I'm in need of three editors who want to help with 'Did I ever tell you the definition of insanity?' · 11:41pm Apr 11th, 2013
Alright, from the original six editors, only three remain.
One is training in the army, so he can't edit
Another one just agreed to help with the rewrite (he was my major editor in grammar and vocabulary)
And the last one just disappeared off the face of the Earth.
So, I need three other editors. Two who help me with grammar and vocabulary (only one more), and the other who helps me with Vaas' personality in my story.
Now, I want good editors and with good I mean: They take my story and rip it to pieces. They criticize everything so I can make it better. Give suggestions on how to make the chapters better and not just correct my mistakes. So, I don't want the usual editor who takes five minutes to look at the story and says it's okay. No, I don't want that. I've been through several editors like that and I didn't like it.
This is the first time I've taken a story so seriously, probably because of the feature. I feel a weight on my shoulders, I feel like the story needs to be perfect, but I can't do it alone, so I need your help. I feel this story will be fucked without good editors.
Now, some more information. The first two editors, the ones who will look at grammar and vocabulary, Have to take the story and take their time with it. I've got many remarks from previous editors that I use some weird phrasing, but that's due to English not being my mother language. So if you want to be my editor for grammar and vocabulary, then certainly look at my phrasing, because it will hold many mistakes. Suggestions for more difficult vocabulary are also welcome.
The last editor, it's actually more of a pre-reader, has a more specific job, he or she needs to help me with getting down Vaas' personality correctly. He's a tricky bastard and I fear I don't have a good grasp on his personality. So this editor must have played the game and know how Vaas would react in situations. This editor needs to have a good insight in Vaas' character.
That's it, I hope some of you can help me. Remember, I need a good editor, the chapters needs to be ripped to pieces before I publish them
Me please. I'm good at grammar and spelling.
1000661 Now, before I accept you, I first have to know what kind of editor you want to be, and you will have to do a little test before I actually hire you. I'll send you everything that I've written for the new chapter (only 700 words, so don't worry) and I want to see your editing skills. Google docs makes use of comments where you can comment about something in the chapter that requires my attention.
1000679I've used gdocs before; I know about the comments. My email for gdocs is Blasterball202@yahoo.com, so go ahead and send your test.
1000683 It is done.
Well, I'm not that experienced, but I guess I could serve as a placeholder until you get someone better. While I have played the game, I might need to get some practice writing Vaas before I feel comfortable advising you on how to write him yourself.
Email is sikellerblack@gmail.com
1000770 Well, I'm going to do the same with you as I did with NightmareKnight. You first need to do a little test. Do you know how to use Google Docs?
1001755
Yep, I do.
1001854 I've sent you the first 700 words I've written, and you'll edit it the best you can. That's the test.
1000770 You think you don't have much experience, but I beg to differ. I took a look at it, placed your version next to the original and boy, you're really good. I think you'd make a wonderful writer. Also, I really liked it that you took the vocabulary to a higher level, since mine is really basic. I think that vocabulary is your strongest point. Can we agree that you're going to be one of the major editors in my story? You're aren't going to be a placeholder, because I'd like you to be a full member of the team.
1004399
I think we can agree. Let's do this thing!
1004407 Very well, I hope I can finish the next chapter by the end of April, but I can't promise anything.
1004417
Take as much time as you need. this, coming from a guy who takes around a month to come out with chapters for his story...
1004435 *Cough* five months *Cough*
1004450
Sounds like you've got some frogs in your throat. Cough drop?