Story In Pending Since 8/15

[ThaCravunkulator]

I actually submitted it on the 14th, but then I made some changes while it was pending and now it has been more than two weeks. I contacted Laurel at around the ten day mark but so far nothing. I have one previously published story, so I'm not sure what the issue is, does anyone have any advice? I probably shouldn't have edited it after submitting the first time, but I was nervous and I think people will really enjoy this story. Thank you!

 

[onehitwanda]

but then I made some changes while it was pending

 

[StillStunned]

That must be really frustrating. I think we all know how exciting it is when you've finished writing and editing your story, you submit it and... nothing. Just a long wait. I've never had to wait this long, but even a few days seems like a lifetime.

The official thread for these questions is here: Story Pending For More Than 72 Hours? Please Read. It's a stickied thread here in the Authors' Hangout. Unfortunately it doesn't provide much in the way of practical advice.

At the moment the Summer Lovin' contest is on, and a few author-organised challenges. Stories written for those tend to take precedence over other submissions, but even so.

All I can suggest - all anyone here can suggest - is to send another polite DM to Laurel. You won't get a reply, but it might trigger some action.

I've seen people here recommend that you delete the pending story and resubmit it. I can't say whether that will speed up the process, but if you're running out of patience it might be worth a try. If you do, this time don't touch it once it's submitted.

Good luck!

 

[ThaCravunkulator]

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I was worried about that, ok.

 

[SkyBubble]

I hve one that's been Pending since 7/22.

 

[Djmac1031]

then I made some changes while it was pending

Every time you make a change after submitting it goes to the end of the line.

 

[TheWritingGroup]

I hve one that's been Pending since 7/22.

At first, I read that as July, 2022.

--Annie

 

[SkyBubble]

At first, I read that as July, 2022.

--Annie

Actually, the way things go, that wouldn't be a total shocker.