Beginer editor has a question about submissions

[LissaSue]

Hello,

I am new to being a volunteer editor here at Lit., but it is already proving to be a very fun and gratifying experience. I have a question that was raised by one of my writers, which I haven't been able to find the answer for on the site. She currently has two finished parts. Should she submit them both together or seperatly? They are written for one to follow the other, but I believe they could stand alone if they need to.

Thanks so much for any advice you can give me!
LissaSue

 

[sr71plt]

I'd submit them at least a day apart if I wanted to be sure they they were in order. Of course if they have chapter titles, the order will be obvious.

 

[AsylumSeeker]

Hello,

I am new to being a volunteer editor here at Lit., but it is already proving to be a very fun and gratifying experience. I have a question that was raised by one of my writers, which I haven't been able to find the answer for on the site. She currently has two finished parts. Should she submit them both together or seperatly? They are written for one to follow the other, but I believe they could stand alone if they need to.

Thanks so much for any advice you can give me!
LissaSue

I have a bit of advice, although probably not what you'e looking for. Be aware that potential writers screen their potential editors, at least the good ones do. It would be best to put your best foot forward. Making a typo in a post might not be so bad, but misspelling "Beginner" as "Beginer" sends the wrong message, especially as the title for a new thread.

If you intend to edit you really have to be careful about spelling and grammar. Just saying is all.

And thanks for your good intentions.

AsS

 

[sr71plt]

I think "beginer" is a natural typo. And once it's in the head, it can't be corrected. On the thread just before that I rendered "sytle" in the head and I frequently have to go back in and correct spellings in my posts. I don't think anyone's really prefcet in this regard.

 

[estragon]

I think "beginer" is a natural typo. And once it's in the head, it can't be corrected. On the thread just before that I rendered "sytle" in the head and I frequently have to go back in and correct spellings in my posts. I don't think anyone's really prefcet in this regard.

In the immortal words of the late Brendan Behan, "You can say that again, and a third time in Gaelic!"

 

[AsylumSeeker]

I think "beginer" is a natural typo. And once it's in the head, it can't be corrected. On the thread just before that I rendered "sytle" in the head and I frequently have to go back in and correct spellings in my posts. I don't think anyone's really prefcet in this regard.

Yes, you are correct. I wish one could, that would be nice. I try to always edit my own posts before submitting to save myself the embarrassment.

 

[LissaSue]

I apologize for my mistake. In my defense, I had been up since 1 am, and was lucky I could even see straight that evening. I will strive to be more diligent in the future.

 

[WithAuthority]

Oops

An editor might also want to be careful about style, not repeating the same word twice in ten-word sentence: "It would be best to put your best foot forward."

 

[AsylumSeeker]

An editor might also want to be careful about style, not repeating the same word twice in ten-word sentence: "It would be best to put your best foot forward."

Am unaware of that "rule", so to speak, but thanks. I do see how it is awkward. Is this based on the CMS?

 

[sr71plt]

Am unaware of that "rule", so to speak, but thanks. I do see how it is awkward. Is this based on the CMS?

No, it's not in the CMS. And, with much else, it's one of the "yes, but" pieces of guidance. It's good to consider, depending on how distinctive the word is, but there are times that you want to repeat the same word precisely for effect. And trying not to repeat "I," "the," "a," "is," "had," etc., can get really awkward.

 

[WithAuthority]

I wish one could, that would be nice. I try to always edit my own posts before submitting to save myself the embarrassment.

My comment was inspired more by your rudeness than your writing. But here, in a statement about how carefully you self edit, you have a comma splice then split your infinitive. I'm glad you follow the rules--the ones you are aware of at least. Check that in your CMS.

 

[WithAuthority]

To be clear, AsylumSeeker, I'm not looking to start a flame war. I don't know what motivated your reply to LissaSue but I don't like to see discourtesy, especially to someone who is new and asking for help. I've read her editor profile and she is a clear, concise writer. I hope that she continues to offer her services as an editor.

 

[lovecraft68]

I have a bit of advice, although probably not what you'e looking for. Be aware that potential writers screen their potential editors, at least the good ones do. It would be best to put your best foot forward. Making a typo in a post might not be so bad, but misspelling "Beginner" as "Beginer" sends the wrong message, especially as the title for a new thread.

If you intend to edit you really have to be careful about spelling and grammar. Just saying is all.

And thanks for your good intentions.

AsS

Not everyone takes extreme care in their posts as they would in their writing. Posting to me is a like a quick conversation. I will fix an obvious typo but let other shit slide. I do not think grammar in posting is indicative of someone's ability to write or edit.

I have to agree with the other poster that there is no need to pick at a new person who is being kind enough to offer their services to writers for no pay.

So Mr. seeker have fun with mine I'm sure I made many.

 

[lovecraft68]

I apologize for my mistake. In my defense, I had been up since 1 am, and was lucky I could even see straight that evening. I will strive to be more diligent in the future.

LissaSue,

Do not ever apologize to trolls it feeds their ego, or more appropriately tries to establish one in someone with such low self esteem they need to pick at people's mistakes and point them out to others.


I as do all authors fully appreciate the efforts of people like yourselves who do this type of work forr us for free. with no expectations other than a shout out in an author's note.

