Did I make a mistake with the edit?

[August_Bouvier]

I submitted my first story via my profile, via the C &P method.

I misread the description of the Pending status on one of the FAQ pages, thinking that Pending meant the story hadn't been reviewed and that I could still make changes. <cringe>

So within 24 to 36 hours of first sumitting the story, I clicked on the Pending tab which takes you to Make Changes, which I did. Several times. When I clicked Preview, said changes appeared. Then I clicked submit.

I went back to the FAQ page in question and read that edits must be resubmited with the word EDIT in the title.

Will the changes I made over the weekend, while the story was in Pending status not appear in the submission because I didn't put Edit behind the title? Should I go back in and do this?

"Have you made changes to the work OR even just viewed it & hit SUBMIT while it is "Pending"? Stories and poems are approved by date, oldest to newest. Whenever the author makes changes to a story or poem - oreven if the author clicks on the submission and hits SUBMIT again - that submission is moved to the end of the queue. To speed up the posting of your work, only make changes when necessary."

The part above, gives the impression that by clicking the Make Changes tab, as I did, said changes would appear.

Confused,

August

 

[MarshAlien]

The changes that you made will appear as you wanted them. "EDIT" needs to be used only when you want to change a story that has already been posted. So you're fine. The only catch is that making changes in your story may delay its posting, as it may be put back at the end of the queue. In which case, you may legitimately begin a thread entitled, "Jenny, How Long Will It Take For My Story to Be Posted." But I wouldn't do that either.

 

[August_Bouvier]

Whew!!

I can't begin to tell you how relieved I am. I'm fine with being bumped to the back of the line, as long as story's fine.

Thank you.

 

[DesertPirate]

The changes that you made will appear as you wanted them. "EDIT" needs to be used only when you want to change a story that has already been posted. So you're fine. The only catch is that making changes in your story may delay its posting, as it may be put back at the end of the queue. In which case, you may legitimately begin a thread entitled, "Jenny, How Long Will It Take For My Story to Be Posted." But I wouldn't do that either.

Are you trying to get him gutted filleted and hung on the top of the page?

Marsh did you get that nasty streak from Molly or is your own getting polished?

 

[sweetness6280]

The changes that you made will appear as you wanted them. "EDIT" needs to be used only when you want to change a story that has already been posted. So you're fine. The only catch is that making changes in your story may delay its posting, as it may be put back at the end of the queue. In which case, you may legitimately begin a thread entitled, "Jenny, How Long Will It Take For My Story to Be Posted." But I wouldn't do that either.

You are an evil little alien.

 

[MarshAlien]

Are you trying to get him gutted filleted and hung on the top of the page?

I didn't say he should do it. I said he could do it. And I specifically said I wouldn't. These newbies have to have some free will.

Marsh did you get that nasty streak from Molly or is your own getting polished?

Everything I got from Molly has been cleared up with antibiotics.

You are an evil little alien.

Little? Did she say I was little?

 

[SweetWitch]

You are an evil little alien.

Yes, he is. And soon we will remember him fondly.

Everything I got from Molly has been cleared up with antibiotics.

Sweetie? You know I'm going to hurt you, right? I just want to make sure you're clear on that, because I don't want any hard feelings when you're lying in a pool of your own green blood.

My dear August, please do not believe a word of what the Alien has said. He's not of this world and is on a mission to destroy us all -- one at a time. Avoid him at every turn. He is the epitome of evil. This is the best advice I can offer in Litdom.

Best of luck on your story, doll.

 

[MarshAlien]

Yes, he is. And soon we will remember him fondly.




Sweetie? You know I'm going to hurt you, right? I just want to make sure you're clear on that, because I don't want any hard feelings when you're lying in a pool of your own green blood.

My dear August, please do not believe a word of what the Alien has said. He's not of this world and is on a mission to destroy us all -- one at a time. Avoid him at every turn. He is the epitome of evil. This is the best advice I can offer in Litdom.

Best of luck on your story, doll.

Kinda like wavin' a china shop in front of a bull, wasn't it?

Aren't you glad you joined, August? Isn't it nice to be among friends?

 

[August_Bouvier]

Thank you, SweetWitch for the warning and the welcome. What a playful bunch you are.

 

[sweetness6280]

I didn't say he should do it. I said he could do it. And I specifically said I wouldn't. These newbies have to have some free will.



