Not just looking for an editor...

[Loose_by_name]

Ive submitted quite a few real life stories to Lit and there are equally as many still stored on my PC. I would appreciate some advise - not just editing advice - as my intention is to one day get my real life stories published. Aside from editing advice my main question would be, would the 'book' work best as a series of short stories or as one book, if the latter how do I 'pad them out' for lack of a better phrase so as to connect them. If the former, do they require 'extra padding' to successfully stand alone as they are?

I assume you don't need a link to the stories - just do an author search, Loose_by_name. I will give you my email address when someone puts up their hand to help/advise me via PM

Thanks

Lucy

PS I'm an Aussie so you may find my spelling differs to you if you are an American however for Lit I have mostly americanized the spelling

 

[KimMarie]

Book or Story?

I am a volunteer editor for Lit. I would like to help. Could you give me some information on the type of story or the theme of the stories as a whole? Perhaps send me one of the stories as well.

Kim

someone@something.com

 

[Loose_by_name]

Hi Kim from Lucy

I will email you directly from my yahoo address, lucythelusty, and explain

thanks

Lucy

 

[Loose_by_name]

Hi Kim

I emailed you and it bounced

is your email someone@something.com?


Lucy

 

[_Lynn_]

Hi Kim

I emailed you and it bounced

is your email someone@something.com?


Lucy

Lady C is the Mod here. If you take note it says she deleted the e-mail address. They aren't allowed in threads.

 

[Loose_by_name]

Oh ok I didnt know

so I guess she can PM me for details?

Lucy

 

[snoopercharmbrights]

so I guess she can PM me for details?

Lucy

Well, (s)he could if (s)he had them switched on.

KimMarie:
To switch on your Private Messages: go to User CP (top left of this page) then click on Edit Options (in the left hand column) and then tick Enable Private Messaging in the second box down. Make sure that the next box down (Receive Private Messages only from Buddies and Moderators) is NOT ticked. Finally click Save Changes at the bottom of that page.

 

[Loose_by_name]

why are you advertising sneakers on my thread Andy?

 

[Loose_by_name]

PM if you wish

Yes Snooper, I had noticed she didnt have PM switched on otherwise I could've PM-ed her.
I have it switched on, so if any VE's want to check out my stories and see if they can/want to, help, we can communicate that way

Thanks

Lucy

 

[_Lynn_]

why are you advertising sneakers on my thread Andy?

It's Spam and he's everywhere until Laurel gets rid of him again. Ignore it.

 

[Loose_by_name]

Still waiting to hear from Kim or any other VE via PM who wishes to help with the editing of my stories so as they can be published as a collection of erotic stories or along with others not submitted to Lit to possibly be published as my autobiography

Please PM me if you want more details

thanks

Lucy

 

[Loose_by_name]

*bump*

 

[Loose_by_name]

So there is no one 'out there' who would like
to give me some help with editing my stories?

That's a shame.

Lucy

 

[faq52]

So there is no one 'out there' who would like
to give me some help with editing my stories?

That's a shame.

Lucy

I gave you help you are choosing not to listen.

 

[_Lynn_]

So there is no one 'out there' who would like
to give me some help with editing my stories?

That's a shame.

Lucy

Often those of us that volunteer our time editing are already busy when someone else needs help. Many also write, have full-time jobs and families. There are only so many hours in a day to devote to others. We are human, after all, not robots.

 

[Loose_by_name]

Oh well

I guess I'll just wait and see if Kim checks the thread, she obviously didnt know her emails address wasnt allowed and with not allowing PMs I cant get in touch with her myself

such is life - I'll ask around in the real world as well


Thanks Lyn


Lucy

 

[snoopercharmbrights]

I guess I'll just wait and see if Kim checks the thread, ...

KimMarie's profile says "This member is not active in Literica programs and does not monitor the site" so holding your breath might just be life-threatening!

 

[driphoney]

KimMarie's profile says "This member is not active in Literica programs and does not monitor the site" so holding your breath might just be life-threatening!

