tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post4003358486217923126..comments2024-03-12T05:11:42.096-07:00Comments on Write of Passage: How Important is Proof-Reading?Linda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-38416659745514294782011-02-15T13:00:59.837-08:002011-02-15T13:00:59.837-08:00I just noticed when I commented to you all, I did ...I just noticed when I commented to you all, I did it as Critique Sisters. I'm sure you knew it was me. Thank you all. I appreciate your comments.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-73632852921851081642011-02-13T22:15:27.473-08:002011-02-13T22:15:27.473-08:00Just a quick note to say: You have an award waitin...Just a quick note to say: You have an award waiting for you at my blog, The Write Words!Lindsey Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398211816930946648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-43857292685587791092011-02-11T16:04:57.079-08:002011-02-11T16:04:57.079-08:00Yvonne, Thank you so much for the comment. You'...Yvonne, Thank you so much for the comment. You're right we don't want to rush it. Instant gratification can destroy long term success. Patience, such a virtue... especially when going to print. Thank you so much for your comment!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-21491305293890888112011-02-11T16:03:06.658-08:002011-02-11T16:03:06.658-08:00Michael, yes--- pure insanity! I'm glad you sh...Michael, yes--- pure insanity! I'm glad you shared how many times you've read your manuscript. I think we grow impatient and want to send it out to the world. I know when mine sits for a few more months, it will need editing again. When is enough? When you can't find anything wrong. <br />Thank you so much for the comment!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-6013083335392260152011-02-11T16:00:56.072-08:002011-02-11T16:00:56.072-08:00Hi Jun, I love your comments and your opinion. You...Hi Jun, I love your comments and your opinion. You are a student of education and perfection. Good luck with your studies!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-72932693560243778092011-02-11T15:59:39.453-08:002011-02-11T15:59:39.453-08:00Heather, hiring a professional editor is a great i...Heather, hiring a professional editor is a great idea. That will definitely help. Then, check the editor's work. We're all capable of mistakes for sure. Thank you for the comment.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-72031472412043990872011-02-11T15:58:21.957-08:002011-02-11T15:58:21.957-08:00Excellent Advice Linda. And then--- do it again! A...Excellent Advice Linda. And then--- do it again! As you know, we always find something.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-51550466541172840002011-02-11T14:20:34.498-08:002011-02-11T14:20:34.498-08:00Great article Karlene! I think it is very importan...Great article Karlene! I think it is very important to proof-read, especially if it’s going to print. It doesn’t hurt to have a few eyes scan over the manuscript. There are so many authors in a rush to get their books out, all in the name of drawing readers, and they fail to take this into consideration. Believe me, you don’t want the readers to find inconsistencies and grammar/spelling errors in your work. Don’t just leave it up to the editors to correct everything because they miss things too. Unfortunately, I’ve learned that the hard way. I think in combination with critiquing the document, you should pass it on to another set of eyes, just to be on the safe side.<br />Thanks for sharing Karlene.<br />Hugs,<br />Yvonne Nicolas<br />http://yvonnenicolas.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-40418531980042785722011-02-11T10:32:35.517-08:002011-02-11T10:32:35.517-08:00Do you really want to know the answer, Karlene?
O...Do you really want to know the answer, Karlene?<br /><br />On my first book I edited and proofed it for a year and a half. I am on a final proof now. I would guestemate around seventy-five times. Yes, it might be extreme, but so necessary.<br /><br />My second book I have proofed around four times. It still has a few more run throughs before I will be happy with it.<br /><br />I believe a ms should go through at least ten read throughs by the author and then send it to critique partners for their input and after that the author should do a few more.<br /><br />BUT NOT TO PROOFREAD IS INSANE!<br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-65497271907965900692011-02-11T08:47:48.849-08:002011-02-11T08:47:48.849-08:00Karlene san!!
Do you believe in proof-reading bef...Karlene san!!<br /><br />Do you believe in proof-reading before sending a manuscript to the printers? Would or should a publisher be concerned if an article or book was NOT proof-read? <br /><br />Yes,i believe in proof reading before sending a manuscript to the printers:)<br />Because the content of your book is only one in the world.I think proof reading made your book more than 100% perfect if your book's content is 100% perfect. I know the most important thing is content ,not typing errors and grammar error.But by doing proof reading,it will be more awesome book:D<br /><br />If there is errors in the book,I cannot fully concentrate on reading.But I think that there is an informal expression is cool because this is author's characteristic.I want to read less error spelling book.because as for me my English is not good and I have to use dictionary to look unknown word up.If unknown word's spelling is incorrect,I cannot understand for sure although I hope I can guess that word.<br /><br /><br />When you are an expert a particular field like aviation, when the agent is not, perhaps the agent doesn't know the book is in error. I'm sure they don't have technical experts in all areas. Is this a good excuse? I don't think so. <br /><br />I agree with you:)It is not good excuse.<br /><br />Because reader is not publisher but world:D <br />For world people,we author should correct errors.<br /><br />Good luck to you ,Critique Sisters!!!<br /><br />I am sure we human can write without mistake,so We reader is very welcome to few error grammar/spelling books.<br /><br /><br />thanks for sharing my opinion:D<br />have a good day<br />JunJunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469295543816584784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-54698154552869983042011-02-11T08:24:34.178-08:002011-02-11T08:24:34.178-08:00I completely agree, spelling and grammar are essen...I completely agree, spelling and grammar are essential! I believe self-publishing can be a great thing too but you're right Karlene, it must be done right. If one is going to do it and they know they aren't great with spelling & grammar then they can always (and should) hire an editor to go through it.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-34955443256502629712011-02-11T07:47:27.876-08:002011-02-11T07:47:27.876-08:00Yikes! Cringe. Let's see: proofread it with ...Yikes! Cringe. Let's see: proofread it with a red pen in hand. Then read it out loud all the way through to catch more errors. Have a beta reader go through the whole thing. Then have your crit group read it, at least the key chapters, and when that's all been done, a final readthrough. (And Spellcheck, of course—but it won't catch everything, like their/there, its/it's etc.)<br /><br />Great post, Karlene, thanks.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.com