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The Proofreading volunteers thread
Posted: 2006-11-14 12:05pm
by The Grim Squeaker
As you may have noticed I, D have begun to write.
While my spelling may have improved since my early days on the board (Due to actually writing in English due to the board) sadly, my grammar & syntax have not suffered a proportional improvement.
Therefore I must ask if there's anyone here willing to help me with critique (For storytelling quality & writing flaws pointed out) via the proofreading/pre-reading of my fics and almost as most importantly: Grammar Nazi's to help me improve my grammar.
I'd be happy to return the favour to anyone who asks, (Regardless of whether they assist me or not) though I fear that I may only be able to help in rudimentary spelling checks and story/plot related reviews rather than those of a grammatical nature.
Anyone interested please post here, Whether if they want people to proof-read for them or to offer their assistance in this task.
Re: The Proofreading volunteers thread
Posted: 2006-11-14 01:18pm
by Pick
DEATH wrote:As you may have noticed I, Death, have begun to write.
While my spelling may have improved since my early days on the board--due to writing in English, as per the board rules--sadly, my grammar and syntax have not experienced a proportional improvement.
Therefore, I must ask if there is anyone here willing to help me with critique regarding storytelling quality and writing flaws via proofreading and/or pre-reading my fics. Additionally, and almost as importantly: grammar Nazis to help me improve my writing mechanics.
I'd be happy to return the favor to anyone who asks (regardless of whether they assist me or not) though I fear that I may only be able to help in rudimentary spelling checks and story/plot related reviews rather than those of a grammatical nature.
Anyone interested please post here, whether they want people to proof-read for them or to offer their assistance in this task.
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Posted: 2006-11-14 02:30pm
by Lindar
Posted: 2006-11-14 04:53pm
by 2000AD
See if you can get into the Writer's Guild, that's where some proof reading goes on.
Posted: 2006-11-14 05:51pm
by Pick
2000AD wrote:See if you can get into the Writer's Guild, that's where some proof reading goes on.
Is that group at all active? Just curious.
Posted: 2006-11-14 05:59pm
by Darth Raptor
Pick wrote:2000AD wrote:See if you can get into the Writer's Guild, that's where some proof reading goes on.
Is that group at all active? Just curious.
Yeah, so-so.
Posted: 2006-11-14 06:01pm
by Pick
Maybe I should join that. The few people who read my stuff better vouch for me, though, or I'm out on my ass
.
Posted: 2006-11-14 06:36pm
by Ford Prefect
I remember that group. I tried to join last year.
Anyways, DEATH, when I have some more time I'd be willing to proofread your stuff, as I understand the need for it.
Posted: 2006-11-14 07:40pm
by Noble Ire
Ford Prefect wrote:I remember that group. I tried to join last year.
If no one's gotten back to you, just send RedImperator a head's up. Sometimes, I guess, these things gets lost in the machine.
Re: The Proofreading volunteers thread
Posted: 2006-11-14 07:40pm
by Exonerate
DEATH wrote:As you may have noticed I, D have begun to write.
While my spelling may have improved since my early days on the board (Due to actually writing in English due to the board) sadly, my grammar & syntax have not suffered a proportional improvement.
Suffered? Is being improved painful for your grammar and syntax?
Posted: 2006-11-14 08:35pm
by Ford Prefect
Noble Ire wrote:Ford Prefect wrote:I remember that group. I tried to join last year.
If no one's gotten back to you, just send RedImperator a head's up. Sometimes, I guess, these things gets lost in the machine.
I'll get around to it ... eventually.
Posted: 2006-11-14 09:06pm
by HSRTG
I'll assist.
Posted: 2006-11-14 10:32pm
by Singular Quartet
Pick wrote:2000AD wrote:See if you can get into the Writer's Guild, that's where some proof reading goes on.
Is that group at all active? Just curious.
About as active as my sex life. And by that, I mean "not at all."
As such, it'd be good to have more people, as more stuff might occur.
Re: The Proofreading volunteers thread
Posted: 2006-11-15 12:14am
by The Grim Squeaker
Exonerate wrote:DEATH wrote:As you may have noticed I, D have begun to write.
While my spelling may have improved since my early days on the board (Due to actually writing in English due to the board) sadly, my grammar & syntax have not suffered a proportional improvement.
Suffered? Is being improved painful for your grammar and syntax?
Well less comes out and after far more... Effort
.
See if you can get into the Writer's Guild, that's where some proof reading goes on.
I got the acceptance email for the writers guild right now (Thank you very much Red Imperator and anyone who voted for me
) I'm going over the proofreading thread there as I type.
(Though I will probably ask one or two of the people who kindly volunteered on this thread as soon as I have new stuff ready, though according to Tev' "Dragon grammar=It burnsss").
Posted: 2006-11-16 02:41am
by Jaepheth
Goodluck. I personally have submitted two applications to Red Imperator and haven't gotten any response yet...
that was before last summer I think...
