Newbie Question: Your Article Has Been Reviewed means what?

[khym]

Okay, I've waited for 2 days to get it approved.
But today, I got this:

Your Article Has Been Reviewed
Subject Your Article Has Been Reviewed
Sent On Thu, Sep 23 of 2010 at 07:12 AM
We have reviewed your content, "Tools and Materials for Gift Wrapping." Unfortunately, this article requires revision before we can accept it.

==== Editorial Information for Your Article: ====

The long summary should contain 1/3 of your article.

We do not accept content with grammar errors.

Article exhibits problems with clarity. Please strive to convey your message in a straightforward manner using the most effective words possible.

Example: There are quite a number of household (adds) and ends which can be used for free.

*odds and ends*

==== End Editorial Information for Your Article ====

Does this mean, my article is totally rejected? or is it still in review with them and they have to publish it soon?

[Celeste Stewart]

It means that you need to make the revisions and resubmit the corrected version. The reviewer has pointed out a few specific things, but you'd be wise to scour the article for similar errors (they don't list every single error they find, just an overview and an example or two).

[SMCarson]

Don't be discouraged! You are able to review and edit your work and resubmit it. Read the editor's notes very carefully and make sure you understand exactly what changes need made and make them. After you have made grammatical and spelling changes re-read your whole article to make sure it flows from paragraph to paragraph with logical progression. It needs a basic introductory paragraph too. Make sure the 'meat' of your article is clear and concise (understandable).

Keep working at it, editing your work is very important here so make sure it's 100% ready before you resubmit it.

Sue

[MeghanBuckley]

A good suggestion is to make some revisions and then sleep on it. In the morning, read it over and edit again before sending.

[khym]

okay thanks guys... it helps a lot !!!