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How about an estimated read time facility?
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michellebeaching
 10 Jan 2011, 19:54 #108265 Reply To Post
Not sure how easy or difficult this would be but I'd be interested to here from other YWO'ers who'd like a facility to input an estimate of when you'll read any reviews you've been assigned so that the person whose work you are reading can see when you expect to read it. Don't want to put pressure on readers, I just get so excited when I know my work's out for review.
Let me know what you think.
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Malcolm
 11 Jan 2011, 06:16 #108274 Reply To Post
I think this would put undue pressure on readers.

If you want to be a writer, you need to learn how to wait.
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dancingsue
 11 Jan 2011, 09:26 #108286 Reply To Post
The time lapse between reading and reviewing can be quite a while. I often read something and sleep on it. Read it again and spend some more time pondering. How can I know until I've read the piece in question? Certainly, if you want a skim read and a thoughtless review, I could set an ETR.
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michellebeaching
 11 Jan 2011, 10:04 #108289 Reply To Post
On: 'If you want to be a writer you need to learn how to wait'. You make a fair point, especially with regard to having to wait for inundated agents and editors but I don't think that means we should avoid trying to improve our lovely site (if, indeed, my suggestion would be an improvement - that's why I posted the suggestion and asked for comments). Thanks for your point. I'm sure it's one that many others share.

I wondered if this post might be a hot potato. Perhaps because I read (carefully and thoughtfully) and review immediately, my opinion on the matter is skewed.

Interesting to hear other people's methods too. Looking forward to more replies on this!
This post was last edited by michellebeaching, 11 Jan 2011, 10:05
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pam123writing
 11 Jan 2011, 11:30 #108292 Reply To Post
It's impossible to give an ETA. We're not a breakdown service. I like to read my assignments twice, if I think they need it, or I feel I've missed something because the story doesn't make sense. I wouldn't like to rush a review for the sake of a credit. We're not on target bonuses here. I read a beautiful story last night. I intend to savour it again this afternoon, then I'll write my review up tonight. If something is worth having, then it's worth waiting for, as I've learnt myself over the years. The best and most useful reviews come from those who take care and time. Sometimes assignments time out for reasons beyond the control of the reviewer, which can be another reason for a delay.
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Tommi
 11 Jan 2011, 12:02 #108293 Reply To Post
For me it depends on too many factors - sometimes the story needs mulling over - which is a good thing - a review rarely got worse for mulling.- usually when that happens the story grows on me and I see things fall into place. And I read and review in snatched moments - so if something comes up I have to put the assignment aside.

And if I felt I'd let the ETA lapse, I'd feel so guilty I'd probably end up returning the assignment to avoid the author resenting me.
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Faine
 11 Jan 2011, 12:21 #108295 Reply To Post
Four days is too long, though, to wait for a review. There is a 'hostage' factor to it, since the work can't be looked at by multiple reviewers. I think it would be just good etiquette for a potential reviewer to skim the first paragraph and make up their minds about whether or not the piece is worth their time, and some sort of screening process, as suggested, might streamline this. I've had three dropped reviews just this month after waiting out the time period.
pam123writing
 11 Jan 2011, 12:24 #108297 Reply To Post
Quote: Faine, Tuesday, 11 Jan 2011 12:21
Four days is too long, though, to wait for a review. There is a 'hostage' factor to it, since the work can't be looked at by multiple reviewers. I think it would be just good etiquette for a potential reviewer to skim the first paragraph and make up their minds about whether or not the piece is worth their time, and some sort of screening process, as suggested, might streamline this. I've had three dropped reviews just this month after waiting out the time period.


It used to be seven days, so think yourself very lucky!
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'Til I Kissed You
Always On My Mind
A rock'n'roll romance series by Pam Howes all available on Amazon in paperback and e-Books.
Visit my website for details.
Fast Movin' Train - A stand alone love story.
Amazon links on:
website

"And, in the end, the love you take / Is equal to the love you make." Lennon and McCartney 1969
dancingsue
 11 Jan 2011, 12:27 #108298 Reply To Post
Quote: Faine, Tuesday, 11 Jan 2011 12:21
Four days is too long, though, to wait for a review. There is a 'hostage' factor to it, since the work can't be looked at by multiple reviewers. I think it would be just good etiquette for a potential reviewer to skim the first paragraph and make up their minds about whether or not the piece is worth their time, and some sort of screening process, as suggested, might streamline this. I've had three dropped reviews just this month after waiting out the time period.


You will find that the odd member 'punishes' pieces in or around the top ten by letting them time out. Otherwise, four days is a great improvement on the seven it was until last year's changes. Why is four days too long if you get a useful review out of it? If it's because of chart ratings, you have to find a way of getting over this because it will drive you insane.
the long and the short of it

Faine
 11 Jan 2011, 17:16 #108310 Reply To Post
Quote:
four days is a great improvement on the seven it was until last year's changes. Why is four days too long if you get a useful review out of it? If it's because of chart ratings, you have to find a way of getting over this because it will drive you insane.


True, but it can be a little like saying a medium amount of torture (NOT making a direct comparison there, by the way) is still better than a large amount. That may be true, but it doesn't make it right.
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