thanks these are some great tips, and if you hadn't told me you weren't a native speaker I wouldn't have known. Also, keep at it - i have a full time job (it's more than just 9-5, 10 -11 hrs a day at a min.) and with a regular routine it gets easier, I've now done 60+ stories in less than 2 months.. once you find the routine, it takes less time and effort..