EditMob is not a substitute for professional editing.
I am tempted to stop there, however if you know me, I like to talk. Most of the comments I get boil down to this one.
Why would I want to edit for free?
1) It is not editing
I love the name EditMob, but a more accurate name would be ProofMob or TypoMob.
I'd also like to note that the monthly contest is designed to make it easy, anonymous, and rewarding (through the sweeps) to report typos that you just happen across. It is not really for true editing, rather simple errors (missing Ss, double words, occasionally word choice).
2) It serves a slightly different purpose
Have you ever been in the elevator with someone and noticed their tie askew or a button undone? Maybe they are going to a very important meeting. Wouldn't it be nice to lean over and whisper in their ear and let them know? That is EditMob. EditMob is not extreme makeover.
Also I think there are some possible services that I can offer professional editors (these are still in development).
1) I think that EditMob highlights the larger need for editors. An author who consistently makes errors (hopefully) will see the larger issue. I've thought about offering some form of referral service.
2) I also think that it offers a discreet service for editors who would rather have their occasional oversight be reported directly.
I welcome your comments and questions.
dave
I am tempted to stop there, however if you know me, I like to talk. Most of the comments I get boil down to this one.
Why would I want to edit for free?
1) It is not editing
I love the name EditMob, but a more accurate name would be ProofMob or TypoMob.
I'd also like to note that the monthly contest is designed to make it easy, anonymous, and rewarding (through the sweeps) to report typos that you just happen across. It is not really for true editing, rather simple errors (missing Ss, double words, occasionally word choice).
2) It serves a slightly different purpose
Have you ever been in the elevator with someone and noticed their tie askew or a button undone? Maybe they are going to a very important meeting. Wouldn't it be nice to lean over and whisper in their ear and let them know? That is EditMob. EditMob is not extreme makeover.
Also I think there are some possible services that I can offer professional editors (these are still in development).
1) I think that EditMob highlights the larger need for editors. An author who consistently makes errors (hopefully) will see the larger issue. I've thought about offering some form of referral service.
2) I also think that it offers a discreet service for editors who would rather have their occasional oversight be reported directly.
I welcome your comments and questions.
dave
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