''We'' Are in Deep Doo-Doo
And we are mired in paradox besides27 total reviews
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Liz,
I'm glad the doo-doo wasn't of a too serious kind, deep though it might be. Of course I'm not affected by it, so I can say that. I think I've mentioned before that I could never be an editor. I usually write like I talk, hence I get a lot of suggestions about what to correct. Actually, I should amend what I just said. I actually write better than I speak because I can go back and correct things before I print them. Still lots of mistakes, but I don't want to people to know the full extent of my ignorance.
Have a blessed evening gal.
Tom
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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Hello Liz,
I'm glad the doo-doo wasn't of a too serious kind, deep though it might be. Of course I'm not affected by it, so I can say that. I think I've mentioned before that I could never be an editor. I usually write like I talk, hence I get a lot of suggestions about what to correct. Actually, I should amend what I just said. I actually write better than I speak because I can go back and correct things before I print them. Still lots of mistakes, but I don't want to people to know the full extent of my ignorance.
Have a blessed evening gal.
Tom
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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Thanks! We all write better than we speak, provided we do go back and correct ourselves.
Comment from amahra
Best wishes on your brand-new adventure. I interned as a copy editor for a local Baltimore newspaper. I performed grammar, punctuation, and content editing. I quickly decided I liked content editing better. Very interesting article you've written.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Best wishes on your brand-new adventure. I interned as a copy editor for a local Baltimore newspaper. I performed grammar, punctuation, and content editing. I quickly decided I liked content editing better. Very interesting article you've written.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Thanks! Fingers crossed as to my venture.
As to the intervening editor, at least, the pieces for this publication are flash fiction, so there are few opportunities for mutilation.
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Liz,
for me, any new online venture seems to have its 'SNAFU' stamped firmly on the navigational side of it. I'm not versed in the editing world, so no knowledgeable comment coming my way for any of those concerns. I'd be horrified to have my work, overworked and riddled with someone else's format. Unless of course it needed to be overworked and riddled with someone else's footprint...hmmmmm?
One thing I do know is in our short time together.(That sounds rather ominous, doesn't it?) Smile((((((((.
I know you as someone who will jump in and do her best with, or whatever her mission may be.( But of course, only if she wishes to choose that mission before it self destructs!)
I'm also very proud to be associated with someone who so obviously has a loyal and honourable set of ethics within her dealings to all. So lucky to have people such as yourself commit and step up when required, and hey(((((, if something great happens in the interim, all the power to you and the organisation you're attached to... kudos!
Always a true pleasure to read your work, fun, disappointment, life, love, advancements, joy... well, you get the picture?
With our thoughts we create...
well chosen words.
Kind regards,
James.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Hi Liz,
for me, any new online venture seems to have its 'SNAFU' stamped firmly on the navigational side of it. I'm not versed in the editing world, so no knowledgeable comment coming my way for any of those concerns. I'd be horrified to have my work, overworked and riddled with someone else's format. Unless of course it needed to be overworked and riddled with someone else's footprint...hmmmmm?
One thing I do know is in our short time together.(That sounds rather ominous, doesn't it?) Smile((((((((.
I know you as someone who will jump in and do her best with, or whatever her mission may be.( But of course, only if she wishes to choose that mission before it self destructs!)
I'm also very proud to be associated with someone who so obviously has a loyal and honourable set of ethics within her dealings to all. So lucky to have people such as yourself commit and step up when required, and hey(((((, if something great happens in the interim, all the power to you and the organisation you're attached to... kudos!
Always a true pleasure to read your work, fun, disappointment, life, love, advancements, joy... well, you get the picture?
With our thoughts we create...
well chosen words.
Kind regards,
James.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Thanks for that! Right back at you. Fingers crossed as to my venture.
Fingers crossed as to my venture.
As to the intervening editor, at least, the pieces for this publication are flash fiction, so there are few opportunities for mutilation.
