Thanks a lot!
Becoming an editor
Chrissy Himiko_Eva Really appreciate the reply. I have been waiting for two weeks now. I'm worrying if previous working experience would be a big factor in getting accepted. (cuz like, I have none O_O)
Writing a post is glitchy as always.
You're in good company....I have no experience either....
At least the reply email containing the application form and test was prompt....I got it within a day of sending my first email.
iluvstorys Yeah, that was really fast. Even turning in my application form and editor's test, I got a reply the next day acknowledging that they have received my application and that they will let me know the results "ASAP". I wish they just wrote that it'll take a month or so. XD
Nou That's improper English. Someone already gave the common version. I would change it to 'I desire to go fishing' based on the feel it seemed you were trying to emit. It's more formal, so it sounds odd to people who only ever speak informally (especially constant slang and downright improper English). When editing, you also have to take notice of the character speaking and their personality, or the setting and certain situations occurring at the time. Certain words and phrasing go better than others at times. Most people don't think of this, even if they're editing or revising as a job
After being added on Discord and getting the introductory 'hi' message, am I supposed to just wait for further contact? It's been a week, and I'd hate to be a bother as I know they're likely very busy, but it's a little nerve-wracking for me.
4 days later
After three weeks of anticipation, I finally got my results. Sadly, I didn't make it. I will try again next month. But how does that work exactly?
enna Just try a bit harder next time you attempt it. There are way too many applications monthly, probably over 100, and we can only pick a handful of them. As such, the competition is quite intense, and even if some are already good enough to be hired as an editor, they are annexed by those who are better. Anyway, I know someone who tried for a few months before eventually passing. I do suggest practicing editing in other sites or applying for an editor post for your favorite original novel before trying QI's ED test again. That way, you're overall editing skills can improve to a much higher level, and you'll find it easier to pass.
enna Just try a bit harder next time you attempt it. There are way too many applications monthly, probably over 100, and we can only pick a handful of them. As such, the competition is quite intense, and even if some are already good enough to be hired as an editor, they are annexed by those who are better. Anyway, I know someone who tried for a few months before eventually passing. I do suggest practicing editing in other sites or applying for an editor post for your favorite original novel before trying QI's ED test again. That way, you're overall editing skills can improve to a much higher level, and you'll find it easier to pass.
a month later
'Kay, so... There's a three month gap in this thread, so I won't feel bad over my one month necro. I turned my test in on the 25th of May and was informed I had passed on June 11th. Wonderful news. @Sunnnyy contacted me via Discord on the 3rd of July, I replied ten minutes later, and nothing since. Naturally, I've tried to reach Sunny on Discord since. The email-response I received on July 17th, paraphrased, would be "please wait". I don't mind waiting (new volume out next month), but waiting blindly (indefinite hiatus) is terrible. Here I thought passing the test would be the hardest part. orz
I'm in the same boat, sort of -- I applied to be a translator in mid June, and got my results end of July. Gave them my Skype contact but no one got in touch with me. Followed up with them through email and was told someone would contact me by 15th of August. Emailed them again on 14th of August, still waiting for a response...
FWIW, I asked on the Webnovel Discord server and CKTalon said the recruitment team will (most likely) get in touch with me in September. Something about policy changes. I've been posting about it in this thread if you're interested:
https://forum.webnovel.com/d/9532-inquiry-from-a-prospective-translator-editor/
Verulean Definitely. I believe my last email was August 17th, which I have also not received a response to, but it is more or less the same situation. Some information is better than no information, so hopefully I can hear some good news in September as well. If not I'll have to be a bother (which I hate) and see what's up in the Discord server.
3 months later
I'm planning to send an email to officially apply for editor position. Hopefully I pass. Btw, is there a limit on how many times one can try for the position?
Chrissy Hello, I wish to know if i would be sending an email do I really have to use Microsoft Outlook or Gmail and Yahoo would also be fine? Is it also alright to just use codename (daoist name in this site) or real name should be put as signature?
a month later
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I kind of applied, but i don't really know if I did the right thing? I sent an email to recruitment@qidian.com, saying:
Hello, I don't really know if this is where I should apply or how, but I am fairly confident with being able to edit for the most part. Please get back to me whenever you are able at this email to let me know how to proceed from here.
Sincerely,
SkyAeon
.... Is that enough, or should I put something else? Or post it elsewhere?
