tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31428247.post7547825606516232520..comments2023-10-29T04:39:09.676-07:00Comments on Writer in the Pines: Grammar CheckMarsha Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31428247.post-10447821168375755442008-04-07T20:51:00.000-07:002008-04-07T20:51:00.000-07:00If and wish = were... one of many things that went...If and wish = were... one of many things that went in my ear and out the other until my aunt edited my books. I do have a question for you: with the dumbing down of future editors, how important will grammar be in the future? I was told that we should aim for a 6th grade reading level to reach more readers, what is your opinion?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408966695835994135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31428247.post-16557133952783162032007-08-07T06:12:00.000-07:002007-08-07T06:12:00.000-07:00I never did enjoy grammar. The rules aren't always...I never did enjoy grammar. The rules aren't always logical enough for me, and it's only continual practice that fixes them in my head. Thanks for these clear explanations, Marsha.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18112453678556775060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31428247.post-55799763301013867032007-08-06T08:07:00.000-07:002007-08-06T08:07:00.000-07:00Great blog, Marsha. Grammar is my own personal nig...Great blog, Marsha. Grammar is my own personal nightmare. My mother is my editor and she's tough. Lay and lie, remain to this day, my nemesis.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986635883342034311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31428247.post-53378547162216576392007-08-05T21:21:00.000-07:002007-08-05T21:21:00.000-07:00Marsha,Thanks for the grammar tips that you've giv...Marsha,<BR/>Thanks for the grammar tips that you've given us. Its so nice to no were to turn when we can't figure out a dangling participle from a split infinitive. <BR/><BR/>Their all the same in my mind! :)<BR/><BR/>(All kidding aside, it's always nice to be have a little help with the rules.)Cindy Beck, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915624341543651886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31428247.post-49545923336284186782007-08-01T13:49:00.000-07:002007-08-01T13:49:00.000-07:00How great that you were once an editor! It almost ...How great that you were once an editor! It almost makes me afraid to write to you. What if I write "your so great" instead of "You're so great?" (Just kidding). Anyway, I couldn't see that you've been tagged with the latest list, so here you go!<BR/>Check out the details at rondagibbhinrichsen.com.Ronda Gibb Hinrichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504581218342122865noreply@blogger.com