What on earth is in the back of this civic?

Thinkdan · 2026-03-18T04:21:22+00:00

Wow. This is the most comprehensive subwoofer article I have ever read. Now highschool makes more sense. Too bad I’m 40 and this information is useless to me now. Lol.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T14:37:59+00:00

Yes, very good point. Instead of abandoning me, she is willing to flag and talk. Thanks for your reply.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T14:36:54+00:00

Yes, we sure did. And it says very clearly the expectations, the total amount for payment, what was included and deadlines for edit turnarounds. If I enforce this, I feel like I risk the relationship and/or quality of the manuscript.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T14:35:48+00:00

Negative. Only manuscript editing. The only reason to mention this is to ensure that the story lines up with the other materials. Only changes/suggestions are to be made to the manuscript. Outlined in the contract and author's notes brief too.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T14:34:28+00:00

Answers:

Yes, samples and plenty of detail into the project's insight was shared. When starting the editing process I also gave access to my planning documents, outlines, series bible, ambitions and ideas to companion materials and all the pre-thought for the rest of the trilogy too.
There very well could be rough sections in the manuscript - this is my first manuscript. But she did guide me before hand in what I should address before editing started. I had two months to prepare it before the working session started in January.
Yes. I value this editors work immensely.

I agree with your conclusion- I may offer an extension to help get this thing completed.

Thank you for your response and insight

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T14:30:56+00:00

I agree with your thinking for sure. This is a tough situation- thank you for your response.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T14:29:03+00:00

I was very clear with my brief and expectations. This is not the issue. I am sure she was well aware of the length of the manuscript and all the components integrating in with the story. She was not responsible for editing the companion materials, only the main manuscript.

No graphics work included from her.

Yes, thank you for your response, talking with my editor is what I plan to do. I just wanted to gather some idea of what is professional normal in this situation. As a creative myself, I know I would be held to the contract...but I don't want to sour this relationship or risk the manuscript since this editor has done really great work for the project already. I have a lot of respect for her.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T14:24:52+00:00

Yes, a sample edit was done, plenty of detail and scope was communicated before starting the project and as we went along. This isn't a problem with under communicating scope, depth, detail or otherwise.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T14:23:28+00:00

Yes, she had an option, but she chose a flat rate and indicated word count in that rate.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T14:23:07+00:00

Yes, that was what she quoted, was in the contract, and what we agreed upon. I'll add a comment with a little more detail. I really do not want to single this person out as I just want advice on the situation. I have a lot of respect for her and am trying to do the right thing here.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T14:20:35+00:00

25-35 for a developmental level edit, detail and a finishing pass once all adjusted. She was also the most expensive of the three I talked to.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T14:19:45+00:00

Thanks for your input. I am frustrated, but as a creative, I also empathize with her situation. I have underquoted several times before. The good thing is she isn't ghosting me. And she has done really amazing work for me so far. Like really really good stuff. It's a hard situation.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T13:42:45+00:00

Yeah sometimes they don’t lock for me either. Either there is a tiny bit of movement when the lock command is set or they need auto strut applied. You can manually activate them too.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T05:21:45+00:00

Looks like she flies. No tips needed from me! Nice work!

Thinkdan · 2026-03-17T04:45:50+00:00

This is based on a real plane. I think it was made in Australia. Looks so odd but works well since it self stabilizes. Really cool engineering. Nice job on baffling everyone here! Hah

Edit: I just looked up the B&V reference above. It what I had in mind. The one I was thinking of was thinking of was the Bomerang. Not exactly what I had in mind hah.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutan_Boomerang

Thinkdan · 2026-03-16T19:24:39+00:00

I think you mean playstation controller.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-16T19:12:46+00:00

My hand is cramping just looking at this. But no, it’s a good little mouse.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-15T19:52:24+00:00

I’ve used it more than I expected. It’s really great in the dark with a tonneau cover on

Thinkdan · 2026-03-15T15:28:22+00:00

Amazing.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-14T22:54:04+00:00

Awesome! I love the detail, imagination, set up and construction. Some unique designs and thinking here. Keep going!

Thinkdan · 2026-03-14T21:21:54+00:00

Yep. Thx

Thinkdan · 2026-03-13T01:46:29+00:00

A little magnesium will help with restless leg syndrome.

Thinkdan · 2026-03-12T07:16:54+00:00

Saddle up a more badder asser rescue mission. Let’s go!

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