tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post3652763222119104212..comments2023-10-30T09:00:07.439-05:00Comments on A Walk In My Shoes: Say What?Susan R. Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-30845731183450963622009-07-31T08:18:26.289-05:002009-07-31T08:18:26.289-05:00I think it's so, so easy to work on something ...I think it's so, so easy to work on something for so long that you start to miss things, or your eyes glaze over and you get stuck on a sentence you KNOW needs to change. But for the life of you, you can't think of another way to say it!!!<br /><br />That said, there's a motel down the street that offers "free movis" with each room rental. *facepalm*Faithhttp://www.boughanfire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-91779781846077567142009-07-30T01:26:09.996-05:002009-07-30T01:26:09.996-05:00Ahh, I heard of stuff like this before, like Offic...Ahh, I heard of stuff like this before, like Office Ax, (M fell off of the building or something). I am also looking for follwers of my blog. Could you please visit and comment on some of my posts at http://inkladendiary.blogspot.com/ ? Thanks. I'm a writer too, so I'm trying to get my voice heard. Please follow if you want!!batsickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15019758024683486338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-39352248406828734382009-07-30T00:27:07.203-05:002009-07-30T00:27:07.203-05:00Anna,
Racing live rats? Are you serious? I guess...Anna,<br />Racing live rats? Are you serious? I guess you have a lot fewer issues with fear than I do. I love that you called others' perceptions priceless. That is so true!<br /><br />Kathy,<br />I'm almost embarrassed that you are reading my blog. You've probably seen a zillion spelling errors. In fact, there's probably at least five in this sentence! :)<br /><br />Amber Lynae,<br />That's an easy thing to miss. But I see what you're saying. It makes all the difference in the meaning of the sentence, doesn't it?Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-44484009455295477062009-07-29T21:35:01.748-05:002009-07-29T21:35:01.748-05:00This post is funny, it makes me think about the fa...This post is funny, it makes me think about the fact that I often (VERY VERY OFTEN) forget to type the 'not' in my sentences. So I end up typing the opposite of what I mean to type without noticing and I just have all these not floating out there somewhere. If you find my missing not's can you put them back in my sentences for me. Thanks.Amber Lynaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890268873178010212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-46308687248954217432009-07-29T20:22:00.479-05:002009-07-29T20:22:00.479-05:00Well, as a former proofreader, I know my writing i...Well, as a former proofreader, I know my writing is free of spelling errors.<br /><br />But other kinds of boo-boos, maybe not. I will say blogging has helped my writing improve.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505675063769786300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-85137142280965649322009-07-29T18:44:57.578-05:002009-07-29T18:44:57.578-05:00Well, I'm a Rat Girl at Faire, and we race liv...Well, I'm a Rat Girl at Faire, and we race live rats, so I think that welcoming rats at that motel is just fine. But I know what you mean about sending messages unintentionally. I am always amazed during workshop, and finding out others' perceptions of my work is priceless. Sometimes you just can't catch that yourself.Anna C. Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271598466699263194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-10001132046626822712009-07-29T18:44:20.028-05:002009-07-29T18:44:20.028-05:00Karen,
I think you bring up a good point. This fa...Karen,<br />I think you bring up a good point. This factor is a huge part of every day communication, not just writing.<br /><br />Rick,<br />I use "very" too often also! Sometimes, there's just no other word that will do!<br /><br />Jody,<br />Critiques can be quite useful in finding the rats, can't they?<br /><br />Milli,<br />Thanks for popping in! And, of course, thanks for the compliments. 110 pages? Mostly white space? Good for you!<br /><br />Danyelle,<br />Yes, be very glad I didn't include the picture. It was the nastiest thing I've ever seen. If anyone wants to see it, I found it when I did a Google Image search for scary shoes for yesterday's post. You'll probably be able to pull it up to. I think they were slippers, but I'm not sure. They looked like real rats! Yuck!<br /><br />Heather,<br />I can't ignore them. Especially when I hear them gnawing and whatever else annoying little rats do! But while you're in the thick of writing, yes, it's probably best to just ignore them.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-27505760912201290072009-07-29T18:31:33.691-05:002009-07-29T18:31:33.691-05:00I definitely have rats in my writing. I'm tryi...I definitely have rats in my writing. I'm trying to ignore them at the moment.Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-58947922072563563802009-07-29T18:20:01.467-05:002009-07-29T18:20:01.467-05:00Since I'm eating dinner right now, I am very g...Since I'm eating dinner right now, I am very grateful that you didn't include the picture. :D Great thoughts, and why I think Betas are so important. We know what we're saying. The trick is to make sure everyone else does too. :DDanyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-39789551586661601472009-07-29T18:04:57.740-05:002009-07-29T18:04:57.740-05:00This is my first real visit and I love this blog. ...This is my first real visit and I love this blog. The colors and visuals are inviting, and the writing is honest, fun and thought-provoking. And I love the shoe theme!<br /><br />That's a great question about rats in my writing. I'm pretty much a stickler when it comes to proofreading and editing. I'd say the biggest rat in my writing is being long-winded. I've been trying hard lately to write more succinctly. <br /><br />I wrote a screenplay and that was the best training ever. A good script does not exceed 110 pages and has more white space than black. Even though I'm usually long-winded, I loved the discipline!milliverstravelshttp://milliverstravels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-20131577402559537172009-07-29T17:00:02.699-05:002009-07-29T17:00:02.699-05:00Interesting thought. Perhaps that's another go...Interesting thought. Perhaps that's another good reason for us to invest in critiques so that we can get feedback about the things we're missing seeing!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-933178666579604602009-07-29T16:34:10.985-05:002009-07-29T16:34:10.985-05:00except I just used the word "very"...I h...except I just used the word "very"...I hate it when I do that! Another rat I suppose.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16961377191597126990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-19334136095688334172009-07-29T16:33:24.105-05:002009-07-29T16:33:24.105-05:00I use a lot of words quite often, but I used to be...I use a lot of words quite often, but I used to be very wordy--I think they're different--I wasted words. That little rat has improved some I believe.<br /><br />Great question!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16961377191597126990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-31246841839101802592009-07-29T15:32:45.609-05:002009-07-29T15:32:45.609-05:00That sign is just awesome!
