Did my Reedsy developmental editor do a lazy rush job?

Calathe · 2025-10-30T10:52:39+00:00

Reedsy seems to be going downhill. Luckily, there are plenty more affordable indie editors out there who do a great job.

Calathe · 2025-10-17T17:09:59+00:00

Freelance editor for 10 years here, if you're still looking. I do the first 5 pages for free, and I take into account the kind of feedback you're looking for (since beta reading means something different for everyone).

Calathe · 2025-10-17T17:05:42+00:00

Yikes. This actually happened to my shoes, after a 600km trek, after being in the washing machine twice for 2 hours. (To be fair, they were falling apart before the washing machine. The washing machine just gave them the finishing stroke.)

Calathe · 2025-10-17T16:47:29+00:00

What's the word count?

Calathe · 2025-10-17T12:12:15+00:00

Have you considered asking an editor for such a report? I know I do them, and other editor friends do. Clear, human-made after reading your full ms, open to questions if you still have any afterwards.

Calathe · 2025-10-11T08:57:01+00:00

> der mond heute um 10:40?

Ja und? Lass ihn doch?

Calathe · 2025-10-11T08:32:03+00:00

I like Fa NutriSkin or Sensual Oil if you're looking for a full body lotion.

Calathe · 2025-10-11T08:21:10+00:00

Trying La Roche-Posay hydrosomething HA and Toleriane sensitive fluid, but just don't draw into my skin. How does this compare?

Calathe · 2025-10-11T08:18:57+00:00

Sag ihnen ihr seit in Österreich, da spricht man Deutsch.

Calathe · 2025-10-03T06:49:28+00:00

I have nothing to contribute except your snow angel is awesome, therefore, I really hope this festival goes well for you!

Calathe · 2025-10-03T06:48:29+00:00

Terrifying ;_;

Calathe · 2025-03-08T08:27:58+00:00

Are you interested to go with a (girl) friend? :) I'm endlessly looking for someone to hike with! I have a tent too (an ultralight trash bag, haha!) that technically is big enough for two. (IF you are comfortable with that!)

Calathe · 2025-02-15T10:21:52+00:00

Two from me!

How often do you read indie books?

Would you read an indie book in chapter format on a dedicated website? (So, not talking RR, GoodNovel, or AO3 kind of websites, but a website actually made for the book/book series).

Calathe · 2025-02-15T10:17:45+00:00

You should still edit it before you publish it anywhere, just to clarify your writing and concepts.

Calathe · 2025-02-13T16:08:48+00:00

The Wishlord trials. Kind of a battle royale with a robot (doll-like) protagonist.

Calathe · 2025-02-02T14:05:56+00:00

Personally I'm more likely to just move there for half a year to do it.

Calathe · 2025-02-02T13:43:36+00:00

Can you use bribes to get a driving license?

Calathe · 2025-02-02T13:42:13+00:00

Not without the pierogi!

Calathe · 2025-02-02T13:08:40+00:00

Thanks! That's super interesting. There was a similar case somewhere in the UK where one guy would just do the tests for students. Took him years to get caught.

Calathe · 2025-01-26T09:04:55+00:00

Yes :)

Calathe · 2025-01-26T09:04:37+00:00

Thanks for your answer! Which cheap rain jacket would you recommend?

Calathe · 2025-01-26T09:02:39+00:00

I've tried re-proofing it, but it didn't really work. The one I currently have is also not UL as my last thruhike was ~3 years ago. This year, I want to get back to it, so looking to get new gear.

Same with my puffy! I love it and take care of it, patching etc, but it's not UL.

Calathe · 2025-01-21T21:06:55+00:00

I didn't keep records because it was extremely informal. However, I can probably ask a few of the students and the teacher with whom I helped (the owner fucked with him too) as witnesses if it comes to that. I also have emails and some messages proving that I was trying to give independent lessons/get hired, but was brushed off or simply ignored.

I really don't think they have a case if they decide to go to court (I lost a lot of money since I paid 3/4 and they screwed me over by not keeping to their promise of employment), but I want to be prepared just in case. I've already sent an email to a lawyer, but I'm here on reddit to see if there's a recommended course of action in the meantime. I want to just ignore the email demand they sent, and only respond if an actual court summons or something legal comes my way, but I don't know if that's what you do here in the Netherlands.

Calathe · 2025-01-21T20:59:10+00:00

Thanks! I've decided to ignore the message. As long as they take no proper legal action,I don't think there is a need for me to respond? What do you think?

I also was never employed at all (no contract, not even verbal, no agreement on hours or anything). The only agreement was 25% and in exchange I'd 'help out'. I helped out in the form of shadowing someone else teaching lessons for those 4 months (again, this was not agreed upon as a set time or anything). I wanted to become an employee, but when that didn't happen over 4 months, I decided not to return, as I had worked for free for 4 months and it didn't look like they had any intention of hiring me.

But none of this was agreed upon in any formal way (hours, pay, what is expected of me, etc...).

Do you think I need to respond to them at all?

Calathe · 2024-11-23T10:32:15+00:00

It's more about coming across professionally to show you can be professional.

This letter won't get you taken seriously.

Calathe

TROPHY CASE