I need an Editor.

[lucky-E-leven]

I've heard it said countless times before that the Find An Editor feature here is ineffective. If that's not the case, someone please slap me and tell me otherwise and I will go drop my name in the hat and see what happens. If that is the case, where would I find a person that specializes in editing rather than writing with editing on the side for friends?

~lucky

 

[LadyCibelle]

I've heard it said countless times before that the Find An Editor feature here is ineffective. If that's not the case, someone please slap me and tell me otherwise and I will go drop my name in the hat and see what happens. If that is the case, where would I find a person that specializes in editing rather than writing with editing on the side for friends?

~lucky

Lucky, I know that you don't know me from Adam...BUT...even thought I got the writing bug earlier this year, I don't think I'll ever be a prolific writer. I'd much rather edit stories than have to pull my hair trying to write a readable story.

If you'd care to take a look at my editor's profile you'll see that I've been doing for a while now and I really enjoy editing.

I don't know what kind of editing you need and I'm not even sure I'd be the best candidate for you, but they say that you never know unless you try....so I'm trying

The ball is in your court and the final decision is yours

 

[Pure]

Hi

I will help you, if you like.

J.

 

[lucky-E-leven]

Thanks very much!

I've gotten some good advice in PM and have also sent some out as a result.

Pure, I tried sending to you but your box is full, m'dear.

~lucky

 

[drksideofthemoon]

Thanks very much!

I've gotten some good advice in PM and have also sent some out as a result.

Pure, I tried sending to you but your box is full, m'dear.

~lucky

Good luck...I don't have the guts to use an editor...

 

[lucky-E-leven]

Good luck...I don't have the guts to use an editor...

Well when you get to the point that you've memorized most of your story and you're skipping entire sentences or paragraphs because of it, the time has come. Also, I'd rather get the harsh truth from someone I trust before I send it to an editor and get it laughed right back to me.

 

[BlackShanglan]

*laugh*

When I saw your post, Lucky, my first thought was, "I'd better post and tell her to talk to LadyCibelle."

 

[lucky-E-leven]

*laugh*

When I saw your post, Lucky, my first thought was, "I'd better post and tell her to talk to LadyCibelle."

It has been done.

Thank you.

 

[cheerful_deviant]

Good luck...I don't have the guts to use an editor...

It'll do alot of good for your writing, trust me. Another point of view can help you devlop your writing alot, point out things you may not have noticed, correct typos and generally give helpful criticism.

Also, I still get feedback about spellings and typos from stories I wrote 2 years ago before I had an editor. Thankfully no more of that on current stories.

 

[Stella_Omega]

Good luck...I don't have the guts to use an editor...

And it shows, actually. I like your romance story, but it could be so much more readable!

Bernard carefully opened the door of his small room; he looked both ways down the dim hallway before walking along the dank passage. Reaching into his robe he pulled a large key from his pocket. He cringed as he turned it in the small door; the noise could have awakened the dead.

Outside, the evening sky was just beginning to show a glimmer of grey on the eastern horizon. Bernard pulled a piece of parchment from his robe, and while looking at the tower he began reading from it in a soft whisper.

It was a love story, sweet and tender, and he finished blinking against the tears in his eyes. As he did each night, he whispered, "I love you Danielle," and then scurried back into the passageway, locking the door behind him.

This is just cleaning up the tense and punctuation from your first three paragraphs. I removed a few words, added some others, linked some sentences together, and turned some passive constructions into actives.
If I were editing you for reals, all the comments would be in red, anything I'd removed would show as a strikeout to make it easier for you- and don't forget, as the writer YOU have the last word, and can replace anything I took out, dump anything I added, and throw rotten tomatoes at me if you like


My editorial comment would be that- if this guy goes out by the same door every time, he would have greased the lock by now


(edited to say- I hope I haven't utterly overstepped my bounds posting this- Please forgive me if I have!)

 

[lucky-E-leven]

We get by with a little help from our friends.

Stella -

 

[drksideofthemoon]

Well when you get to the point that you've memorized most of your story and you're skipping entire sentences or paragraphs because of it, the time has come. Also, I'd rather get the harsh truth from someone I trust before I send it to an editor and get it laughed right back to me.

Usually on the topic of editors I will use self deprecating humor on the subject, but the whole truth as far as I am concerned is this. I don't have the trust in anyone to give them any control over my work. When It comes to my writing, I am probably over protective of it. And so far in my brief writing career I haven't had anything laughed back to me. Yet.

 

[lucky-E-leven]

Usually on the topic of editors I will use self deprecating humor on the subject, but the whole truth as far as I am concerned is this. I don't have the trust in anyone to give them any control over my work. When It comes to my writing, I am probably over protective of it. And so far in my brief writing career I haven't had anything laughed back to me. Yet.

I've been here a long time and have yet to have anyone disrespect my work. Even when it was bad and needed a lot of work. In my opinion, the nice thing about having an editor is that YOU are still the one in control. I've asked for plenty of opinions on my work over the time I've been here, but the end result is ALWAYS that I decide whether or not to take their suggestions. I'm picky about my babies as well, but I want to know their flaws precisely. If those flaws happen to add character, I leave them. If they detract from the point I was trying to get across, they get fixed.

I'd take the leap. In the end, you are always the one in control.

 

[drksideofthemoon]

I've been here a long time and have yet to have anyone disrespect my work. Even when it was bad and needed a lot of work. In my opinion, the nice thing about having an editor is that YOU are still the one in control. I've asked for plenty of opinions on my work over the time I've been here, but the end result is ALWAYS that I decide whether or not to take their suggestions. I'm picky about my babies as well, but I want to know their flaws precisely. If those flaws happen to add character, I leave them. If they detract from the point I was trying to get across, they get fixed.

I'd take the leap. In the end, you are always the one in control.

I'm in no hurry, I think I will know the right person for me when they come along. In the meantime I will do what I am best at, muddle along in complete ignorance...

 

[lucky-E-leven]

I'm in no hurry, I think I will know the right person for me when they come along. In the meantime I will do what I am best at, muddle along in complete ignorance...

If you want to add another 'maybe' to the list, add me.
I've edited (in some way or another) for quite a few here and they'll tell you I can be as kind or brutal as requested.
Do what works for you, just keep writing.

 

[drksideofthemoon]

If you want to add another 'maybe' to the list, add me.
I've edited (in some way or another) for quite a few here and they'll tell you I can be as kind or brutal as requested.
Do what works for you, just keep writing.

Brutal is good...as long as it is honest. Me, I have no ego to bruise. I will add you to the maybe list. I have read one or two of your stories that DampPanties reccomended.

 

[cloudy]

I'm in no hurry, I think I will know the right person for me when they come along. In the meantime I will do what I am best at, muddle along in complete ignorance...

Not trying to stir up controversy here, but I offered, you accepted, and then no word from you since then.

Simple courtesy would suggest you at least let me know, since I put off several others to help you out.

 

[drksideofthemoon]

Not trying to stir up controversy here, but I offered, you accepted, and then no word from you since then.

Simple courtesy would suggest you at least let me know, since I put off several others to help you out.

I emailed you a copy of it late Tuesday night, and never heard back. Then I saw the thread the other day that sounded like you were at your wits end, and just thought you were too busy.

 

[cloudy]

I emailed you a copy of it late Tuesday night, and never heard back. Then I saw the thread the other day that sounded like you were at your wits end, and just thought you were too busy.

I haven't gotten it.

 

[drksideofthemoon]

I haven't gotten it.

Well that would explain why I never heard back...I just sent a PM to confirm your email...My fault, I should have followed up and confirmed that you had received it.