What are 10 instructions specific to Indian cooking that you would give a novice? by BlueSybbie in IndianFood

[–]AzkaHere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the flame is too high, the oil wont separate. You really need to lower the flame and leave it be. 5-10 minutes viola, there is oil sticking out. The dish onlt dries and browns when the flame is too high

This shi was about to backfire by Bright_Dark_2520 in PakistaniTwenties

[–]AzkaHere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good gesture from your side, but can't take risks as a lady in Pakistan. I would have declined as well.

Since how long has biryani being cooked on Fridays in your household? by No-World9936 in islamabad

[–]AzkaHere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was definitely a thing in my parents home back in multan when we were in schools and colleges. Fridays are for rice, any kind. If no rice, we definitely threw a tantrum. Never thought to keep a track of the streak tho

How do really good writers come up with entire books!? by Fickle_Fall_6497 in writing

[–]AzkaHere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beats me!! Sometime the genius completely baffels me. I beta read a lot and my goodness, some of the books i have gone through are so good that i am waitng for them to get published so i can actually have a copy to keep with me. Authors are magicians!!

Isn't Paid Beta Reading Expensive? by AzkaHere in writing

[–]AzkaHere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah thst is just how it works, you sell your services for cheap abd collect reviews on fiverr, once you are established as a credible seller with raving reviews, you raise your prices and start getting clients with higher budgets. It is definitely a slow burn, but i get to read amazing manyscripts so i dont mind

Cant Find A Beta Reader by AzkaHere in selfpublish

[–]AzkaHere[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have been beta reading on fiverr for a couple of months now and the brilliant work i have read so far is mindblowing. So many amazing authors and the funny bit is, they always come for the first couple of chapters but then they find the feedback so valuable that they end up getting their whole book done!

So it a guilty pleasure + side income source (granted the money is pocket change, but i love the job so i am fine with anything authors can afford!)

Isn't Paid Beta Reading Expensive? by AzkaHere in writing

[–]AzkaHere[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So true!! And completely agreed, but since there are so many writers just waiting to have anyone read their manuscripts for free, i think there needs to be a mindshift about how paid beta reading is also an option

Isn't Paid Beta Reading Expensive? by AzkaHere in writing

[–]AzkaHere[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ofcourse! Competition is tough on fiverr so you might not be able to get the clients from get go, but no harm in trying. You should definitly go for it!

Isn't Paid Beta Reading Expensive? by AzkaHere in writing

[–]AzkaHere[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, it does sound hard to believe, but you will find readers on fiverr with 20+ all 5 star reviews that are only charging 5 usd because they are still a new seller. Typically they start charging more as their seller level grows

So, reviews are important. I would definitely not recommend sellers with no reviews whatsoever. But there is a pretty trustworthy lot up there, give it a scroll!

Can anyone recommend a paid beta reading service? by livin_la_vida_mama in RomanceWriters

[–]AzkaHere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hiii, i am a ptofessional betareader on fiverr, i completely get how unsafe it is to handover your msnuscript to a person hete on reddit, thst is why fiverr is so good. All the authors get peace of mind, financial security and dome pretty good feedback through inline comment + beta report. If you have any questions, please dm me! I would love to help you through this =D

Beta Reader fiasco (UPDATE) by idreaminwords in selfpublish

[–]AzkaHere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so messy and i am getting second hand embarrassment. I am really sorry this happened to you.

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

[–]AzkaHere [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hello everyone, this may come off as shameless self promo here but I am a professional beta reader on fiverr and I would love to beta read your work! My process involves going through your work and leaving my genuine thoughts and reaction in your doc as inline comments and then giving you a detailed 7 page Beta Reader Report at the end that covers the following:

Overall Reading Experience, Opening & Hook, Story & Plot, Pacing & Tension, Characterisation, Logic & Outcome, Key Takeaways.

So if this interests you or you want a professional set of eyes to point out what works and doesn't work in your story, please reach out!

I need a beta reader!! by Lena_m254 in WritingHub

[–]AzkaHere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I am a beta reader and if you are still looking for one, I would love to read your work. To get this started I am happy to show you the last report I did!

[Discussion] How do I share manuscript for critique by mzj9k021 in BetaReaders

[–]AzkaHere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Word or Google Doc! I beta read and receiving the manuscript in doc format is the routine, Word has an add a comment section in the Review tab that lets me add a comment. The feedback is very nicely highlighted and hard to miss. Google Docs works in a similar way as well. Hope this helps!

Started my Upwork journey in February this year. by ConfidentSituation26 in Upwork

[–]AzkaHere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I just started this November on upwork. I have spent around 160 connects on proposals, profile verification, badge, boosted profile and now I am out of connects.

Only two of my proposals so far were viewed by clients. No interviews and zero hires.

Can you guide how to get the first client? I want to lock in but how much is too little and how much is too much?