I love how ninety percent of the few comments I receive on this blog are directed at how bad my grammar is (way to end a sentence Brett). It's usually something small; like forgetting how to use a semicolon, or my misspelling the word bawled. These mistakes come from my lack of formal training. Although I am a history major and wrote countless papers; little of that time was spent perfecting my punctuation and grammar.
But Brett, aren't you trying to write well; and potentially for a living? Yes I am, and I thoroughly need all the help I can get when it comes to writing. Keep the critique coming.
I just want you, the reader, to know how my reaction usually works when someone constructively throws critique at me.
1) Madness
My initial reaction is to give a big F you to whoever pointed out my mistake. Like, my dear friend Eric, who critiqued my use (or lack there of) of a semicolon. I thought, well Eric aren't you just a smart piece, who is sooooo smart you can correct my impeccable, error-free writing. Why don't you go back to sucking on Obama's big c....
2) Remorse in my stupidity
I'm not a writer. I try, but I have a long way to go. I think, "well, Eric is a smart kid". "Isn't he a writing major"? "I didn't use a semicolon?" "Man, my writing sucks, a first grader can write this dribble". "It's only a matter of time before they kick me out of the radio station and I throw myself headfirst into heavy drugs; I'm such a bad writer". "Should I hire Eric to proofread my blog?"
3) Acceptance.
I eventually come to the conclusion that I NEED all the critique; nay, I like the critique. Maybe, like 70%percent of my writing is readable. That's not bad. My friends are smart people. And hell, my friends are the only people that read this blog anyway; they could tell me I smell like a Bolivian urinal, as long as they keep reading.
So keep critiquing and keep reading.
Who needs to know what the term 'independent clause' means anyway?
P.S.- I'm about to post some lackluster short stories, so get your red pen ready.
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Purpose of The Blog
The purposes of this Blog are:
1) To help me become a better writer.
The Blog gives me a chance to post my writings on a public forum. Instead of only writing in my journal, my friends and family will now have the opportunity to critique my writing. I am in the infancy of my writing career and need all the critique I can get.
2) To help me master the internet.
As I stated in About Me, I don't like the internet. However, as an aspiring journalist, the internet is the most important resource I have. I must learn and master the internet.
3) To keep friends and family updated on my life.
I am constantly on the move. I have no idea where the next couple of years will lead me. The Blog gives my friends and family an opportunity to 'check in on my life' and to keep in touch whenever they see fit.
4) To indulge myself.
5) To give potential employers a feel for my personality and to sample my writing, however crappy it may be.
1) To help me become a better writer.
The Blog gives me a chance to post my writings on a public forum. Instead of only writing in my journal, my friends and family will now have the opportunity to critique my writing. I am in the infancy of my writing career and need all the critique I can get.
2) To help me master the internet.
As I stated in About Me, I don't like the internet. However, as an aspiring journalist, the internet is the most important resource I have. I must learn and master the internet.
3) To keep friends and family updated on my life.
I am constantly on the move. I have no idea where the next couple of years will lead me. The Blog gives my friends and family an opportunity to 'check in on my life' and to keep in touch whenever they see fit.
4) To indulge myself.
5) To give potential employers a feel for my personality and to sample my writing, however crappy it may be.
3 comments:
I hate people telling me what to do, even if they're right, so I understand your frustration. But boy oh boy will I let you know when something's up.
my excuse is fat fingers and no interest in that stuff...get spell/grammer check if you must....let's hear the thought process and actually this post topic is getting there...keep going dude...ciao
Buy "Elements of Style" by Strunk & White. It's like 80 pgs. It's a condensed version of The Rules. Once you know The Rules, you have the authority to break them.
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