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This space is for anyone interested in Alpha/Beta reader things for what I am working on. Oh, and my humor is kinda trash, but gleefully put on display!
My updates will juggle between a wasteland and clumpy hills so be prepared. Who I Am-
Hey, I’m Scarlet Olivia. I wrangle stories, outlines, and way too many character arcs, usually with more tea than sense. I’ve been making up worlds for over twenty years, and most of my drafts look like a crime scene until I clean them up. Writing is equal parts chaos and catharsis for me, and I wouldn’t have it
So, it's been a bit since I made a post and I thought I'd give some insight as to why I am doing this.
I am offering my skills or just an ear because finding affordable help isn't easy. Most writers pay a couple hundred per chapter. This is no small chunk, especially with the way things are right now. I have skills that can help while saving that money and as a writer myself? I know the struggle.
If you check my Ko-fi, you’ll see I’m open to hearing people’s ideas for a low fee.
How many times have we had an idea, but wished we could just talk to some random stranger to get an honest read on it? If you spend twenty dollars on me, it's no different than that impulse buy off Amazon. Only difference is, I am happy to tell you what I think and how I think it. When was the last time a twenty turned out to be what you may have needed?
It doesn’t have to be about writing either. An idea is an idea. If you want a neutral party who won’t just nod along, think of me. I’ll set the chat boundaries up front, we’ll talk (text or voice, its up to you), and you’ll leave with more than you had going in.
Come seek me out, what do you have to lose?
I’m not a therapist. Just someone who listens, thinks, and tries to be the kind of person I once needed myself. Hell, there are days I still do! lol.
https://ko-fi.com/misbegottencrow
09/24/2025
Also, in case you don't wanna look at Discord, here is a link to my Ko-Fi, I do have commissions available as well as some optional things too.
https://ko-fi.com/misbegottencrow
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So, I created a Discord for anyone looking to chat, hang out or even just a space to commiserate with other writers:
https://discord.gg/qrHRbCYk7V
With luck you'll join me here so all of us can feel less like we are screaming into the void!
Join the Crow Caws Discord Server! Check out the Crow Caws community on Discord - hang out with 3 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
09/24/2025
A Bit About Writing
Writing isn’t easy, and finding genuine feedback is even harder. Too often, it feels like you’re shouting into the void or being told to “just write to market” if you want to be taken seriously.
In my latest piece, I talk about the tension between holding onto your voice and chasing what sells. I’ve spent years working through that struggle, and what I’ve found is this: community and honest critique matter more than formulas.
This isn’t just about getting words on a page. It’s about learning, connecting, and pushing to grow in ways that keep your writing alive instead of hollow.
If that resonates, you can read the full article here:
https://misbegottencrow.beehiiv.com/p/a-bit-about-writing
I’m also building a newsletter, Crow Caws, where I share project updates and invite readers into the process. There’s room for alpha and beta readers too, if you like seeing stories before they’re fully formed.
A Bit About Writing That is why you are here after all, right?
I'm Scarlet Olivia, a 20+ year storyteller who thrives in chaos. My drafts are crime scenes until I tidy up. Get ready to laugh at my expense when you...
Join me for:
• Raw first drafts
• Messy outlines
• Behind-the-scenes mayhem
And so much more!
Subscribe now and bear with me as we figure this out together here at Crow Caws or through my newsletter at misbegottencrow.beehiiv.com
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