFINITE (all of them), Sunye

Online how many times a week: I'm online almost everyday but sometimes there are problems with the Internet connenction.

Anything else you'd like to mention: I usually read but I read fics about a random girl and a K-POP idol as well. Yuri fanfics don't really interest me. Thank you!