Collaborative Editing Guide

How to propose book translation improvements and manage editing proposals

Editing Proposal Flow

1Read a Book

Read a book and find areas that need improvement.

2Click "Propose Edit" Button

Click the "Propose Edit" button at the top right of the book page.

Propose Edit

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3Enter Edit Details
  • Proposed Text: Enter the improved text
  • Edit Summary: Briefly explain the changes (minimum 10 characters required)
  • Edit Rationale: Explain why this change is necessary (optional)
  • Minor Edit: Check if it's a change that doesn't affect the content, such as typos or punctuation corrections
4Wait for Admin Approval

Once submitted, an admin will review the proposal.

Pending Approval→Approved

Tips for Approved Proposals

Good Proposal Examples
  • ✓ Clear editing reason

    Example: "Verified by cross-reference with original text that 'author' was a mistranslation of 'work'"

  • ✓ Clear scope of change

    Example: "Fixed typo in Chapter 3 ('she' → 'he')"

  • ✓ Evidence is provided

    Example: "According to Oxford English Dictionary..."

  • ✓ Fix one issue at a time

    Separate multiple fixes into separate proposals

Examples of Proposals Likely to Be Rejected
  • ✗ Unclear reason

    Example: "Changed randomly" "Fixed casually"

  • ✗ Changes based on personal preference

    Example: "Because I prefer this expression"

  • ✗ Proposing massive changes at once

    Split into multiple proposals as it's difficult for admins to review

  • ✗ Unfounded liberal translation

    Clarify the correspondence with the original text

How to Write Edit Summary

The edit summary is important for admins to quickly understand the changes. Please refer to the following templates:

Typo/Mistranslation Correction
Typo fix: "work" → "author" (Chapter 3)
Readability Improvement
Readability improvement: Split long sentence into 2 sentences
Expression Consistency
Expression consistency: "he/she" → "they" (gender-neutral)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When will proposals be approved?
A. Admins review regularly. Usually approved or rejected within a few days.
Q. Can I resubmit a rejected proposal?
A. Yes. Check the rejection reason and resubmit after improvements.
Q. I want to propose a major translation review
A. For major changes, we recommend submitting multiple smaller proposals. This makes it easier for admins to review and more likely to be approved.
Q. What is a minor edit?
A. Minor edits are small changes that don't affect content, such as typo or punctuation corrections. Checking the minor edit box allows admins to prioritize review.

Thank You

For more information or technical questions, please see theFAQ page.