Question about Story Editing

Ninja In The Night · 09-17-2007

I have found some very nice stories on DeviantArt, sadly, the quality of writing in these stories are far below par & am working on fixing the many grammar, spelling, & overall errors of the story, (*Example: He/She spelled necklace as neckless*). If I were to post the story here, along with his name under caption under the title, giving him full credit for the story, along with the link to where I had first seen the story originally, would I get in trouble for doing so? However, I do want to add the stories overall enjoyment was great, I am just a perfectionist & can't stand to see a good piece of writing go to waste.

09-17-2007

Well, I wouldn't turn you into the `net copyright police.

I'd actually applaud you for your efforts in fixing those horrendous stories.

Test-0 · 09-17-2007

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Originally Posted by Ninja In The Night

(*Example: He/She spelled necklace as neckless*)

Maybe He/She just has a thing for floating heads? :3

Ninja In The Night · 09-18-2007

I assure you it's meant as necklace, describing a small crystal bound by a chain. This writer is very good at making the stories, but has a horrible tendency for run ons, spelling errors, & grammar errors. I've had to delete a lot of extra ands. One sentence had 4 in it.

Test-0 · 09-18-2007

Well, that joke went right over your head... or right UNDER. Hah.

Ninja In The Night · 09-18-2007

I can't be held accountable for what I write after spending two hours only managing to fix two chapters of a two page story. It's that bad.

PrBlahBlahtson · 09-18-2007

Giving credit is good. Asking permission before posting is even better.

Ninja In The Night · 09-18-2007

Truthfully, if I had any other way than DA to contact him, I would love to do so, but sadly, I am unable to do so as I can't reveal my DA account to you all. Keeps personal & buisness seperate. Also why I don't contribute art to this forum is because I know that one or two of you have visited my gallery.

Snowglare · 09-18-2007

Editing be a fine vocation, tis sure, but ye ought not to spread tales lest ye ask yon author if'n ye can aforehand. Suss out the lubber's e-mail if ye must and send yore changes along to him. He'll be less like to make ye walk the plank fer criticisin' than fer remastering his whole durn story. It be the author's decision what shape their story be takin', and I think I be right in guessin' ye'd rather he fixed his own grammar in future tales than makin' ye do it yoreself.

09-17-2007	#1
Ninja In The Night Knight Of The Black Sword Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the forgotten era of man... Posts: 418	Question about Story Editing I have found some very nice stories on DeviantArt, sadly, the quality of writing in these stories are far below par & am working on fixing the many grammar, spelling, & overall errors of the story, (Example: He/She spelled necklace as neckless). If I were to post the story here, along with his name under caption under the title, giving him full credit for the story, along with the link to where I had first seen the story originally, would I get in trouble for doing so? However, I do want to add the stories overall enjoyment was great, I am just a perfectionist & can't stand to see a good piece of writing go to waste. __________________ Click here to feed me a Treat! Get your own at Pokeplushies! Last edited by Ninja In The Night; 09-17-2007 at 09:40 PM. Reason: Making up for saying something I said incorrectly

09-18-2007	#4
Ninja In The Night Knight Of The Black Sword Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the forgotten era of man... Posts: 418	I assure you it's meant as necklace, describing a small crystal bound by a chain. This writer is very good at making the stories, but has a horrible tendency for run ons, spelling errors, & grammar errors. I've had to delete a lot of extra ands. One sentence had 4 in it. __________________ Click here to feed me a Treat! Get your own at Pokeplushies! Last edited by Ninja In The Night; 09-18-2007 at 01:07 AM.

09-18-2007	#5
Test-0 ching ching Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,138	Well, that joke went right over your head... or right UNDER. Hah. __________________ MY DA! http://test-0.deviantart.com/

09-18-2007	#6
Ninja In The Night Knight Of The Black Sword Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the forgotten era of man... Posts: 418	I can't be held accountable for what I write after spending two hours only managing to fix two chapters of a two page story. It's that bad. __________________ Click here to feed me a Treat! Get your own at Pokeplushies!

09-18-2007	#7
PrBlahBlahtson is not a mod. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northeast USA Posts: 4,188	Giving credit is good. Asking permission before posting is even better. __________________ It's not that I don't like you. I'm just direct.

09-17-2007	#2
shadow Guest Posts: n/a	Well, I wouldn't turn you into the `net copyright police. I'd actually applaud you for your efforts in fixing those horrendous stories.

09-18-2007	#9
Snowglare Process Master Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 886	Editing be a fine vocation, tis sure, but ye ought not to spread tales lest ye ask yon author if'n ye can aforehand. Suss out the lubber's e-mail if ye must and send yore changes along to him. He'll be less like to make ye walk the plank fer criticisin' than fer remastering his whole durn story. It be the author's decision what shape their story be takin', and I think I be right in guessin' ye'd rather he fixed his own grammar in future tales than makin' ye do it yoreself.