Realistic time waiting for Editor to replay?

[SinfulCharms]

Could someone give me an idea what a realistic time frame is to wait for an editor to respond? I contacted one and have not heard back as of yet. Granted, patience is something I tend to leave tucked in the closet when I want to get something done. lol

I'd like to get some feedback and an initial review on where I'm at so far, so I've been holding off moving too much further forward with the story.

Thanks all!

SCs

 

[sr71plt]

Could someone give me an idea what a realistic time frame is to wait for an editor to respond? I contacted one and have not heard back as of yet. Granted, patience is something I tend to leave tucked in the closet when I want to get something done. lol

I'd like to get some feedback and an initial review on where I'm at so far, so I've been holding off moving too much further forward with the story.

Thanks all!

SCs

It's best to set checkin dates up front--and if you haven't, to assume nothing is going and work all of your options. Apparently there are some claiming to be editors here who only respond when/if they want (and the same with authors, apparently).

 

[_Lynn_]

Could someone give me an idea what a realistic time frame is to wait for an editor to respond? I contacted one and have not heard back as of yet. Granted, patience is something I tend to leave tucked in the closet when I want to get something done. lol

I'd like to get some feedback and an initial review on where I'm at so far, so I've been holding off moving too much further forward with the story.

Thanks all!

SCs

If you contacted someone from the Volunteer Editor list, you might never hear from them. The list is best if ignored, as it's old and out-dated. Many on it no longer post here--some haven't for years. That's the bad news.

The good news is there are ways to find a current editor. Try one of these:
1. Post a new thread here in the EF stating your requirements, such as genre, word count, what you're looking for in help, etc. Current editors can then reply to your thread.
2. Check the monthly thread of active editors here in the EF. PM one from there after reading something they wrote or edited to see if you feel they might be a match for you.

As for SR's post, he's right too.

Good luck!

 

[AsylumSeeker]

It's best to set checkin dates up front--and if you haven't, to assume nothing is going and work all of your options. Apparently there are some claiming to be editors here who only respond when/if they want (and the same with authors, apparently).

What I do, as an editor, is to acknowledge receipt of a story and provide a general idea when I can start to edit. When I have gotten to the point where I am starting to edit the story in question I email the writer telling them as such and when I expect to be done. If any delays occur I update the writer.

Just me, apparently. I'm also a writer and like being kept informed, so I also inform those I edit for.

Unfortunately, placing demands on an editor may only result in an editor refusing to edit, leaving the writers at their whim. A sorry state of affairs, I admit. Those of us who are true to the cause do what we can.

 

[sr71plt]

What I do, as an editor, is to acknowledge receipt of a story and provide a general idea when I can start to edit. When I have gotten to the point where I am starting to edit the story in question I email the writer telling them as such and when I expect to be done. If any delays occur I update the writer.

Just me, apparently. I'm also a writer and like being kept informed, so I also inform those I edit for.

Unfortunately, placing demands on an editor may only result in an editor refusing to edit, leaving the writers at their whim. A sorry state of affairs, I admit. Those of us who are true to the cause do what we can.

Sounds like a good communications policy.