I have often asked for an editor on this site. The editor job probably sounds like a lot of thankless work to most people.
The role is often confused with being a proofreader which I definitely need as well. I have a friend who doesn't really enjoy my stories that has painstakingly helped me with that for quite some time.
I use Ms word, grammarly and other tools, and even with frequent rereading of my story, I often miss mistakes that I would catch in anybody else's writing because I know what it's supposed to say.
The role of editor is often confused with being a muse and a source of inspiration. That's a pretty lofty job and very difficult shoes to fill.
There are a couple authors on here that I stay in touch with that often inspire me with their work. I try to read as much as I write as a rule of thumb. There isn't enough stories that really float my boat and flick my bik to maintain that ratio though.
What I'm looking for is someone who actually enjoys my stories, that wants to read the early drafts and provide some constructive feedback. I don't use external email. I use the email through here and I would just paste it to you.
I'm not looking for exhaustive proofreading and I don't expect a lot.
I also can't promise that I can deliver new material all the time. I will write as much as possible with the time I have left on this planet. I don't have a schedule though and I don't do this for money.
if this intrigues you at all, I would ask that you also make sure that you've read at least three of my stories and like the themes before you respond. I try to post a lot of different stories but there are definitely some recurring themes
I'm looking for story direction and plot holes, ideas and suggestions to make the writing a little more fluid and intriguing.
In exchange, you get to read some of the ideas that I might never even publish. I have dozens of stories that are half complete that have not been published here. I am trying to write an entire story before I start publishing it because I have made the mistake of not finishing some first.
You would also get an advanced copy of the story before I publish it but by the time you read it I might have already posted it. you could still provide feedback because I am the type to go back and fix things.
if you are an existing author and you enjoy my writing, I'm all about co-collaboration and helping you in the same spirit.
if you are somebody who has never written but you have lots of dirty ideas, you are especially welcome to contact me. I was once exactly where you are. I used to read stories and think I had some pretty good ideas but I did not have the confidence or drive to tell my stories.
I'm glad I got over that because now I get to live them through writing them and sharing them and it's not as hard as I thought it would be. It is still work and it can be frustrating but it's all worth it. I can maybe help you get started writing and give you some feedback and pointers.
I tried to pass on some of the things I have been taught over the years about storytelling. There was an author who sadly passed away named Ernest Bywater that inspired me. There have been authors like Vulgus and Mike McGifford who inspire me just through their work. I try to give back in the same ways and help aspiring authors.
Constructive feedback is a gift, and it can not only encourage but it can improve the story so that everybody benefits.