Year-long NaNo discussion

A place to backup my basic "Reading Details" sheets, and give a quick overview of my system. It comes off as really strict/almost on par with what an editor would look for, but I'm really just looking for the questions to be answered (and I expect a variety of responses, either detailed or just "I liked it," depending on the beta's reading experience).
Also, details on what I'm willing to beta/alpha myself.

Overview:

Alpha reading is typically going over rough/first draft stories, with focus on plot and development. I may change the types of questions depending on the story and its focus, and ask for more detailed/in-depth answers.

Beta reading is typically going over stories that have gone through several drafts/edits already, with focus on enjoyment and comprehension. Again, I may change the types of questions depending on the story and its focus.

My Alpha'ing/Beta'ing:

[Will fill this out later]

What I will/won't read:

I'll read pretty much anything except for erotica, slash, and straight up romance.

I don't like curse words. I'll tolerate them if they're few and far between, say only five or so in a novel-length work, or made up and not numerous--eg, "caradung", "dragon's teeth," " Odin's/Iubdan's/someone's beard" etc. I will put books down if I get annoyed with the curse words (like Maze Runner. The slang/curse words were obvious replacements for real curse words and I could tell you what words they were replacing without even trying).

No extreme torture scenes. Hints, reactions and whatnot are good, though. (See books like Circus Phantasm or Morgan L. Busse's Follower of the Word series. Heck, you could even look at the way the Marvel movies handled Loki's time with The Other/etc.)

No long descriptions of gore. It's unnecessary, and often gratuitous. If you write like R.L. Stein, and I have a paperback copy, I will tear out pages to line the bird cage. If it's a kindle copy, I will have to settle for the less gratifying option of deleting it.

Reading preferences:

Fantasy is my main genre. I love reading it, I love writing it. I'm aware of a majority of tropes, and love/hate them depending on how they're handled.
Pretty much the only Fiction trope I loathe more than the smell of skunk is the Love Triangle. Give me a clumsy-but-perfect-with-weapons Chosen One any day.

How I read as a writer:


How I read as a consumer:

How I critique:

Sheet 1:

ALPHA READING DETAILS
[Short Story, Novelette, Novella, Novel]
[Title]

What to expect:
As an Alpha reader, you will be expected to look at character development, plot, and flow. You’ll be expected to give honest feedback on both hooks and problems.
The story you will be reading will be either in its rough draft or first draft stage. As an Alpha reader, you need not focus on grammar and punctuation; I’ll be saving that for Beta readers.
If you’re not interested in Alpha reading, but are in Beta, then let me know and I’ll contact you when I’m ready for the Beta read.

How it will work:
I have a [however many words/chapters are written], all of which you’ll receive when you agree to Alpha read. If I have more written when you agree to Alpha read, you will receive it.
My goal is [general time frame of completion]. As soon as I complete each [section], it will be sent to you (in Word or PDF format, via email) for Alpha reading.
You don’t have to respond to each part right away. You can take notes as you go, then send them all in when I am finished writing [(average number of chapters, and/or word count per chapter, to give an idea of how long )]. Notes can be taken in the document itself using the "Comment" feature, or compiled separately.
The deadline of completion, for both me and the Alpha reader, is [hoped-for time of completion]. If something happens that requires an extended time (for either party), the deadline will be [extension date].
Unless you object, when the book is published [(hoped-for publication date)], I would like to include an acknowledgements page with your name (first only, first and last, or pseudonym, whichever you prefer) on it.

Questions to keep in mind:

General
• What did you like/dislike about this section?
• What were some assumptions, based on what you’ve read previously, about this chapter/group of chapters?
• What made you want to keep reading?

Characters
• Do they have unique voices, or do you find yourself thinking along the lines of, “Gah, they all sound the same, I can’t tell who’s talking!”?
• Is there any point at which the character/s seems to be acting without motivation?
• What character/s did you find yourself drawn to?

Plot
• Are there any stretches in reasoning?
• Did it turn out the way you expected?

Flow
• Do the scenes and chapters transition smoothly, or do you find yourself jerked out of the story when reading a new scene/chapter?
• Is there any unnecessary detail that pulls you out of the story?

Sheet 2:

Beta Reading Details
[Short Story, Novelette, Novella, Novel]
[Name of story]

What to expect:
As a Beta reader for this project, you will be expected to look at character development, [If Applicable- theme], and flow. You’ll be expected to give honest feedback on both hooks and problems. This story has likely already gone through several drafts, so the main focus will be on enjoyment and comprehension. If you notice any grammar or punctuation mistakes, I would appreciate a note (though this isn't necessary, as I'll either edit it myself and/or send it to an editor).

How it will work:
This story is [words, pages, chapters] long. I will be expecting it back within [timeframe]. If needed, [extension date].
You can answer the questions provided directly in this document, or simply keep them in mind while reading, and add comments to the manuscript document.
Unless you object, I would like to include an acknowledgements page with your name (first only, first and last initial, or a pseudonym, whichever you prefer) on it when the book is published.

Questions to keep in mind:

Character Development:
• Do they have unique voices, or do you find yourself thinking along the lines of, “Gah, they all sound the same, I can’t tell who’s talking!”?
• What character/s did you find yourself drawn to, or repulsed by? Why?

[Short Story Only:
• Even though this is a short story, and thus doesn’t feature a lot of character explanation (backstory, their “regular world”, etc.), did you get a sense of individuality from each character?]

[If Applicable- Theme:
• What theme did you see in the story?
• Was the theme too obvious? Not enough?
• Did anything confuse you?
• Did you think the details in the story were better done than the plot/theme itself?]

Flow:
• Do the scenes and chapters transition smoothly, or do you find yourself jerked out of the story when reading a new scene?
• Is there any unnecessary detail that pulls you out of the story?

[Short Story Only:
• As a short story, this story probably begins partway through an important revelation or happening in the MC’s life. Did you think the opening was too truncated, or that there needed to be more of an intro to the characters/problems?]