I need an editor ! !

[HandcuffGirl]

Hello everyone,
I am a female writer that needs an editor that is into bondage and correcting mistakes in writing. I am a fairly heavy writer, and need an editor that can sent me back corrections in a day or two, and not a week or two, for the most part.

I write mostly Star Wars stories, so I would prefer to have someone at least familiar with the galaxy far far away, although I am a big enough nerd by myself.

Thanks,
Bethany

 

[_Lynn_]

You might want to edit your post since including e-mail addresses is against forum guidelines.

 

[dicky911]

Hello everyone,
I am a female writer that needs an editor that is into bondage and correcting mistakes in writing. I am a fairly heavy writer, and need an editor that can sent me back corrections in a day or two, and not a week or two, for the most part.

I write mostly Star Wars stories, so I would prefer to have someone at least familiar with the galaxy far far away, although I am a big enough nerd by myself.

Thanks,
Bethany

I would suggest that you do your own preliminary editing - basic problems such as spelling need to be addressed. No editors wish to waste their time with such elementary matters- that i your own learning opportunity - used a good grammar and spellcheck programe and sort out the messy bits!

 

[HandcuffGirl]

I'll start by editing your reply

No editors wish to waste their time with such elementary matters- that i your own learning opportunity - used a good grammar and spellcheck programe and sort out the messy bits!

The first part of this, up to the first dash, is a good sentence.

I don't know how you are trying to use a dash ( - ) but what does "that i your own learning opportunity" mean? What are you trying to say? Also, "i" should be capitalized, unless your are referring to a sub in the BDSM sense.

After the second dash, you have a fragment. "Spellcheck" is two words, not one, and you misspelled "program," but since you are French, I guess I'll let that pass.

For the record, I'll need an editor that can actually read & write ENGLISH.

Bethany

 

[driphoney]

I would suggest that you do your own preliminary editing - basic problems such as spelling need to be addressed. No editors wish to waste their time with such elementary matters- that i your own learning opportunity - used a good grammar and spellcheck programe and sort out the messy bits!

Umm. Some editors will tell you they only check for "GPS", grammar, punctuation and spelling. People often overlook common mistakes that they would never intentionally make because they have so deeply thought out what they meant to say that their brain actually "sees" the desired text and not what is actually written. Sometimes changing fonts or formats, or waiting for a few days/ weeks helps, but sometimes not.

Spellchecks are great, but they rarely catch accidental there/they're/their, you're/your, it's/its, read/reed, etc. type errors.

It might be nice to hand perfect copy over to an editor and some writers are excellent at self-correction and can get away without one. For the rest of us, I'm glad there are a few editors willing to hold our hands and help us grow from the baby pool to the deep end.

And Bethany, I hope you find one. Not all who hang out the shingle have the skills.

 

[AsylumSeeker]

Not all who hang out the shingle have the skills.

And I thought GPS stood for Great Pussy Survives! Er, are there other uses for GPS that finding whorehouses? LOL, kidding.

DP, never heard the phrase about hanging out the shingle. Guessing you're saying not to believe all who claim to be whatever they are. Interesting, another cliche added to my growing list.

 

[AsylumSeeker]

Admittedly Confused

No editors wish to waste their time with such elementary matters- that i your own learning opportunity - used a good grammar and spellcheck programe and sort out the messy bits!

The first part of this, up to the first dash, is a good sentence.

I don't know how you are trying to use a dash ( - ) but what does "that i your own learning opportunity" mean? What are you trying to say? Also, "i" should be capitalized, unless your are referring to a sub in the BDSM sense.

After the second dash, you have a fragment. "Spellcheck" is two words, not one, and you misspelled "program," but since you are French, I guess I'll let that pass.

For the record, I'll need an editor that can actually read & write ENGLISH.

Bethany

Okay, sorry, confused. What is the above? Is this an editor response to a story accepted for editing, or something else?

I have some differences with other editors here. And diversity is a good thing. Some editors refuse to correct but state that corrections need to be made. My thought is to inform the writer as to the corrections that I feel need to be made. I will demonstrate through example, but always allowing the author to accept or decline, learning in the process.

I feel a few writers have taken advantage of this and I have responded accordingly. But for new writers I am more open to making suggestions in my style. And style plays a huge part. I prefer active speech, others edit in passive, so choose your editor carefully.

 

[Raisa_Greywood]

And I thought GPS stood for Great Pussy Survives! Er, are there other uses for GPS that finding whorehouses? LOL, kidding.

DP, never heard the phrase about hanging out the shingle. Guessing you're saying not to believe all who claim to be whatever they are. Interesting, another cliche added to my growing list.

Mine will find the closest Panera. But I suppose a good whorehouse is a decent alternative if they have coffee.

Bella

 

[lexie1976]

Since no one seems willing to take on your story, I would be happy to take a look and provide whatever feedback/help I can.

