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01 Apr 2013, 11:47 pm

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Ok, I'm just starting out with this... But I plan to post some of my work on here, such as writeing storys and stuff...

See what I mean? "writeing" is spelled "writing" and "storys" is spelled "stories." These are rudimentary errors. For people to take your blog seriously, if that's what you want, it should read something like:

Ok. I'm just starting out with this but I plan to post some of my work here such as writing and stuff.


It would be good to get rid of the word "stuff". It makes the author sound like he doesn't know what he is trying to say. I remember being chewed out in the 4th or 5th grade for using the word "stuff" in a similar manner.



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01 Apr 2013, 11:49 pm

redrobin62 wrote:
Ok, I'm just starting out with this... But I plan to post some of my work on here, such as writeing storys and stuff...

See what I mean? "writeing" is spelled "writing" and "storys" is spelled "stories." These are rudimentary errors. For people to take your blog seriously, if that's what you want, it should read something like:

Ok. I'm just starting out with this but I plan to post some of my work here such as writing and stuff.


I really feel that if it's not a part of my story, then I don't need to use correct grammer. how many people use correct grammer when they talk? Not many I'd assume. Posting on here is like talking, and few people talk with correct grammer...



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01 Apr 2013, 11:56 pm

Okay. Just a tip. If the introductory passage to your website is fraught with spelling and grammatical errors, they'll assume the rest of it is and they won't bother with it. Sorry about being blunt. Just trying to enlighten you, that's all.


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02 Apr 2013, 11:08 am

eric76 wrote:
I saw some advice years ago that said to read everything they can by great and successful writers. Unless you are truly a magnificent literary genius, to be successful, you have to learn what is expected of your writing by those who set the standards.


This is the best advice. I write scripts and have had them produced and the key to success is realising that you have to write for an audience. Not just the ones who will be reading it for leisure but also the people who's business it is to sell your book. Find out what certain publishing houses are looking for before you go for it and PLAN PLAN PLAN!! !!