Thanks to my editor

[billy_strokes]

I have been writing stories for quite a few years for friends and was finally talked into posting here. (I have been reading here for quite a while.) When I decided to submit I found the VE Program very useful.

I had a few stories edited by some kind editors, but I stumbled onto an exceptional editor in Lady Christabel. She has not only helped me clean up my gross mispellings and grammatic errors but has also taken the time to help me become a better writer.

I don't know where or how the really good editors find the time to help out essentially complete strangers, but I truly appreciate it and hope everyone who subits takes advantage of the VE program.

 

[My Erotic Tail]

Confuzzled~

My first story with Lit ... I used there (VE)
and the Story was rejected...I sent it back to
(VE) and they doctored it and I submitted...
The story was rejected again...that story
never made it to be approved...

The good side is that the lady who helped edit
my story told me a few tricks in writing and of
course to make use of spell check...I found
another editer online. They look my tales over
and fix for me. So far I have had no more
rejections. I try to read all these helpfull
threads and get very confused when every
one has a different opinion as to where the
commas should be. Or when to pause, or when
a sentence ends and when to begin a new
paragraph. I am reading like the "Dickens."
on how to write. I am told I have great stories
and a great style. But the mechanics seem to
slow me down and get me "confuzzled."...

Can you suggest which or a certain editer to use?

 

[billy_strokes]

Tail,

I have only dealt with a few editors. My best advice would be to read the editor bio careful and look for someone not only insterested in checking spelling and grammar but also content. Also see what credentials they list.

Some editors might just be people who read literature and can help with minor details. Others are "professional" editors willing to spend a great deal of time on your work. It all depends what you want.

Most of all I would say don't get discouraged. Try different editors till you find one that you "click" with. It will be well worth your time.

As for being rejected repeatedly, look at the comments on why closely and make sure the editor you are having review your work knows why it was rejected. I had one rejected for the way i formatted my dialogue.