User talk:Lane Hastings

Help with First Article[edit]

Hi all, I admit it--I can't figure this out. I have an article written on a female American inventor, but my head is in a swirl with all of the instructions. Who can I turn to? Thanks, LaneLane Hastings (talk) 14:53, 16 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Sandbox help![edit]

Hi, I created my article my sandbox, but I can't find a submit button anywhere. Help! Lane Hastings

Hi Lane, I will add a submit template but the article is not quite ready yet. First, please read Wikipedia's notability guidelines for living people to ensure the subject meets the requirements (likely). Since Wikipedia must take great care with what is written about living people, all statements in articles must cite a reliable source. Your sources do appear to meet reliability so it is matter of adding them as inline citations. You may find this guide helpful. I think you have done a great job, especially given you are brand new. I am also leaving you some additional information. If you have questions or need help, you can ask the Teahouse. S0091 (talk) 17:20, 28 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Lane, thanks for message on my talk page. The citations are still not quite right but closer and having sources is certainly better than none. Also, like I stated before it is well written. I say go ahead submit it. The worse that can happen is it is declined. If so, just take the feedback given and continue to improve it. On Wikipedia everything is a work in progress. :) S0091 (talk) 20:21, 28 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Another thought...I think you should consider joining WikiProject Women in Red as it will give access to a broader editor base here. It has an active talk page where you seek advice, etc. S0091 (talk) 21:50, 28 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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Your submission at Articles for creation: Susan Florence Henderson (December 17)[edit]

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by Tagishsimon was:

I tend to doubt this person is notable in wikipedia terms. As to the article, is is rank with adveritising, including bare links, and tedious non-neutral prose - "The simple yet revolutionary pillow ..." If you want this article to fly 1) find sources tht show that the subject (not her pillow) is notable. And remove all the advertising and non-neutral guff.

Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit when they have been resolved.

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Tagishsimon (talk) 19:55, 17 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Lane Hastings! Having an article declined at Articles for Creation can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! Tagishsimon (talk) 19:55, 17 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: Susan Florence Henderson (April 1)[edit]

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reasons left by AngusWOOF were:

This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies.

This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.

The comment the reviewer left was:

This still reads like a promotional article for Henderson. No improvement in sourcing. There are trademark tags all around like it was copied from press release material.

Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit when they have been resolved.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, go to Draft:Susan Florence Henderson and click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
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AngusW🐶🐶F (bark • sniff) 19:17, 1 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Concern regarding Draft:Susan Florence Henderson[edit]

Hello, Lane Hastings. This is a bot-delivered message letting you know that Draft:Susan Florence Henderson, a page you created, has not been edited in at least 5 months. Drafts that have not been edited for six months may be deleted, so if you wish to retain the page, please edit it again or request that it be moved to your userspace.

If the page has already been deleted, you can request it be undeleted so you can continue working on it.

Thank you for your submission to Wikipedia. FireflyBot (talk) 16:03, 9 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

AfC notification: Draft:Susan Florence Henderson has a new comment[edit]

I've left a comment on your Articles for Creation submission, which can be viewed at Draft:Susan Florence Henderson. Thanks! Theroadislong (talk) 09:35, 1 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]