Proof Readers Needed!

The 1st and 2nd round of Beta Readers were awesome! So much improvement has been implemented to the story because of their feedback. Once again, I need volunteer readers willing to read and look for typos on the edited draft this time.

I need you! Join the Proof Readers! The proof readers will be needed in about 3 months, in October, 2023! A digital draft will be sent to you for reading should you wish to participate! Becoming a proof reader is easy!

Three Easy Steps

Read this entire page.

2. Read the summary of the book you will be proof reading.

3. Fill out the form and hit submit to be on the Proof Reader team!

Step One:

What is a proof reader?

Description: A proof reader is someone who reads the not yet published, but edited, manuscript and looks for typos and inconstancies before the book goes to print. You can help the author perfect this novel by reading the story and highlighting any mistakes. Feedback as to the story and characters at this time is no longer the objective, as the beta readers gave that sort of feedback previously and the final changes to the story have been made. You will be looking for anything that looks off including: typos, misspellings of names, layout design, spaces, sections breaks, and overall feel when looking at the words on the page. Does the layout make your eyes and brain feel happy and relaxed when you look at the book, or does the layout make you feel claustrophobic? Is the font too small? Are there any random blank pages? These are the types of feedback Proof Readers supply the author.

After you read and enjoy the digital copy (which will be emailed to you via shared through google docs) S. R. Usher will send a personal email to collect your feedback. This feedback is crucial to polish the final draft. Your participation is appreciated and needed! To be a proof reader fill out the simple form to sign up!

Timeline: Digital drafts will be emailed out October 2023 (precise date to follow) & you will be provided access to the book for two weeks.

Rules: This is a volunteer position and you will not be paid, nor will you be charged for the digital PDF of the book. Only the information you see in the form is required to join my proof team! This is for everyone all ages—ages 18 and up; and ages 13 and up with parents permission. I respect your privacy. Submitting this form is your consent to be contacted by myself (the author) through email. All information provided must be true. In addition to being a proof reader, you will be subscribed to Evynlore’s mailing list for future updates (its a personal mailing list I, the author, send updates out on). Please check your spam folders, as I am not spam. :)

You may not digitally share, print, or sell the PDF provided to you and your access will be limited to two weeks (unless you ask me for more time). All information and story is under copyright.

Author Note: “I will be reading your feedback personally. I really appreciate your time and hope you will enjoy reading the first book to the Evynlore Series.” ~S. R. Usher

Gift: As a thank you for your participation, S. R. Usher would like to email you a printable official piece of Evynlore artwork, digitally signed, dated, numbered and drawn by yours truly. When you send the feedback email, let me know which realm crest you would like to receive as your thank you: Wolf, Dragon, Rhino or Ferret. You can see these four crests under the digital art ‘gallery’ page.

Step Two:

What you will be reading: Please read the below summary of the overall series and the summary of book one to be sure this is the type of story you enjoy reading.

FANTASY FICTION | HEROIC FANTASY | ACTION & ADVENTURE

S. R. Usher's "The Evynlore Series" is a twelve-book saga for young adult and adult readers. Evyn means the Maker is gracious and lore means story. Together Evyn-lore is the story of the people who experience the Maker’s grace. Evynlore is an alternate world, which separated from Earth a few hundred years after the Great Flood. Magic and dragons coexist with humans in Evynlore, and Evynlore is linked to Earth through forbidden portals that may one day endanger both worlds. Follow compelling characters who must decide between the Maker's will and their own desires as they strive to save their beloved land and people. This immersive fantasy series features dinosaurs, dunamis, and the intriguing people of the twelve Delnor bloodlines.

BOOK ONE | AN UNKNOWN PAST | RELEASES 2023

Ellastiléa’s dreams overflow with visions of a mystical world, its war, and a person made of starlight. Her city-life takes a dramatic turn when she's transported to Evynlore, the very world she dreams of. To save the world and ensure survival, she must vanquish an evil sorcerer.

Two daunting obstacles haunt her. Firstly, she grapples with fear of death and uncertainty about her afterlife, yearning for a neutral eternity away from God while escaping hell. Secondly, as a pacifist, she must find a way to conquer the sorcerer without taking his life.

Can victory come without bloodshed? After the last spell is cast and the final prayer uttered, will she discover that the solution to inner peace and saving the world is one and the same?

Step Three:

Please watch the book trailer on the home page or novel page, as well.

If this is your type of story please fill out the form below and sign the non-disclosure. I would love to have you as a Proof Reader!

Free, easy, and hopefully enjoyable!

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email (please use a gmail email as manuscript is shared through Google Docs)

Your Age

This helps the author know which age groups are interested.

