Infinite Pending

[PhoenixLord]

I have made several stories in August and they're constantly pending, either because I made some edits, or because they were posted late in the day, and I'm confused, since when I posted stories late at night, they almost always got approved within a day or two. What gives?

EDIT: I just checked, and one was sent back due to bad grammar. At least now I know why.

 

[StillStunned]

First, you'll get more replies if you post this in the Authors' Hangout, where it's a recurring topic.

For the remainder: if you edit a submitted story, apparently it goes back to the bottom of the list. Newer authors appear to get more scrutiny that established authors. Various categories also get a closer look, like Non-Consent/Reluctance.

I don't think I've noticed any difference in the submission time, so I can't say what's going on there.

Essentially, though, the only person who knows what's going on is Laurel. If a story has been pending for a week, the hive mind's wisdom says to send her a PM asking politely whether it might perhaps have been overlooked. You probably won't get a reply, but it could give the approval process the kick it needs.

 

[ElectricBlue]

I have made several stories in August and they're constantly pending, either because I made some edits, or because they were posted late in the day, and I'm confused, since when I posted stories late at night, they almost always got approved within a day or two. What gives?

EDIT: I just checked, and one was sent back due to bad grammar. At least now I know why.

Time of day hasn't got much to do with it. Processing time depends on category (lower volume categories might post a bit quicker, because Laurel tries to maintain a steady flow into all categories); whether or not there's a Contest running (Contest stories get priority). Every time you touch a story, though, you start all over again.

 

[SkyBubble]

That happens to me all the time.