Everything I got from Molly has been cleared up with antibiotics.



Little? Did she say I was little?

Without evidence to the contrary, little.

 

[SweetWitch]

Kinda like wavin' a china shop in front of a bull, wasn't it?

Aren't you glad you joined, August? Isn't it nice to be among friends?

Marsh, love, you're no longer allowed to talk to the newbies.

Thank you, SweetWitch for the warning and the welcome. What a playful bunch you are.

Ah, hell, honey. I'm just gettin' warmed up.

 

[MarshAlien]

Thank you, SweetWitch for the warning and the welcome. What a playful bunch you are.

They're very playful until you get your first look at their canine teeth. Then it's all "nice kitty, good doggie, back off witch!"

Seriously, welcome to Lit.

 

[SweetWitch]

They're very playful until you get your first look at their canine teeth. Then it's all "nice kitty, good doggie, back off witch!"

Seriously, welcome to Lit.

You mean these teeth? Bite an alien one time and they make a federal case of it.

 

[MarshAlien]

Without evidence to the contrary, little.

See, this is why we aliens don't socialize well. We just don't dare that easily.

 

[MarshAlien]

Marsh, love, you're no longer allowed to talk to the newbies.

I think that spell wore off. Speaking of spelling, don't think I didn't see this the first time.

 

[DesertPirate]

Damn I love this place!

Marsh, she is very persuasive, be careful?

Welcome August

 

[MarshAlien]

Damn I love this place!

Marsh, she is very persuasive, be careful?

Welcome August

By persuasive, do you mean silver-tongued, honey-voiced, or carrying a large wooden club?

 

[sweetness6280]

See, this is why we aliens don't socialize well. We just don't dare that easily.

Wasn't a dare, darlin. Just a simple statement.

 

[SweetWitch]

I think that spell wore off. Speaking of spelling, don't think I didn't see this the first time.

Making fun of my dyslexia again?

By persuasive, do you mean silver-tongued, honey-voiced, or carrying a large wooden club?

You should be so lucky as to hear my honeyed voice. It's enough to make men melt when I whisper in their ears.

Damn I love this place!

Marsh, she is very persuasive, be careful?

Welcome August

Hi, poodle, daaaaahlink.

 

[MarshAlien]

You should be so lucky as to hear my honeyed voice. It's enough to make men melt when I whisper in their ears.

Ooh, ooh. You mean like in "The Wizard of Oz?" That was so cool, although I have a hazy memory that it was the witch that bought it in that one.

 

[SweetWitch]

Ooh, ooh. You mean like in "The Wizard of Oz?" That was so cool, although I have a hazy memory that it was the witch that bought it in that one.

No, boy. I mean like--

The warmth of breath in your ear, the sound of husky windsong and lucious tones that drive a man to the brink. A sound so like sex that it conjures images of sin and salvation, of darkness and brilliance, of leather and lace. It's a purr so feline and feminine that your dick gets hard at the first oppulent notes, the first silken words.

That's my voice, doll. And you'll never hear it.

 

[MarshAlien]

No, boy. I mean like--

The warmth of breath in your ear, the sound of husky windsong and lucious tones that drive a man to the brink. A sound so like sex that it conjures images of sin and salvation, of darkness and brilliance, of leather and lace. It's a purr so feline and feminine that your dick gets hard at the first oppulent notes, the first silken words.

That's my voice, doll. And you'll never hear it.

Bitch. For somebody with writers' block, you're a damned good writer, you know that?

 

[SweetWitch]

Bitch. For somebody with writers' block, you're a damned good writer, you know that?

Well, when properly motivated, anyone can accomplish anything.

Butthead.

 

[MarshAlien]

Well, when properly motivated, anyone can accomplish anything.

Butthead.

"Night, Ralph."

"Night, Sam."

Anyone else remember those cartoons where the sheepdog and the wolf punch the clock at the beginning and end of the day, and then try to beat the crap out of each other in between?

"Night, Mol."

 

[SweetWitch]

"Night, Ralph."

"Night, Sam."

Anyone else remember those cartoons where the sheepdog and the wolf punch the clock at the beginning and end of the day, and then try to beat the crap out of each other in between?

"Night, Mol."

Ah, you're shift's over. Until next time then. Sweet dreams, my favorite Alien.