Comment from Judy Lawless
I'm glad you don't have to deal with that editor anymore. I've written several articles for a national biking magazine over the years. I was very excited when the first one was accepted, and I was well paid. But there was one grammar issue with every submission and I was never consulted before they were published. The error was theirs, not mine. They had edited my version. The last one, they added a run-on- sentence, and included the same incorrect grammar error. Good thing it paid very well, but I was ashamed to have my name on it.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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I'm glad you don't have to deal with that editor anymore. I've written several articles for a national biking magazine over the years. I was very excited when the first one was accepted, and I was well paid. But there was one grammar issue with every submission and I was never consulted before they were published. The error was theirs, not mine. They had edited my version. The last one, they added a run-on- sentence, and included the same incorrect grammar error. Good thing it paid very well, but I was ashamed to have my name on it.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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I vividly recall your telling me of this wince-worthy experience. I'd feel just as you did. Alas, I will have to deal with this editor regularly. At least, the pieces for this publication are flash fiction, so there are few opportunities for mutilation.
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Ah, I wondered as I was writing this if I?d already told you about it. Sorry for the repeat.
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I'm glad you reminded me--we can commiserate!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
It seems there are too many irregularities in this publishing site. Why publish something known to have mistakes--esp if your name is attached? Sorry for the health issues, but still rules are rules. I hope things improve for you. Liz.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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It seems there are too many irregularities in this publishing site. Why publish something known to have mistakes--esp if your name is attached? Sorry for the health issues, but still rules are rules. I hope things improve for you. Liz.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Fingers crossed as to my venture.
As to the intervening editor, at least, the pieces for this publication are flash fiction, so there are few opportunities for mutilation.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Good luck in your new adventure. During my career, I did a lot of editing. It was usually to clean up proposals and bids. Occasionally, I try to help writers use more active voice in writing, but I stop at that. I don't even like going that far.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Good luck in your new adventure. During my career, I did a lot of editing. It was usually to clean up proposals and bids. Occasionally, I try to help writers use more active voice in writing, but I stop at that. I don't even like going that far.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Fingers crossed as to my venture.
As to the intervening editor, at least, the pieces for this publication are flash fiction, so there are few opportunities for mutilation.
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Good luck!
Comment from damommy
I don't understand the world of editing, but it seems you're holding your own there. Don't give up. Editing, I think, is an individual thing, and I don't think it's fair for one to tear apart a piece because of their own particular style. It seems to me that commas are the problem, for one. Hang in there. You will overcome.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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I don't understand the world of editing, but it seems you're holding your own there. Don't give up. Editing, I think, is an individual thing, and I don't think it's fair for one to tear apart a piece because of their own particular style. It seems to me that commas are the problem, for one. Hang in there. You will overcome.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Fingers crossed as to my venture.
As to the intervening editor, at least, the pieces for this publication are flash fiction, so there are few opportunities for mutilation.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
This sounds like a sticky situation, but I am positive you will make it through. I can't believe anything else. Editing is very difficult because there are really no clear cut rules in many areas.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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This sounds like a sticky situation, but I am positive you will make it through. I can't believe anything else. Editing is very difficult because there are really no clear cut rules in many areas.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Fingers crossed as to my venture.
As to the intervening editor, at least, the pieces for this publication are flash fiction, so there are few opportunities for mutilation.
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Say it ain't so, Liz. R can't move on! I used to submit like two items a day, but Jay had me slow down and branch out. I love that you LOVE editing. You're perfect for it and seem willing to immerse yourself in learning the ins and outs of the trade. What can I do to help Genius stay afloat?
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Say it ain't so, Liz. R can't move on! I used to submit like two items a day, but Jay had me slow down and branch out. I love that you LOVE editing. You're perfect for it and seem willing to immerse yourself in learning the ins and outs of the trade. What can I do to help Genius stay afloat?
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Fingers crossed as to my venture. Given that we have so few submissions, I guess you and I should just keep submitting our work--if those two leave, we can publish several per day and hope that the quality of our work will inspire others to submit to such an esteemed publication.
As to the intervening editor, at least, the pieces for this publication are flash fiction, so there are few opportunities for mutilation.
Comment from Begin Again
Ambitious and so delightful. It must be very difficult to write and edit and then have someone else edit it again while another person is telling you to remain true to yourself. Oh my! I wish you the best of luck and remain being the "perfect" Liz regardless of the $%^ ___ or whatever you use. LOL
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Ambitious and so delightful. It must be very difficult to write and edit and then have someone else edit it again while another person is telling you to remain true to yourself. Oh my! I wish you the best of luck and remain being the "perfect" Liz regardless of the $%^ ___ or whatever you use. LOL
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Thanks! Fingers crossed as to my venture.
As to the intervening editor, at least, the pieces for this publication are flash fiction, so there are few opportunities for mutilation.