Story still pending

[coollvr1]

I submitted a story at the end of July, and it is still listed as Pending. How do I find out why it remains in that category?

coollvr1

 

[Slacksoulfun]

I submitted a story at the end of July, and it is still listed as Pending. How do I find out why it remains in that category?

coollvr1

I'm in the same boat, been almost 2 weeks now. If there's a need for reviewers, I'd love to volunteer/help!

 

[Fuzzybuddha]

I am the same way. I submitted a 4 part story on the 29th. The first 2 parts were released fairly quick, the last 2 have been waiting in limbo.

 

[SDaddy666]

Same boat. Feels even more frustrating when you check the new category and sometimes see authors get two (even saw 3 one time) of their stories get published the same day.

 

[Sir_PhyNyx]

Just pitching my hat in the ring. I thought it was just because I'm new and it would take longer. Do we think it's because of the beta? Should I switch to the old view? Thanks, y'all!

 

[Lumiere_Amie]

Most importantly, DO NOT RESUBMIT YOUR STORY! Doing so places you at the back of the queue. Theoretically, you could have a story in perpetual limbo if you kept resubmitting.
As for how long it takes, well, it depends. Are there contests ongoing? Is the site in the middle of an update or addressing an issue? There is an ongoing kerfuffle with avatars disappearing, so that may be taking attention from story moderation. Is there a holiday in the U.S.? Or maybe they've just taken a vacation. Have you been bad and had past stories rejected? Problematic authors get greater attention. Two weeks is not uncommon.
You can message Laurel and inquire. Don't expect a written response; either the story will be published or rejected.

 

[TheDok]

FYI, I have now been waiting fourteen days too. Less than three days is my norm, so there may be an issue. Maybe that's why Laurel posted the thread "Stories pending for more than 72 hours on August 2nd