tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post3033828964272415145..comments2024-01-13T03:17:02.912-06:00Comments on S.K. Mayhew, Kid Lit Writer : Don't Bug Your Critique Partners...Sharon K. Mayhewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-64897952662966351702013-10-04T07:51:54.274-05:002013-10-04T07:51:54.274-05:00Oh! I hadn't heard of that tool - it sounds so...Oh! I hadn't heard of that tool - it sounds so handy.<br />And I agree, critiquers should be able to focus on the most important aspects, not get bogged down in misplaced commas and apostrophes! :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-32987967668925604532013-09-28T02:11:22.550-05:002013-09-28T02:11:22.550-05:00I haven;t heard of it before! This sounds like a f...I haven;t heard of it before! This sounds like a fantastic tool. Thanks for the heads up Sharon. I'm off to explore it and bookmark it now. :)Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-50851052732798558752013-09-18T08:44:53.487-05:002013-09-18T08:44:53.487-05:00You just hit on the head the reason it's takin...You just hit on the head the reason it's taking me forever to get my latest MG to my CPs, you included. Ugh... For some reason, other than holes and inconsistencies that I can't see because I'm too close to the story, I feel as though I must correct all grammar, sentence structure...before sending to said CPs. Slap me now.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-8430421066321084482013-09-09T12:48:30.014-05:002013-09-09T12:48:30.014-05:00I've been thinking of trying out Grammerly (th...I've been thinking of trying out Grammerly (there's such a buzz about it on the blogosphere). I hope my manuscript wasn't too horrific, Sharon. I'd hate to tick off such a phenomenal editor. Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-63238993063170630412013-09-09T11:50:38.089-05:002013-09-09T11:50:38.089-05:00I've not heard of Grammarly.
I will give this...I've not heard of Grammarly.<br /><br />I will give this a go.<br /><br />Although I suspect it will take an hour to print out all the corrections.<br /><br />Thank you so much for this tip!<br /><br />I'm excited to try it because I'm good at spelling but tense issues are problematic on more than one occasion.<br /><br />Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-25666628040600519202013-09-03T10:55:03.982-05:002013-09-03T10:55:03.982-05:00Hi Sharon .. I've seen Grammarly around - but ...Hi Sharon .. I've seen Grammarly around - but have not checked it out .. I expect it'll hate English English!<br /><br />Just to make matters worse I've no idea what half the 'errors' you're supposed to have made refer to - I'd need a translator standing over me!!<br /><br />Theresa and you both sound very good critiquers ... <br /><br />But it's always better to check everything and get one's work as correct as possible before sending out .. <br /><br />Cheers Hilary Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-2141606505944597782013-08-30T18:16:44.597-05:002013-08-30T18:16:44.597-05:00Theresa loves you anyway! You are the critique que...Theresa loves you anyway! You are the critique queen of the world! Hugs and squeezes. Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-72271786016070740082013-08-30T12:10:40.950-05:002013-08-30T12:10:40.950-05:00LOL! Sharon, with as much critiquing as you do, yo...LOL! Sharon, with as much critiquing as you do, you're allowed a few blips. You rock, woman!Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-31855682484667580982013-08-29T21:47:28.301-05:002013-08-29T21:47:28.301-05:00Thanks Sharon....
This is awesome! I know I'...Thanks Sharon.... <br /><br />This is awesome! I know I'll be using it when I can type normally again!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-77291365013076906482013-08-29T21:45:19.995-05:002013-08-29T21:45:19.995-05:00I agree with sending your best work to crit partne...I agree with sending your best work to crit partners. If you don't, they end up telling you stuff you already know. To get the most useful crit, we have to send them our very best. Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-17314601071769996642013-08-29T17:22:03.168-05:002013-08-29T17:22:03.168-05:00Thanks, Sharon! Always good to know another resour...Thanks, Sharon! Always good to know another resource!!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-74754875886548307912013-08-29T14:58:43.764-05:002013-08-29T14:58:43.764-05:00I've heard of different ones and use RightWrit...I've heard of different ones and use RightWriter (which was 30-40$) but want to check this out! Thank you for sharing, S!!Mart Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492840883926331053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-83755961611083778172013-08-29T12:01:23.004-05:002013-08-29T12:01:23.004-05:00I hadn't heard of that site. Sounds super usef...I hadn't heard of that site. Sounds super useful. Thanks for spreading the word!Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-14850852738285199692013-08-29T08:05:19.630-05:002013-08-29T08:05:19.630-05:00I have read Grammarly comments on Facebook, didn&#...I have read Grammarly comments on Facebook, didn't realise it was a programme you could use though. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-29794279095970122862013-08-29T04:31:46.095-05:002013-08-29T04:31:46.095-05:00I've not heard of this so I am so bookmarking ...I've not heard of this so I am so bookmarking it!! I need all the help I can get with my grammar!! Awwww - yay for lovely Theresa too! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-66733786915223071462013-08-28T22:43:51.470-05:002013-08-28T22:43:51.470-05:00I declare myself the worst speller and grammar per...I declare myself the worst speller and grammar person in the world. I'm hopeless. LOL!<br />xo CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-87188774142846536612013-08-28T22:23:05.324-05:002013-08-28T22:23:05.324-05:00I love Grammarly on FB. I will try using it next t...I love Grammarly on FB. I will try using it next time I put together a piece. I'm sure it will be interesting!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-85784050421975731152013-08-28T20:34:47.991-05:002013-08-28T20:34:47.991-05:00No need to apologize! You sent such a short piece....No need to apologize! You sent such a short piece. I was focusing on the emotion and other elements. Since you were just putting down first thoughts, I didn't expect polish. <br /><br />You're the second person to point out Grammarly. I may have to check them out. Thanks!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-7714817697323140132013-08-28T19:36:57.637-05:002013-08-28T19:36:57.637-05:00This looks like a wonderful tool. Thanks.This looks like a wonderful tool. Thanks.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.com