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Look, maybe it’s just me, idk, but there’s something decidedly *not sexy* about describing a woman as “convulsing” during orgasm. Makes me think she needs medical attention, not being “impaled” by her partner’s “blistering” flesh.

#nope nope nopitty nope #this manuscript is a absolute dumpster fire of a shitshow #amediting #editor problems #editor woes #fun with editing #hahahaha FUN sure yeah that's what we'll call it #and yes those are all actual words being used in their so called sexy times #*gagging noises*

The glamorous life of a romance novel editor: having to leave a note for the author about how coconut oil probably should not be used as a lubricant with latex-based condoms, and then thinking, “hey, at least it isn’t shower gel this time.”

#as you can see #the bar is pretty low #remember kids condiment might sound similar to condom but together they don't make for safe sex #editor problems #editor woes #amediting

Me: Back-to-back deadlines? Nbd. I got this. It’s fiiiiiiine.

Also me:

#so sick of staring at the computer #it's like the editing version of road hypnosis #i just sort of start staring off into space past my computer...#editor problems #editor woes #monday deadline...i can do this...#shell's rambles #also i'm not ignoring anyone i'm just on deadline yes i realize i'm behind on reading reviewing general everything

When Word crashes and you lose the last 20 minutes’ worth of work...

I’m fine. This is fine.

Also, on an unrelated note, if you’re a professional published author too lazy to bother doing the most basic of proofreading and/or use spell check in your manuscript, yes, I’m judging you. (for the record, it’s this author...)

#gdi word you fuckstick #editor problems #editor woes #amediting #i hate this author so much #i'm in hell

Sometimes word choice isn’t a big deal. Other times...well...for example...

“He released about a gallon of cum”

A gallon.