But you're right. ...That sign is just awesome!<br /><br />But you're right. It is also a good reminder to make sure the message is clear. So often I know exactly what I mean, but when I talk to someone else, my message isn't getting through.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-58918191776782330542009-07-29T15:28:50.004-05:002009-07-29T15:28:50.004-05:00You know, I just realized the sign also indicates ...You know, I just realized the sign also indicates that their WIFI continues to break! I think they mean to say that they have WIFI and a continental breakfast. <br /><br />MzzLily,<br />I don't mean to scare you. It's all fixable. Really it is! You just need a little rat poison, that's all.<br /><br />Rae,<br />Yes, that happens to me sometimes. My blog post obviously doesn't come across as it was intended. You bring up another good point, though. Not everyone interprets things the same way.<br /><br />Fiction Groupie,<br />I hate hampsters, too. But you are right. Those rodents do start blending in over time, don't they?<br /><br />Shelli,<br />You are the second person to mention that book. I guess I'll have to check it out.<br /><br />Wendy,<br />Thank goodness our hotel didn't have any rats, but some of the places I saw, well, I had to wonder.<br /><br />Carrie,<br />Thanks for stopping by. Red Oof Inn--that's funny!<br /><br />Cindy,<br />You are right. It does not say professional, and I think we all want to come across as being professional, don't we?<br /><br />Struggling Writer,<br />I would agree with you. Friendly rats are better than mean rodents, but they're all disgusting!Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-16129772495343557082009-07-29T15:25:05.177-05:002009-07-29T15:25:05.177-05:00I would have no problem with the friendly rats. Th...I would have no problem with the friendly rats. The unfriendly rats are another story. Nobody likes a mean rodent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-1687649960285426962009-07-29T15:13:54.733-05:002009-07-29T15:13:54.733-05:00Good point! I hate when I find those small little ...Good point! I hate when I find those small little glitches in my writing after I've let someone else read it. Doesn't say professional!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-53192808296463660562009-07-29T14:38:16.183-05:002009-07-29T14:38:16.183-05:00Hilarious, and a good point too.
My favorite miss...Hilarious, and a good point too.<br /><br />My favorite missing letter sign was for the Red Oof Inn.Carrie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893023777471521703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-9178569863262334092009-07-29T13:54:04.110-05:002009-07-29T13:54:04.110-05:00Wow! What a great way to make this point. Hotel ra...Wow! What a great way to make this point. Hotel rats, HA!<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-50869985159395257652009-07-29T13:53:57.415-05:002009-07-29T13:53:57.415-05:00have you read fist pages - it is a good editing bo...have you read fist pages - it is a good editing book.Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-31166306421788409102009-07-29T13:33:34.919-05:002009-07-29T13:33:34.919-05:00Finding those pesky rats in a manuscript is so dif...Finding those pesky rats in a manuscript is so difficult sometimes, especially after you've been exterminating for a while. The rats start to blend in, looking like cute fluffy hamsters instead.Roni Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719679344024635326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-3126651823656232322009-07-29T13:21:15.127-05:002009-07-29T13:21:15.127-05:00Very good point. When I read response comments on...Very good point. When I read response comments on my blog posts sometimes I am surprised. My words may have been taken in a different way than I intended. It is so important to clarify. That is why I usually write something and let it sit a day or two before editing it. On the reread I can sometimes see it differently and correct it to say what I really intended.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-90887360542368730902009-07-29T13:11:18.868-05:002009-07-29T13:11:18.868-05:00This is my nightmare! I am notorious for reading ...This is my nightmare! I am notorious for reading what I meant to write, and not the actual words. Now you're scaring me!Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-72008514082577837002009-07-29T12:56:44.664-05:002009-07-29T12:56:44.664-05:00Stephanie,
I love coming across funny signs. The ...Stephanie,<br />I love coming across funny signs. The Shell one, that's good!<br /><br />Terri,<br />Yes, I hate that, too! It happens far too often, doesn't it?<br /><br />Janna,<br />Ah, "presentation." It puts so much pressure on us!<br /><br />Weronika,<br />There are so many things to think about during revision, isn't there?<br /><br />Eileen,<br />I've got those disgusting rats, too. All over the place. And every time I think I've gotten rid of them, they show back up!<br /><br />K.M. Walton,<br />Thanks for the vibes! I think they're helping!Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-85327813481593003532009-07-29T12:34:34.206-05:002009-07-29T12:34:34.206-05:00I feel honored that my post inspired you. That is...I feel honored that my post inspired you. That is cool.<br /><br />My last WIP, the one I separated from, was infested with pests. Like, plot points I couldn't weave back in and details I'd put in early on that didn't work anymore, and oh, like the whole ending. I could not for the life of me figure out the reason for the problem in my book - it ended up becoming way too complicated. And I couldn't make it work. Maybe I will go back to it someday and it will all magically come together, who knows.<br /><br />I hope your sequel writing is going well. I am sending you good sequel-writing-vibes!K. M. Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167022736028223997noreply@blogger.com