Lexie

 

[lexie1976]

No editors wish to waste their time with such elementary matters- that i your own learning opportunity - used a good grammar and spellcheck programe and sort out the messy bits!

The first part of this, up to the first dash, is a good sentence.

I don't know how you are trying to use a dash ( - ) but what does "that i your own learning opportunity" mean? What are you trying to say? Also, "i" should be capitalized, unless your are referring to a sub in the BDSM sense.

After the second dash, you have a fragment. "Spellcheck" is two words, not one, and you misspelled "program," but since you are French, I guess I'll let that pass.

For the record, I'll need an editor that can actually read & write ENGLISH.

Bethany

The above members are a sad lot. When someone comes to the editor's board they are looking for help, not abuse. I hope each of them derives a great deal of personal pleasure from criticizing the efforts of others. Smug jack-a**es.

Alexia Wingfield

 

[HandcuffGirl]

lexie1976

Hello,
Lexie, I would love to send you a copy of my story, but how do I contact you? I can't seem to be able to send you a private message through here. My yahoo screen name is ahandcuffgirl if you want to IM me. Just mention that you wanted to edit my story.

Bethany

 

[DormDad]

Handcuffgirl-
I have read the stories that you have submitted and would like to add that if you need someone else to look over your stories, then I would gladly do so. Look for DormDad in the lists and then submit the story. It can take several days to read and critique a story. I would return a copy to you that included my changes and most importantly the reasons for those changes. You will learn in this way to look for the most obvious errors. Hope to be reading you soon,
Harry

 

[DormDad]

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For an editor contact DormDad at Email deleted per Forum Posting guidelines #4

 

[DormDad]

DormDad on Yahoo!

For an editor contact DormDad Email deleted per Forum posting guidelines #4

 

[lexie1976]

Hello,
Lexie, I would love to send you a copy of my story, but how do I contact you? I can't seem to be able to send you a private message through here. My yahoo screen name is ahandcuffgirl if you want to IM me. Just mention that you wanted to edit my story.

Bethany

Hi Bethany,

I'm still new to this site, so I am not sure why you can't reply to me directly. I would be happy to take a look at your story...

Lexie

 

[GrumpyGamby]

Dorm Dad and lexie

I'm guessing you may not be aware that you have to turn on private message in order for people to respond to your posts privately. I made the same mistake myself.

Go to the top of this page and click on User CP
Once there in your User Control panel you can edit your options one of which being to turn ON private messages.

You can tell when someone has them turned on by clicking on their user name. A drop down list appears and if one of the items on that list is "Send user a private message" they have successfully turned theirs on.

BTW, that was very kind of you to respond to her request for help.

GG

 

[lexie1976]

I'm guessing you may not be aware that you have to turn on private message in order for people to respond to your posts privately. I made the same mistake myself.

Go to the top of this page and click on User CP
Once there in your User Control panel you can edit your options one of which being to turn ON private messages.

You can tell when someone has them turned on by clicking on their user name. A drop down list appears and if one of the items on that list is "Send user a private message" they have successfully turned theirs on.

BTW, that was very kind of you to respond to her request for help.

GG

Thank you Grumpy Gamby!

It is nice to see that there are members who are willing to help out in this forum. I offered to help Bethany because that is what I am here for (plus, she was getting flamed unfairly - all she was asking for was a little assistance). It is not like I am getting paid for this; I am working on my doctorate and already have enough on my plate. However, editing erotic stories is a form of recreation/relaxation for me.

Lexie

 

[Sanichi]

"Sad lot"?

@lexie1976:

I offered to help Bethany because that is what I am here for (plus, she was getting flamed unfairly - all she was asking for was a little assistance).

Bethany has not been flamed by anybody. You admit you are new to this site; you might read the entire thread before casting insults.

The original poster was indeed seeking help, and she promptly got it: an experienced board member brought to attention forum guidelines on email addresses.

A second responder gave worthwhile general advice. The post contains two simple typos that hinders comprehension but slightly. (For the hard-of-thinking, it should have been: "is your own learning opportunity", and "use" in place of used.)

The response to this post was rude and sarcastic - smiley face notwithstanding - and might indeed be described as the work of a smug jackass. Unfortunately for the direction of your remarks, this came from the original poster (HandcuffGirl) herself. The only "abuse" evident is that which she has dealt.

I wouldn't have thought any editor would relish working with a writer who is rude, demanding, ingratiating and self-righteous, but it says something that you, and others, have offered.

 

[_Lynn_]

Hi Bethany,

I'm still new to this site, so I am not sure why you can't reply to me directly. I would be happy to take a look at your story; you can email me a copy at deleted. I realize that I am not supposed to use an actual email address, but until I figure out why I cannot be contacted through Literotica.com, I will leave this post as is.

