Longer pending status than ususal

[alexis19901]

Hey, I submitted a story just over a week ago and it's still in the pending stage. I've submitted 30 stories previously and normally within 3 to 4 days they were live on the website.

Is anyone aware of anything going on that's increasing the wait time?

 

[shelleycat1]

It can be highly variable. I've got one EDIT still pending after 14 days, but I understand those take longer. One submitted and published today took 2 days. Just be patient.

 

[Rob_Royale]

I've noticed that stories in the Nov/Dec time frame take a bit longer. We got the holidays coming up and Laurel is just one person.

 

[Kasumi_Lee]

I've been wondering about this, too. I've got a number of edits that have been pending for 1-3 weeks, plus one story that's been pending for one week, and a non-fiction essay that's been languishing for nine weeks.

 

[kiwibat]

I’m about to hit 2 weeks for my story, and my last one was just over 3 weeks : /

 

[SimonDoom]

Seems to be a widespread problem. I've been publishing stories for 8 years, never rejected, and the norm is a 2-4 day wait. But I have one now that's been pending seven days. I just sent a message. I'd recommend doing the same.