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reason
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Posted: 20 Oct 2010 at 12:34pm |
I just spotted an error in my story. The error was c'mon. Of course, it's an abbreviation for come on, but I just used it to be slang for coming. As in, you ain't c'mon in here... I meant comin'. Aaarrgghh!!!
The other error is the word Break-up. Hyphen or no hypen? In retrospect I think hypen is appropriate. However, whichever is used should be used consistently. In my title I made it one word Breakup and in my synopsis I used a hypen. I really wasn't into my genre (rom-com) but after reading it again I think it might have a pretty good shot of placing well and now I'm bummed about those errors! Be glad when we can post so I can hear what you guys think... |
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bbibo
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The very last word in my story should have been "winced" but as it was sent in it is "winched."
I must have read that line 30 times and had two others read it over as well and no one caught it until Monday morning. Oh well, I guess we'll see if it matters. |
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toaster
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You shouldn't worry. Minor typo/grammatical hang-ups won't detract from a good well told story. Both my stories were plagued by gramatical errors and some spelling errors but they both placed fairly well (to my surprise). So don't be bummed man. Edited by toaster - 20 Oct 2010 at 1:34pm |
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jmoormann
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Turns out my whole story is garbage and probably not within the genre. Whoops?
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reason
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LOL! It's probably not that bad but this was a funny post. |
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DBA Lehane
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I was horrified to spot alternate spellings of my bad character. His name should have been "Ramh" but a few times I've written "Rahm" instead. They happened as a result of a final edit and I just failed to spot them. :(
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Eggcorn
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I haven't looked at mine since Sunday night. And I won't until we get confirmations and post them here. It's too stressing.
Though I might not post this time. I'm really busy, and I haven't even finished returning the review favors from challenge two, so I would feel bad if I post again and AGAIN only review like 2 people in return. I wish these would break up the 100 ENGL 101 &102 students' writing I spend the majority of my time reading, but I usually just can't spare it lately. I think reading all their stuff is hurting my own grammar and spelling in general and so especially now, as I've never been good at proofing my own work, I certainly think it's safer just to let other people find it long after there's anything I can do about it. It feels better than finding the morning after myslef- so close! So I might post anyway. But I would still bad if I couldn't return the favor. I'm off topic again. |
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haveubeenthere2
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I say don't feel bad about not being able to return the favor with critiquing if you absolutely don't have time for it. I wish more of the high scorers would post their stories so we can see what wins. I've been lucky to have time here and there at work when I can read, but I feel bad about not always being able to critique as thoroughly as some do. I want to hire JoeK to be my personal editor from now on. Karin
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sutekh137
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I work cheap (probably because I enjoy it so much...) *smile*
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Eggcorn
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I guess I shouldn't but I think I promised last time I would. I just honestly haven't had the time. And, Hey, JoeK how cheap is cheap? Can I pay you in emoticons? Edited by Eggcorn - 20 Oct 2010 at 6:33pm |
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