Tag: Proofreading

IT HELPS IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY

“Something to say.” — Blogging Insights 3.0 # 4 I would say it another way: "Writing is easy. Getting a book published is hard." For many or most writers, they have no problem putting words on a page. Turning those words into something interesting, cogent, cleanly written and properly proofread is another matter. It requires … Continue reading IT HELPS IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY

NO SPELLCHECKER – Marilyn Armstrong

There will be no spellchecker. I asked and they answered. This was WordPress's response: A. Jay (Automattic) Jun 22, 07:25 UTC Hi there, Thank you for contacting us. The spellchecker was a part of the publication process. I don't like Grammarly and it interferes with other apps -- and Google's isn't very good. What was the … Continue reading NO SPELLCHECKER – Marilyn Armstrong

Beware Exasperated Kidneys: Can You Spell-Check Disaster?

Some years back, there was an incident in the Boston Police Department's boot camp. In an attempt to be as tough as any Marine Corps drill instructor, the BPD instructor in charge of recruits forced a group of newbies to stay at hard exercise during one of the hottest days of the summer, without rest, … Continue reading Beware Exasperated Kidneys: Can You Spell-Check Disaster?

Weirds I cant spiel and other cruel jokes

A fellow blogger recounted reading a badly proofread manuscript wherein the author was talking about billboards and looked up to see 20-foot tall feces. By the time she realized the author meant faces, the image of the 20-foot feces was firmly embedded in her brain. It signalled the end of any production relationship between her and that … Continue reading Weirds I cant spiel and other cruel jokes