Looking for mentor/proofreader

[Cherubian]

I am quite new to writing erotic fiction and have just finished my first (short) story. However since

- I AM new
- English is not my native language

it would be very helpful if some experienced author could help me with a little proofreading before I post, to at least get rid of the grammatical and orthographic errors, and maybe giving a few helpful hints in addition to that.

Would anyone be interested in helping me?

P.S: I know, with English not my native tongue the obvious choice would be to not write in English, but for some reason I am more comfortable with writing English, plus as a side benefit it will train my English skills. It will also reach a wider audience and thereby have a higher potential for feedback.

P.S.S: I have searched for some newbie/mentor request thread, but found none. If one exists, I apologize for missing it. Please feel free to redirect me there.

 

[TearsoftheWorld]

I am quite new to writing erotic fiction and have just finished my first (short) story. However since

- I AM new
- English is not my native language

it would be very helpful if some experienced author could help me with a little proofreading before I post, to at least get rid of the grammatical and orthographic errors, and maybe giving a few helpful hints in addition to that.

Would anyone be interested in helping me?

P.S: I know, with English not my native tongue the obvious choice would be to not write in English, but for some reason I am more comfortable with writing English, plus as a side benefit it will train my English skills. It will also reach a wider audience and thereby have a higher potential for feedback.

P.S.S: I have searched for some newbie/mentor request thread, but found none. If one exists, I apologize for missing it. Please feel free to redirect me there.

I can't guarantee that my response will be immediate, but feel free to send me your story and I'll see what needs to be fixed. On the bright side, you know what orthographic means so I imagine your writing won't be all that bad.

 

[nerk]

The Editor's Forum will probably give you a lot more traction on this. There are loads of people happy to help out there.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

With regards to editing and awarding points at LIT I'm reminded of a story about Obama's trip to China.

While in China Obama attended a banquet held in his honor. At the conclusion of dinner his host invited Obama to say a few words to the multitude in attendance; so he told a hilarious but very long joke. It took about 10 minutes to get thru it.

At the end the host translated the joke to the Chinese audience but said no more than a sentence, after which the whole room erupted in howls and cackles and guffaws and noisy rolling on the floor! Astounded at the response of the audience Obama asked the host how she managed to repeat the long joke so briefly. IT EASY OBAMA-SAN, I TELL PEOPLE YOU SAY VERY FUNNY STORY SO LAUGH VERY HARD.

Thats our policy here. You dont need to read our story just give us the points and trophy!

 

[TxRad]

With regards to editing and awarding points at LIT I'm reminded of a story about Obama's trip to China.

While in China Obama attended a banquet held in his honor. At the conclusion of dinner his host invited Obama to say a few words to the multitude in attendance; so he told a hilarious but very long joke. It took about 10 minutes to get thru it.

At the end the host translated the joke to the Chinese audience but said no more than a sentence, after which the whole room erupted in howls and cackles and guffaws and noisy rolling on the floor! Astounded at the response of the audience Obama asked the host how she managed to repeat the long joke so briefly. IT EASY OBAMA-SAN, I TELL PEOPLE YOU SAY VERY FUNNY STORY SO LAUGH VERY HARD.

Thats our policy here. You dont need to read our story just give us the points and trophy!

The above message is brought to you by our local troll who has no stories posted to Lit. He only has stupid and idiotic opinions to posts and no points to make.

Back to our regular scheduled program.

A public service message.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

I'm a lotta things but never the overnite crapper cleaner on an oil rig. TEX gets his best stories off the restroom walls.

 

[TxRad]

I'm a lotta things but never the overnite crapper cleaner on an oil rig. TEX gets his best stories off the restroom walls.

I love it when i get to ya. You always come back with these lame supposedly zingers. It sucks to be you.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

I love it when i get to ya. You always come back with these lame supposedly zingers. It sucks to be you.

I'm jealous! Restoom walls are great plot bunnies!

 

[NotShyGuy]

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[wet_special]

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