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by Ed
Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:22 pm
Forum: Questions About Rejections
Topic: Question about article sent back for revision
Replies: 4
Views: 8132

Re: Question about article sent back for revision

The reference list at the bottom had links to the sources, though it was clear that you were trying to follow the guidelines. It appeared to be an oversight.

Thanks,
Ed
by Ed
Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:03 pm
Forum: Questions About Rejections
Topic: Question about article sent back for revision
Replies: 4
Views: 8132

Re: Question about article sent back for revision

The names of references were hotlinked. We encourage authoritative references, but we cannot consider articles with links or full web addresses.

Thanks,
Ed
by Ed
Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:42 am
Forum: Questions About Rejections
Topic: Grammatical errors???
Replies: 1
Views: 3929

Re: Grammatical errors???

Once articles are reviewed they are purged from the system. If the article was rejected for "grammar errors," this means it probably contained very basic errors that we feel the writer should be able to correct himself. Please proofread your article carefully and use our tips for self-edit...
by Ed
Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:03 am
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Wordy Words
Replies: 0
Views: 4545

Wordy Words

Hi Writers, This "wordy words" list offers solutions to words and phrases that send up the wordiness flag to editors and will help you remove the clutter from your writing. http://web.uvic.ca/~gkblank/Wordiness/Kim_Blanks.html While alternatives are suggested for some words and phrases, ma...
by Ed
Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: Updates for Authors
Topic: What's New at CC
Replies: 11
Views: 49460

Re: What's New at CC

Hi D M, I'm glad you see the positives behind more thorough reviews! Have you checked out our tips for self-editing? http://www.constant-content.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=14407 You might try incorporating a couple of the suggestions that you don't currently utilize and see if you catch more ...
by Ed
Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:36 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Best to split a big article?
Replies: 10
Views: 8413

Re: Best to split a big article?

The trick with writing "series" is that each article must be able to work as a stand-alone article an no article can be dependent upon another. Customers can't be expected to have to purchase a whole series when the articles are offered seperately, and we don't want the entire series to be...
by Ed
Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Lack of style guidelines?
Replies: 9
Views: 7348

Re: Lack of style guidelines?

Hi David, Because we have a community of writers from a wide variety of backgrounds, writers aren't expected to follow any particular style guide at this time. For example, we accept both British and American English, the inclusion or exclusion of the Oxford comma, any referencing style that meets o...
by Ed
Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:37 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Ages and American English
Replies: 5
Views: 7761

Re: Ages and American English

Debbi, you're so cool. Thanks for that.

Ed
by Ed
Mon Jul 19, 2010 6:20 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Ages and American English
Replies: 5
Views: 7761

Re: Ages and American English

With numbers, I would suggest AP Style, which requires that you spell out numbers one through nine and use numerals for 10 and above. Except, of course, at the beginning of a sentence. Never begin a sentence with a numeral. Fifteen coworkers took the elevator one floor down to visit Barry for his 40...
by Ed
Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:01 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Calibri font...1 accepted, one not...
Replies: 2
Views: 4195

Re: Calibri font...1 accepted, one not...

You don't have to delete and resubmit, but please remember to submit your articles according to our guidelines in the future. Thanks!

Ed
by Ed
Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:40 am
Forum: Updates for Authors
Topic: What's New at CC
Replies: 11
Views: 49460

Re: What's New at CC

Thanks, Celeste!
by Ed
Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: Updates for Authors
Topic: What's New at CC
Replies: 11
Views: 49460

Re: What's New at CC

I'm the only editor you will see on the forums.

Thanks,
Ed
by Ed
Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:44 am
Forum: Updates for Authors
Topic: What's New at CC
Replies: 11
Views: 49460

Re: What's New at CC

J.A.,

Yes! I'm still reviewing the majority of the articles. But I can no longer take credit for reviewing all of the articles.

Ed
by Ed
Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: Updates for Authors
Topic: What's New at CC
Replies: 11
Views: 49460

What's New at CC

Hi Writers, I hope your weekend was great, whether you were celebrating the Fourth of July or simply gearing up for another work week. Behind the scenes at Constant Content, we've been busy. Here is what's new with CC: The Review Team Having a single editor – or even a single editor with one part ti...
by Ed
Thu May 20, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Questions About Rejections
Topic: Three Strikes and You're Out - clarification
Replies: 16
Views: 15716

Re: Three Strikes and You're Out - clarification

If you've read good reviews about Constant Content, then you know our standards are high. Our concerns aren't about "a single typo." Our concerns are about articles that do not exhibit familiarity and comfort with writing rules and standards. This is a professional site and everybody's tim...