How do I credit an editor

[J_J_Livingstone]

How do I give credit to someone who helped me edit my story? Do I just put their name somewhere in the story or is there actually a place to put it somewhere in the form?

 

[lovecraft68]

How do I give credit to someone who helped me edit my story? Do I just put their name somewhere in the story or is there actually a place to put it somewhere in the form?

There is a place at the bottom of the story submission form where you can mention the editors name. What you can also do is at the end of your story write an "author's note" and give props to your editor.

 

[sr71plt]

If you put it on the bottom of the form, I don't think it will show on the posted story. I think most who give credit to an editor do it either on a note at the beginning of the story (in the text itself) or at the end (in the text itself).

I would suggest asking the editor if they want to be mentioned--and then not be surprised if they ask to see the text you are actually submitting first.

 

[AsylumSeeker]

How do I give credit to someone who helped me edit my story? Do I just put their name somewhere in the story or is there actually a place to put it somewhere in the form?

While the thought is nice, I (an editor) prefer not to be mentioned. There are several reasons. One is that if the writer decides not to accept suggested changes, this may reflect poorly on the editor. The other is that this is an advertisement. Personally I am not seeking out more volunteer work, and if I did it would be on the editor forum itself. Readers, potential writers, might take mental note of the editor's name.

Just my thought, as twisted as it might be.

 

[estragon]

If you put it on the bottom of the form, I don't think it will show on the posted story. I think most who give credit to an editor do it either on a note at the beginning of the story (in the text itself) or at the end (in the text itself).

I would suggest asking the editor if they want to be mentioned--and then not be surprised if they ask to see the text you are actually submitting first.

Absolutely. If I serve as an editor, I do not want to be associated with a story where a substantial part of my proposed changes were rejected by the author.

Asylum, I don't mind the advertisement. It's a childish ego thing, I know, but I like it anyway. And I have never been asked to serve as an editor except by authors I've quibbled.

 

[MicKay]

As SR replied, the editors who have assisted me have given various instructions on how they should be acknowledged. For whatever reason, one actually created a new Lit user name. Maybe she didn't want to be publically associated w/ me .

If the author would adhere to the editor's suggestions, then posting the name at the beginning or end of the story would provide a great reference for other authors who could benefit from that editor's expertise.

Unknown to them, I've used advice posted on this forum from SR, AS and others on many occasions. I appreciate their assistance through whatever venue they use.

 

[AsylumSeeker]

As SR replied, the editors who have assisted me have given various instructions on how they should be acknowledged. For whatever reason, one actually created a new Lit user name. Maybe she didn't want to be publically associated w/ me .

If the author would adhere to the editor's suggestions, then posting the name at the beginning or end of the story would provide a great reference for other authors who could benefit from that editor's expertise.

Unknown to them, I've used advice posted on this forum from SR, AS and others on many occasions. I appreciate their assistance through whatever venue they use.

Thanks for the compliment. Glad I could be of asssistance, knowingly or otherwise.

 

[Great_Brit]

... If the author would adhere to the editor's suggestions, then posting the name at the beginning or end of the story would provide a great reference for other authors who could benefit from that editor's expertise. ...

Exactly. But that cuts both ways, as one editor said to me:

Please do not credit me with editing anything you may send me. I find it leads to unsolicited manuscripts arriving, closely followed by demands to know why they have not been edited.

 

[MicKay]

good point...

Apparently there's no cure for rudeness. Sending unsolicited manuscripts especially to editors who are volunteering their services is not acceptable behavior on any level. I made the fatal error of assuming good manners prevailed....on a free sex story site. Ha!

Mickay <- ignorant southern girl

 

[colddiesel]

I would suggest asking the editor if they want to be mentioned--and then not be surprised if they ask to see the text you are actually submitting first.

Good point, I have been editing, as a second hobby/occupation for almost forty five years and the two things I am certain of are:

1 That I know my own limitations as an editor. Editing is a word which is used very loosely and encompasses many levels of skill. The best editors, and I am not one, are highly skilled professionals with years of experience. You pay for 'em.

2 Even the best of authors can be 'unreliable' at times. An editor should not trust them to post a story without that final check.

Personally, I never want to be mentioned by an author.