Seeking editor for unconvential story.

[JimmyHartley]

Hi, I'm looking for an editorial partner for a long series of stories I'm writing, the stories will encompass the genres of fantasy, incest, non-human and bisexual (Both F/F and M/M)
It's about a young man who discovers he's an Incubus through finding his long lost sister and father in the rave club scene, his sister and father are somewhat evil and eventually sway him to the darker side of sexuality.

I have a second and third series planned, the second is about an Angel who hunts Demons who goes after our young (Anti) Hero and the third is about the daughter of the main character, experiencing what he went through in the third one.

I've had two volunteer editors not get back to me after reading it, so I thought this was the perfect place to warn people of its content.

I'd also like to converse with the volunteer editor before hand to make sure they are in a similar mind frame as me.

If you think you're the editor for this job, please message me or post in here, I'd love to talk to you!

 

[AsylumSeeker]

I see you're not getting any "bites", so to speak (from what I see or don't see here, although a lot happens with PMs so I can't be certain). I can only speak for myself, but when a writer asks for a volunter editor to get entangled in not only a long series, but with promises of more of the same, we become reluctant. As for me I enjoy writing, and so editing takes time away from what I truly enjoy, but I do it to help others and also to learn.

You might not be aware of this but the way you have written your request, to me, is placing unreasonable demands on an editor. This is fine if you're paying handsomely for their services, but you likely will not receive the assistance of a volunteer in this manner.

So, what would I recommend? I would suggest asking for an editor to edit the first chapter with no additional demands placed upon them. If they appreciate your writing ability it might be more palatable to then ask he/she to edit the next, and so on.

Just me.

Would I be willing to take a look at one chapter? Possibly, but I have other stories I am editing at this time plus trying to write. I could put you in line, if you wanted. One chapter, that is. If it's not too long.

 

[PacoFear]

Asylum has a point. It's a bit hard to commit, sight unseen, to an effort the size you're describing. Sadly, we're all juggling RL. Still, if you like I'll have a look at your first 5,000 words and give you my suggested edits and my thoughts. Shoot me a PM.

-PF

 

[snoopercharmbrights]

I have thought about this quite a bit, and while I don't want to commit to such a long task, I disagree with PacoFear and AsylumSeeker. I think that being brave enough to put the "con" requirements as well as the "pro" ones in your request is a good move on your part.

If you want consistent editing throughout the series, to go with an attempt to write consistently, then saying so up front is honest, even though it will put a lot of people off. Hiding the fact will just lead to a lot of wasted time.

 

[_Lynn_]

I have thought about this quite a bit, and while I don't want to commit to such a long task, I disagree with PacoFear and AsylumSeeker. I think that being brave enough to put the "con" requirements as well as the "pro" ones in your request is a good move on your part.

If you want consistent editing throughout the series, to go with an attempt to write consistently, then saying so up front is honest, even though it will put a lot of people off. Hiding the fact will just lead to a lot of wasted time.

I agree on the consistency aspect. Plus working with one author on a series takes no more time than working on several pieces from assorted authors. Also, the editor won't have to give detailed explanations on what they did each time because the author will understand their markings. (And that saves time.)

Working with the same person for a series has several good points.

 

[sr71plt]

Also, the editor won't have to give detailed explanations on what they did each time because the author will understand their markings. (And that saves time.)

I wish this were so, but I find very few repeat authors who have absorbed and applied anything they were explained in the past.

 

[AsylumSeeker]

I agree on the consistency aspect. Plus working with one author on a series takes no more time than working on several pieces from assorted authors. Also, the editor won't have to give detailed explanations on what they did each time because the author will understand their markings. (And that saves time.)

Working with the same person for a series has several good points.

I couldn't agree more, ML. Having the same editor would be the best for consistency. I was just making an alternative suggestion that could get the writer quicker editorial assistance, this was my thought at the time. And snooper also has a point, warn the editor up front. All good thoughts.

I agreed to take on a story and found out it was 120k words. Since I'd agreed I didn't back out, I just edited a chapter at a time and got it done in 2 weeks? (don't recollect how long it took). So ML is right, it's a chapter at a time, doesn't matter if it's one author or twenty. In fact since it was the same author I knew what to expect spelling and grammar-wise as the author was consistent throughout, so the same mistakes were found.

I was merely suggesting the writer might consider asking for assistance in a different manner. But maybe not so much now.