 

[bronzeage]

Hello,

I am new to being a volunteer editor here at Lit., but it is already proving to be a very fun and gratifying experience. I have a question that was raised by one of my writers, which I haven't been able to find the answer for on the site. She currently has two finished parts. Should she submit them both together or seperatly? They are written for one to follow the other, but I believe they could stand alone if they need to.

Thanks so much for any advice you can give me!
LissaSue

If the titles are in chapter format, the writer can submit as many chapters as she has. If the submission is approved the chapters will appear in order, about one a week. She should keep close watch. If an early chapter is returned, the following ones will be held and not posted.

 

[sr71plt]

If the titles are in chapter format, the writer can submit as many chapters as she has. If the submission is approved the chapters will appear in order, about one a week. She should keep close watch. If an early chapter is returned, the following ones will be held and not posted.

How do you explain Topsy Turvey Chapters 1 and 2 both posting today?

 

[soflabbwlvr]

If the titles are in chapter format, the writer can submit as many chapters as she has. If the submission is approved the chapters will appear in order, about one a week. She should keep close watch. If an early chapter is returned, the following ones will be held and not posted.

Unfortunately, that is not correct. I submitted three chapters of a story at one time, and even requested in the notes field that they be posted at three day intervals. They went up on consecutive days.

I have also seen stories where the chapters posted out of order. I believe it more likely that multiple chapters were submitted at once, and at least one was rejected, than the author submitting them out of order. However, anything is possible.

 

[AsylumSeeker]

To be clear, AsylumSeeker, I'm not looking to start a flame war. I don't know what motivated your reply to LissaSue but I don't like to see discourtesy, especially to someone who is new and asking for help. I've read her editor profile and she is a clear, concise writer. I hope that she continues to offer her services as an editor.

I was actually trying to be helpful. I wasn't solicitng any apology, I was merely sharing that in my experience there have been writers who have passed on editors due to mistakes in their posts. My intent was innocent. I do realize that intent is often difficult to interpret when one is only seeing the words and not hearing the voice in which it has been delivered. I always welcome newbies and try to inspire them to be their best.

I hope this better explains the post that has somehow infuriated your undeserved rage, although I do respect that you have come to the aid of a newbie, undeserved or not.

 

[bronzeage]

How do you explain Topsy Turvey Chapters 1 and 2 both posting today?

Unfortunately, that is not correct. I submitted three chapters of a story at one time, and even requested in the notes field that they be posted at three day intervals. They went up on consecutive days.

I have also seen stories where the chapters posted out of order. I believe it more likely that multiple chapters were submitted at once, and at least one was rejected, than the author submitting them out of order. However, anything is possible.

Beats the hell out of me. When I submitted the first 6 chapters of what became a 21 chapter novella, the first chapter was returned because it was too short. I had to add material and resubmit before the following chapters were approved for posting. The story mod told me, after chapter one was approved, the remaining chapters would be posted, one a week, which is what happened.

 

[AsylumSeeker]

I was actually trying to be helpful. I wasn't solicitng any apology, I was merely sharing that in my experience there have been writers who have passed on editors due to mistakes in their posts. My intent was innocent. I do realize that intent is often difficult to interpret when one is only seeing the words and not hearing the voice in which it has been delivered. I always welcome newbies and try to inspire them to be their best.

I hope this better explains the post that has somehow infuriated your undeserved rage, although I do respect that you have come to the aid of a newbie, undeserved or not.

If you want to lock horns then let's go at it, stud <digging paws into the dirt>

Or just pussy-up and go away. Your choice.

 

[AsylumSeeker]

I was actually trying to be helpful. I wasn't solicitng any apology, I was merely sharing that in my experience there have been writers who have passed on editors due to mistakes in their posts. My intent was innocent. I do realize that intent is often difficult to interpret when one is only seeing the words and not hearing the voice in which it has been delivered. I always welcome newbies and try to inspire them to be their best.

I hope this better explains the post that has somehow infuriated your undeserved rage, although I do respect that you have come to the aid of a newbie, undeserved or not.

SR, Bronze, was I out of order? This is bothering me when it shouldn't. Thinking I was okay, but if i was out of order I will offer apololgies.

 

[sr71plt]

SR, Bronze, was I out of order? This is bothering me when it shouldn't. Thinking I was okay, but if i was out of order I will offer apololgies.

I thought her post was a lot more literate than many I've seen throwing their hat in the editor's ring. And, as I noted, having myself just previously mistyped "Style" in one of my heads, I wouldn't quibble about the mistyping of "Beginner" in a head.

Your post previous to this last one seemed a little bizarre. You seemed to be wanting to pick a fight with yourself.

 

[bronzeage]

SR, Bronze, was I out of order? This is bothering me when it shouldn't. Thinking I was okay, but if i was out of order I will offer apololgies.

I did not see anything out of order in any of your posts. Today I discovered we have a special department of out of order. It maybe out of order to mention that.

You certainly owe me no apology, but if today shows anything, we no longer need to worry about posting incorrect advice, opinions or ideas. They will quickly be corrected.

 

[sr71plt]

but if today shows anything, we no longer need to worry about posting incorrect advice, opinions or ideas. They will quickly be corrected.

You really are jazzed at the possibility that you could no longer just say any old thing you wanted on the editor's forum and get away with it, aren't you?

Tough. The writers (and editors, as well) deserve seeing more than one view if alternate views exist and deciding for themselves.

Maybe then you'll start researching your own responses better.

 

[_Lynn_]

Are we done yet?