Here I am, again popping up like a bad penny. But I've got another question.

Recently, in this thread, one of the editors mentioned that when they see an particular quizmaker in their quiz making queue, they know that that quizmaker has made interesting quizzes in the past and they will check his/her quiz first. I was wondering, does the editor evaluate his past quizzes on how highly they are ranked or on the editor's own experience.

Angi, I think it's probably based on the Editor's previous experiences with that particular quiz-maker, not based on ranking (at least I hope not!). Some of the best-written quizzes I've seen have gotten awful ranks (which just shows that democracy isn't infallible!).

I was thinking that too, Harish. I just wanted an confirmation. So can an editor confirm it for me.

Angi,

Not all editors edit in the exact same manner, but if there is a quiz by a quiz creator waiting in line, that said editor has had previous experience with (i.e., well-formatted questions, ample/factual interesting information, few to no typos or grammatical errors, etc, etc.), then those quizzes are usually the first to be placed online by said editors.

But for the most part, if the quizmaker has proven in the past that he/she is ready, willing, and able to work with the editing staff, then yes, in most cases a quizmaker of that caliber will have their quizzes placed online more quickly.


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Agnes (JTJ)

Thank you, Jtj, you have cleared a lot of my doubts. From now on, I'll really try to make good quizzes with plenty of interesting info. (I won't succeed, of course)

Angi,

Learning how to make quizzes is a slow process....the editing staff started out the same way, we had to learn and follow advice given to us by editors as well. A good quizmaker is not born overnight...it takes time.

If I see a quizmaker is willing to listen to and follow the advice given in correction notes, no doubt I bend over backwards to given them all the help possible...as do the other editors.

That is why the editing staff is here...to help make you (and everyone else) the best quizmaker that you possibly can be.

The editors know what will work and what will not work and we give quizmakers the benefit of our experience....some choose to take our advice and others do not. But, no matter what, we are here to help get the best possible product online.

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Agnes (JTJ)

Hi! I submitted a quiz more than 2 weeks ago in the "People" category, and I still haven't recieved any reply about it. I have 3 quizzes online, one of which was accepted without a correction notice at all. I've never received a correction for spelling or grammar. And, now I'm worried that I've submitted it in the wrong category and will have to re-submit it and wait for a long time again after an editor sees it. I have other quizzes ready to submit, but I can only submit one quiz at a time.
Are there any editors from the People category who would tell me anything about the status of the quiz?
It's called "Everest Firsts"
Thanks in advance!

Hi curinfinwe, I'm not editing in the People category but I checked the queue for you. Your quiz shows as having been submitted on June 8th and there are still a few quizzes ahead in the queue of yours. Please note that - although it's perfectly fine to make changes to a quiz after it's been submitted - every time you save it, it will be put back to the end of the queue.

Leau, editor

Leau,
Thanks for checking the queu for me. However, I KNOW it was not submitted then. When I go to edit it, it says that I submitted it on May 27th. I haven't made any changes since then, as far as I know.
Thanks!

P.S. I like the koala avatar!

It was originally submitted on the 27th of May. However, the latest date the quiz was saved was June 8th. So either you or an editor made changes, but I couldn't see a change having been made by anyone on the quiz's log. Even a quick look into the quiz edit screen to double-check things and then hitting the save button on habit 'restarts' the clock on the quiz.

Oh. Thanks!

Hi,

I understand that I can only submit one quiz at a time. However, I am worried because I have 3 other quizzes waiting to be submitted. I am afraid that because of the wait time the 3 quizzes that I have ready to be submitted will be deleted because they will be there for over a month. Please can someone tell me what to do so that my quizzes that are waiting to be submitted won't be deleted.
Thank You
Trevor

You can put "Please don't delete" in the quiz title, if you're very concerned about it.

Or, you can just go into the edit screen once a month or so, and then save the quiz. That "restarts the clock".

While you have one quiz waiting in the queue, that is a good time to polish your not yet submitted quizzes - do a little more research, give it one more proofing, etc.

Thank You
Trevor

Hi,

I was just wondering. I submitted a quiz on July 13 and I just noticed an editor made a light change in my category. It is still in the same category, only narrowed down. The reason I am writing is that happened on July 17 and I was wondering if it is possible that the editor may have forgot to send me a correction notice or put the quiz online.
Curious
Trevor1968

Trevor- PLEASE take these issues directly to the editor involved. They really don't belong here on the boards. The boards are really for discussion of issues that affect ALL quizmakers. Thanks.

I did. In fairness to the editor, he may not had a chance to check his mail. I posted it here because I didn't know who or where to ask. I find you are excellent in that you respond to your mail but some do not. I rarely ask an editor a question. However, I realize they are quite busy.
Thanks
Trevor

Trevor, I can only speak for myself, but I think a lot of editors will agree. When I go through the queue and I notice quizzes that are in the wrong subcategory, I often place them where they belong without doing any further editing. Especially if I don't have a lot of time.

Leau, editor

I apologize to the editor as I spoke in haste. The editor responded almost as quickly as I sent the mail. I am ashamed of myself because I pride myself as a person with a lot of patience, However, I was too impatient this time.
I sincerely apologize to the editor
Very Sorry
Trevor1968

Thank you to Leau as well because now I know for another time.

Hi crisw,
I apologize to you and I will make sure that only issues that affect all quizmakers will be written on these boards.
Thank You
Trevor1968

I have written only 3 quizzes, but I am very pleased, and impressed to say that the editors concerned have been absolutely marvelous!
My first quiz was placed online after major corrections with regard to capitolisation.
The second quiz was placed in the correct category for me by one editor, and then placed online by a second editor.
My third quiz was placed straight online without correction.
All three quizzes were online within HOURS of initial submission and/or correction!

Thankyou to the editors concerned - I am very impressed!

Is there still a quiz waiting list available somewhere. I cant find it.

Sorry just found it. Carry on.

Sorry quog, can I ask what you mean by a quiz waiting list?

The Queue Wait Times page.

http://www.funtrivia.com/qsize.cfm

Oh ok, thank you very much Lady

Just a question. If you have a good reputation for being a good quiz creator, then you are likely to have your quiz submitted earlier right?

What if you have only created a few quizzes, but they have been approved quickly and without any correction messages? Are you likely to have to still wait longer, as the editors may not be familiar with you?

There are so many factors that it is really impossible to say. I wish I could come up with a better answer, but there it is.

Keep doing good work, and eventually you will get your just rewards; exactly WHEN is a bit arbitrary, sorry.