It's to ensure that a book actually gets proofread, and not just flipped to the Admin Queue in ten minutes. It's really just as simple as that. It's not about grade school, it's about trust.
Evan----- Original Message ----- From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 7:48 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: priority proofreaders
What is this with scanners handpicking proofreaders?! Are we back in grade school? "I pick you to be on my team." What about the rest of us who aren't in with the in crowd? Not picking on Bob, who was only making a suggestion, but really, what is this deal with scanners and their pet proofreaders? I guess it's still OK for me though, as I usually look around for stuff other people have left alone for months, so I don't feel bad if it takes me a bit longer to get it done, due to other commitments. TracyI think I've been proofreading for about two years, frankly, I don't remember when I started. However, last year I had enough credits to cover my subscription, which really came in handy. I now have enough credits tocover next year's subscription. I'm sure some of you long-timers have manymore than that. When I proofread today it's because I like proofreading, but I can affordto pick and choose which books I will proof. However, I suspect that thereare some newer folks who actually need the credits to maintain their subscription. If you will let a scannor know that this is the case, I'd like to suggest that the scannors give these folks priority. Any newer scannors in the same boat might want to ask for a thorough but quicker proofreader. Just a suggestion. Bob "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."--Margaret MeadTo unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.
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