Lexie

So instead of asking that question or searching for an answer, you choose to go against Lit rules. That isn't the best way to gain a good reputation around here. Nor is the attitude you projected in this entire thread. Which, as Sanichi points out, you aimed at the wrong people.

@lexie1976:


Bethany has not been flamed by anybody. You admit you are new to this site; you might read the entire thread before casting insults.

The original poster was indeed seeking help, and she promptly got it: an experienced board member brought to attention forum guidelines on email addresses.

A second responder gave worthwhile general advice. The post contains two simple typos that hinders comprehension but slightly. (For the hard-of-thinking, it should have been: "is your own learning opportunity", and "use" in place of used.)

The response to this post was rude and sarcastic - smiley face notwithstanding - and might indeed be described as the work of a smug jackass. Unfortunately for the direction of your remarks, this came from the original poster (HandcuffGirl) herself. The only "abuse" evident is that which she has dealt.

I wouldn't have thought any editor would relish working with a writer who is rude, demanding, ingratiating and self-righteous, but it says something that you, and others, have offered.

Well said. Thank you.

(I often wonder if the screen name has anything to do with editing offers.)

 

[AsylumSeeker]

The above members are a sad lot. When someone comes to the editor's board they are looking for help, not abuse. I hope each of them derives a great deal of personal pleasure from criticizing the efforts of others. Smug jack-a**es.

Alexia Wingfield

And your comment is based on an impulsive first impression. I have edited hundreds of stories for as many writers. Because I choose not to edit this story, for reasons the writer asked us not to (I am not a sci-fi or Star Wars fan), now we are all labeled as "smug jack-a**es"?

You have made a first impression on us as well.

 

[AsylumSeeker]

And your comment is based on an impulsive first impression. I have edited hundreds of stories for as many writers. Because I choose not to edit this story, for reasons the writer asked us not to (I am not a sci-fi or Star Wars fan), now we are all labeled as "smug jack-a**es"?

You have made a first impression on us as well.

Not to be alarmed, lexie. I have "gone off" a time or two myself. And I have chimed in the defense of another on several occasions, as have you in this instance.

This is all a part of the editor forum here on Lit. Hang out a bit and you will learn that, while crotchety, we also do some good.

You're likely thinking I'm an arse's ass, and probably are not far from being wrong. But my intentions are good.

My best to you.

 

[lexie1976]

Not to be alarmed, lexie. I have "gone off" a time or two myself. And I have chimed in the defense of another on several occasions, as have you in this instance.

This is all a part of the editor forum here on Lit. Hang out a bit and you will learn that, while crotchety, we also do some good.

You're likely thinking I'm an arse's ass, and probably are not far from being wrong. But my intentions are good.

My best to you.

I'm pretty thick-skinned AsylumSeeker, so don't worry about me. I just have a natural tendency to take the side of the underdog. I forgot about this thread the moment I started editing my first story. Thank you for your honesty, however.

My apologies to anyone I may have offended...

Lexie

 

[snoopercharmbrights]

... Hang out a bit and you will learn that, while crotchety, we also do some good. ...

Do we?

I sometimes wonder.

 

[HandcuffGirl]

Please let me explain. . .

I would suggest that you do your own preliminary editing - basic problems such as spelling need to be addressed. No editors wish to waste their time with such elementary matters- that i your own learning opportunity - used a good grammar and spellcheck programe and sort out the messy bits!

In my original post I explained what I was looking for in an editor, as best I could. I wanted all the potential editors to understand what they were getting into.

Several people have kindly responded to my request, and with their help, progress has moved forward on my current story.

For some reason dicky911 suggested I use a spellchecker. I'm not sure why he would think any writer doesn't use one. His reply was also terribly written, something I would be ashamed to send to an editor. I probably should have just ignored him, but I didn't. I'm sorry to all of the rest of you, (not including him) for starting all this.

Bethany

 

[bronzeage]

In my original post I explained what I was looking for in an editor, as best I could. I wanted all the potential editors to understand what they were getting into.

Several people have kindly responded to my request, and with their help, progress has moved forward on my current story.

For some reason dicky911 suggested I use a spellchecker. I'm not sure why he would think any writer doesn't use one. His reply was also terribly written, something I would be ashamed to send to an editor. I probably should have just ignored him, but I didn't. I'm sorry to all of the rest of you, (not including him) for starting all this.

Bethany

There is no need for apologies. Volunteer editors see stories in all levels of proficiency. Some writers do not use a spell check, even though it is the simplest level of editing. Even a spell check can't help with there, their and they're.

Writing is a craft, and like any craft, from weaving to welding, there are technical skills to be learned and practiced. Anyone can tell a story. Skills make the job easier and certainly make the product better.

A master weaver will instruct the novice in the proper knots which prevent the work from unraveling. The editor's function is much the same.