My 1st two articles

Discussion in 'The Tiger's Den' started by clair, Aug 28, 2006.

  1. houtiger

    houtiger Founding Member

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2003
    Messages:
    4,287
    Likes Received:
    390
    Good job Casey! Thanks for sharing with the board. I am not picky about grammer, so I just enjoyed the read! It will be interesting the next few years to hear about your interviews with top athletes and coaches.
     
  2. red55

    red55 curmudgeon Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2002
    Messages:
    45,195
    Likes Received:
    8,736
    Take it from someone who has worked with publishers for decades . . . there is a major difference between a true editor and a simple proofreader, but many people fail to distinguish it. Some proofreaders call themselves editors to add to the confusion.

    Too much published copy is competently proofread but goes completely unedited.
     
  3. clair

    clair Rockets

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2004
    Messages:
    10,627
    Likes Received:
    429
    I agree... but at the same time, as a college student, if my editor tells me it is finished and I can turn it in, I won't fight with him and tell him to read it again
     
  4. Tygrr

    Tygrr Win the West

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2004
    Messages:
    4,044
    Likes Received:
    160
    Both of you guys are right. You're talking about two different situtions.
     
  5. Tygrr

    Tygrr Win the West

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2004
    Messages:
    4,044
    Likes Received:
    160
    Irony:hihi:
     
  6. Lil Jules

    Lil Jules Founding Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2004
    Messages:
    1,211
    Likes Received:
    39
    Not really, there's a huge difference between spelling and grammar. I never claimed to be able to spell worth a damn. Besides, that's what spell checker is for :D .
     
  7. Tygrr

    Tygrr Win the West

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2004
    Messages:
    4,044
    Likes Received:
    160
    I know, I just wanted to rib you a little. :grin:

    Seriously though, how can improper grammar bother you so much, but spelling doesn't?
     
  8. Lil Jules

    Lil Jules Founding Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2004
    Messages:
    1,211
    Likes Received:
    39
    Good question. When people speak they don't spell out the words. They do, however, have to use grammar (or they should anyway). If you can't write well, chances are you won't sound very intelligent when you open your mouth. Also, it would be very hypocritical of me to call people out on spelling when I often make mistakes there too. Spelling is more a matter of being lazy and not concentrating.
     
  9. goldengirlfan

    goldengirlfan simple man

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2003
    Messages:
    2,832
    Likes Received:
    175
    You are Skip Bayless-in training. :hihi: Pretty danged good first attempt. Good luck with your efforts. Enjoyed reading.:thumb:
     
  10. clair

    clair Rockets

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2004
    Messages:
    10,627
    Likes Received:
    429
    Skip Bayless?

    I would have preferred anyone over him, but I accept your compliment either way. :)
     

Share This Page