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Blanche--- Although I shouldn't be, I am constantly surprised that
so many people do NOT want to improve their writiing. They'd rather defend their mistakes.
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Jazwolf
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November 17, 2006
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Sexinthecity--- I am indeed. Thanks for reading.
posted by
Jazwolf
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November 17, 2006
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Lucky Duck...
Hopefully I'll get there someday.
posted by
sexinthecity
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November 16, 2006
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A million dollars in a decade's freelance writing; that's impressive, Jaz,
I am slowly getting my act together, punctuation-wise. I agree, that to write professionally and with clarity, knowing the rules of grammar is essential.
That's why I enjoy your blog and Avant-Garde's blog on punctuation and grammar; they force me to slow down and focus on one rule at a time, or I would be overwhelmed.
Writing for publication is a whole different kettle of fush than spewing out rough text, and I still believe both have their places. However, it sounds like the members of the writing group you posted to are not serious about becoming professional writers, if they don't welcome the feedback. YOu may want to reconsider the group.
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Blanche.
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November 15, 2006
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Saul--- Look around on the internet. You'll probably find a market for them
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Jazwolf
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November 15, 2006
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Whacky--- Thanks for your kind comment. So glad that I'm helpful.
posted by
Jazwolf
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November 15, 2006
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Damn, no wonder those pro-Ebonic stories I submitted were all
rejected...
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saul_relative
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November 14, 2006
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I learn something each time I stop by your blog!
Thanks!
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Whacky
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November 14, 2006
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WordActress--- You're welcome. Yes, as a former (and recovering)
copywriter, you have much to overcome. But don't we all? Ernest Hemingway once said that working for a newspaper wouldn't hurt a young writer and actually might help him--- if he got out in time.
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Jazwolf
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November 14, 2006
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Making a million...
I'm following in your tracks, trying to do it writing fiction (short stories/poetry). I'm up to about $50,000 in grant winnings and contests but that's over many years. And it is true, much as I too, don't like to get too caught up in semantics, grammar DOES matter.You want readers to truly understand what your characters are doing, thinking and saying. If a reader has to stop reading because of a missing comma or misplaced semi-colon, it's jarring and as a writer, you may have lost an important story moment. I was ruined by my eight years as a New York City copywriter where anything goes and you can start your sentences with AND! But I'm working on it, every day, trying to give my readers the best-told story I can. Thanks for your inspiration...
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WordActress
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November 14, 2006
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Amen to that!
From someone who is dramatically, I mean grammatically challenged...
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marieclaire66
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November 14, 2006
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