Well, we know she did once!

dh

 

[faq52]

KimMarie's profile says "This member is not active in Literica programs and does not monitor the site" so holding your breath might just be life-threatening!

me thinks tha lady has gone off in a huff. no comment or vote option on her stories any more.

 

[Loose_by_name]

OK so meanwhile - aside from my request for editorial advice

In general, Im wondering when a charachter is thinking to themselves,
are those words put inside quotation marks?

Further I'm now writing fictional stories and the charachters have names but Im trying to figure how often is it ok to use their names in a given sentence or otherwise refer to them as he/she.

You can PM if you prefer

Thanks

Lucy

 

[_Lynn_]

OK so meanwhile - aside from my request for editorial advice

In general, Im wondering when a charachter is thinking to themselves,
are those words put inside quotation marks?

Further I'm now writing fictional stories and the charachters have names
but Im trying to figure how often is it ok to use their names in a given sentence
or otherwise reffer to them as he/she.

You can PM if you prefer

Thanks

Lucy

These are from my story "Trapped" where several times the characters are thinking and not speaking. I chose two random paragraphs. Neither is punctuated in the story nor in italics.

Was it possible to be dead and still have to pee, he wondered? Todd's bladder screamed for relief until the question took over his mind. He thought he squirmed just as he'd done in Miss Milton's first grade class. The other kids laughed when he ran to the restroom to make it in time. It occurred to him just then that he'd never have any children now that he'd died.

Andrea shook her head and attempted to open her eyes. A buzzing woke her that sounded like her alarm clock but much louder. Confused, she wondered why no one turned it off. Unless she was alone and then it was up to her to find the switch, she told herself. She shoved the covers off and started to swing her legs off the bed.




As for using their names or he/she, you never want repetition, especially as a sentence beginning. Look for alternate wording.

 

[michchick98]

Aside from editing advice my main question would be, would the 'book' work best as a series of short stories or as one book, if the latter how do I 'pad them out' for lack of a better phrase so as to connect them. If the former, do they require 'extra padding' to successfully stand alone as they are?

I've seen very short e-books published. Actually, my first e-book was only 24 pages (about 8500 words)

I assume you don't need a link to the stories - just do an author search, Loose_by_name. I will give you my email address when someone puts up their hand to help/advise me via PM

On the contrary, posting a link to your submissions page or the particular story you're referring to is most helpful. Saves us the time of going hunting.

Unfortunately, I've got a full plate right now or I'd offer to help edit you.

PS I'm an Aussie so you may find my spelling differs to you if you are an American however for Lit I have mostly americanized the spelling

I think most of us are used to that since there are lots of writers here who are Australian or European.

 

[michchick98]

Hi Kim

I emailed you and it bounced

is your email someone@something.com?


Lucy

I think Kim took her ball and went home. She wasn't happy with us.

 

[michchick98]

OK so meanwhile - aside from my request for editorial advice

In general, Im wondering when a charachter is thinking to themselves,
are those words put inside quotation marks?

Further I'm now writing fictional stories and the charachters have names but Im trying to figure how often is it ok to use their names in a given sentence or otherwise refer to them as he/she.

You can PM if you prefer

Thanks

Lucy

MistressLynn gave a good example, it flows well and isn't mistaken for dialogue. Many authors will do it the way she does, and many will use italics (without quotes) to convey thoughts of a character.

Example: I think I'm in love! Johnny thought as he watched the voluptuous red-head enter the building where he worked.

So either way is acceptable, but try to avoid using quotes for thoughts, it can confuse the reader.

 

[snoopercharmbrights]

... In general, I'm wondering when a character is thinking to themselves, are those words put inside quotation marks? ...

Personally I dislike the lack of quotation marks on thoughts as shown in MistressLynn's example. Italics are used by some writers and I find that clearer. I use double quotes for speech and single quotes for thoughts as in:-

"Would you edit it for me?" asked the author.
'No chance,' he thought, but aloud he said, "That may be possible."

Incidentally you say when a character is thinking to themselves; to whom else could a character be thinking (except in Sci-Fi)?