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Commas... I use too many. I care about punctuation more, maybe, than most writers, or at least, most who write on facebook. I also believe in editing, my own as much as others' writings.
posted by
Ciel
on February 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Re: Re: Taps
C.C.T....That last comment that you made was very interesting. Yes, even people without a college education can write very interesting material that people enjoy and will buy.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 7, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Re: Sherri....
I think we all help each other in lots of ways. It is easier for us to see each other's errors or failings than it is our own. Also having bloggers at hand helps get ideas for writing by being around other writers and get ideas that don't happen to be their bag of tricks. (did that make sense at all? LOL.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 7, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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Re: Taps
Well, I was a poetry farmer, no a poultry farmer. I once read a book on how to speak correctly. Of course, because I left school at 14 I could not understand it very well.
I then became a grower and learned about Snips and taters, straws and goosegogs.
I kept wondering what the normative of a sentence was, as I read
one must always follow the normative. Or somemut like it.. 🌺
posted by
C_C_T
on February 7, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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That's a neat concept, although I don't know where I'd start with myself.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 7, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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If I had to describe myself as a writer, I'd say I am forever in a learning process, who has hit many writing flaws along the way. Grammar, punctuation, run on sentences, neglecting proofreading, sentence structure, and repetitive word use are just a few of my writing mistakes that come to mind. Thankfully, skilled writers like you, Pat, Goldiec, and a few others here on Blogit have helped me understand what needs to be done before publishing.
posted by
Sherri_G
on February 7, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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Great Point
I totally agree. Although it is scary. The road to improvement is the feedback we get from others. At the same time, there is always an audience that totally gets you. Knowing you are not the only one who thinks like you. It is an unbelievably powerful feeling.
posted by
BearcatMike
on February 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Very interesting post. You're right, of course; you may see yourself differently than those of us who read and admire you.
posted by
Pat_B
on February 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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I think writing about yourself would require thought, originality and honest simplicity. Of one goes about the flourish way then it will probably not convey actuality. I think I might this as an exercise in writing. It could enhance critical thinking skills.
posted by
sam444
on February 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Now that is very interesting.
posted by
Kabu
on February 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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