Your Gender

This helps the author know who to market the story too once it is published.

How many books a month do you read?

Please name a few novels you have read.

Include the book's genre if you can.

Please Check One

I am under 18 and have my parent's permission.

I am over 18

Beta Reader Non-disclosure Agreement

This Nondisclosure Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between S. R. Usher and the person (you) entrusted with beta reading (“Receiving Party,” or “Beta Reader”) for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized disclosure of S. R. Usher (“Author”) confidential Information as defined below. The parties agree to enter into a confidential relationship with respect to the disclosure of confidential information of The Unknown Past and by extension the Evynlore Series. 1. DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Any Author’s work received for the purposes of beta reading, whether it be in electronic or in hard-copy form and a full manuscript or an excerpt. Also any information given by email, post mail, or any other means of communication. 2. EXCLUSIONS. If an Author has published the work that Beta Reader has been asked to beta read, Beta Reader will be allowed to speak (verbally or electronically) with members of the public regarding the work but not physically or electronically share it, unless a physical copy has been freely given as a gift from the Author or legally purchased from a book retailer or, if an electronic version, purchased from a physical or digital book retailer (through which the Author has legally given permission to share the work). The Beta Reader has permission to post a review on book review websites (e.g. Amazon, Goodreads) based only on the finished and public version of the book. If the Beta Reader wishes to post a review based on the unfinished and raw manuscript they beta read, then the review must be approved by the Author as the raw manuscript may not accurately reflect the finished manuscript. The Beta Reader has permission to speak with the Author regarding the Author's work. 3. AUTHOR HOLDS ALL RIGHTS. The Beta Reader agrees and confirms that any and all work submitted to them from S. R. Usher is the rightful intellectual property and copyrighted material of the Author. The submission of material for beta reading and/or editing privileges made exclusively under this agreement is in no way to be represented as purchased property. 4. TEMPORARY ACCESS. The unfinished digital manuscript the Beta Reader is given temporary access to, may not be downloaded, stored, or printed during the Beta Reader period or after. 5. NO SHARING ALLOWED. The Beta Reader agrees that under no circumstances will they redistribute, copy (either electronically or physically), share, or make public any material in any size or quantity to any third party outside of this Agreement. The Beta Reader understands that this includes but is not limited to piracy, speaking about manuscript contents with anyone other than the Author, and duplicating the manuscript in any form. 6. LEGAL PROTECTION BY GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be upheld by the legal authority (court) that presides over the Author’s and the Beta Reader’s state and/or country of residence. The Author has the right to prosecute any and all violations of the Agreement by any legal means available. 7. LIABILITY. Beta Reader is solely responsible for any violation of this Agreement. S. R. Usher will not be held liable for Beta Reader’s actions. 8. LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement will be valid indefinitely, unless otherwise specified in writing and signed by both parties, even in the event Beta Reader is no longer associated with S. R. Usher. 9. WHO AND WHAT IS IN THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement is in relation to the Beta Reading of the unfinished, unpublished manuscript The Unknown Past, written by S. R. Usher and any other related material submitted to the Beta Reader. The Beta Reader agrees that all feedback offered is without compensation and is to be released to the Author for S. R. Usher's interpretation and use. The Beta Reader gives the rights of their suggestions, ideas and feedback to the Author to become S. R. Usher's intellectual property should Author choose to use their suggestions, ideas and feedback. 10. LEGAL POWER. Upon agreement to Beta Read this work, the Beta Reader is automatically placed under the legal power of this agreement and understands the above, as well as has read and understands the notice of copyright, trademark and intellectual property below. NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Book copyright: All rights reserved. This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise. Art copyright: All rights reserved. All artwork and symbols representing Evynlore, may not be reproduced in any form, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise. Evynlore ®️ is a registered trademark Realms and Resources Evynlore TCG ®️ is a registered trademark All fictional "made up" names (characters, places, languages, etc) which are found in The Evynlore Series are trademarked. They may not be reproduced, used, sold, copied, or infringed upon in any way and are the sole property of the Author. All fictional characters with "real" names hold a derivative copyright based upon the character's unique qualities, description, and connection to the story and cannot be used in any other story, in any media form (books, social media, movie, TV, audio, or likewise storytelling and entertainment outlets). For an all inclusive intellectual property character name list please see phonetic pronunciation page in back of [The Unknown Past] manuscript. For permission requests, write to the owner, at "Attention: Permissions Coordinator," at the address evynlore@gmail.com. Author Signature: S. R. Usher (AKA Sierra Lynn Rojas) Please sign and date below,