Comments on: My Writing Philosophy http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:05:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: glittershrapnel http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6392 glittershrapnel Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:27:49 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6392 I hope no ulcers were developed. Thank goodness mine was only a paragraph! The nice thing about the web-comic site is that it is purposefully absurd and now my only worry is whether I am witty enough and if people are forgiving of the squid hands. I hope no ulcers were developed. Thank goodness mine was only a paragraph!

The nice thing about the web-comic site is that it is purposefully absurd and now my only worry is whether I am witty enough and if people are forgiving of the squid hands.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6391 Ashley Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:06:03 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6391 Thanks for checking out my blog, glittershrapnel! Keats in a bar. That is rich. Proper and playful grammar is sexy, but grammar snobishness is not at all. I hate that you can't talk about grammar without getting freaked out about making mistakes, but it's so the truth. Think of how stressed I was writing this post! Thanks for checking out my blog, glittershrapnel!

Keats in a bar. That is rich. Proper and playful grammar is sexy, but grammar snobishness is not at all.

I hate that you can’t talk about grammar without getting freaked out about making mistakes, but it’s so the truth. Think of how stressed I was writing this post!

]]> By: glittershrapnel http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6390 glittershrapnel Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:51:47 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6390 Also - the blog that you would know me for is http://melissaleeanne.blogspot.com/ - so I don't seem like a complete and utter creeper. Also – the blog that you would know me for is http://melissaleeanne.blogspot.com/ – so I don’t seem like a complete and utter creeper.

]]> By: glittershrapnel http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6389 glittershrapnel Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:50:44 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6389 I studied German also, which improved my grammar a ton. I was always proud of this until one night. I used 'to whom' in casual conversation with a dreamy boy who then accused me of being pretentious. Or my English, at least. Speaking of pretentious; he was reading Keats in a bar while drinking PBR in a can. Naturally, we became lovers, poured over our favorite foreign films, and I swooned when he serenaded me in Portuguese (he probably knew just that one song for the sole purpose of seducing cultured ladies). Moral of the story: Proper grammar is sexy? **How much extra effort did we comment-leavers put into our grammar and punctuation?** I studied German also, which improved my grammar a ton. I was always proud of this until one night. I used ‘to whom’ in casual conversation with a dreamy boy who then accused me of being pretentious. Or my English, at least. Speaking of pretentious; he was reading Keats in a bar while drinking PBR in a can. Naturally, we became lovers, poured over our favorite foreign films, and I swooned when he serenaded me in Portuguese (he probably knew just that one song for the sole purpose of seducing cultured ladies).

Moral of the story: Proper grammar is sexy?

**How much extra effort did we comment-leavers put into our grammar and punctuation?**

]]> By: t.k.foster http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6388 t.k.foster Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:22:06 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6388 I think playing is one of the keys as well; I love grammar and I especially love Latin grammar - but creativity cannot be overstated. People who abide by the rules so much that they miss out on how they want their reader to feel can often lose sight of what is more important ... that connection to the reader. But often times it is not through correct grammar that this can be done. Nonetheless, excellent post - I always enjoy anything about English (yes I'm a nerd). I think playing is one of the keys as well; I love grammar and I especially love Latin grammar – but creativity cannot be overstated. People who abide by the rules so much that they miss out on how they want their reader to feel can often lose sight of what is more important … that connection to the reader.

But often times it is not through correct grammar that this can be done. Nonetheless, excellent post – I always enjoy anything about English (yes I’m a nerd).

]]> By: Ashley http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6387 Ashley Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:28:50 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6387 DB: I haven't read On Writing Well. I'll add that to my list. I also enjoy reading about writing, especially by people who make it fun. Liz: Fragments are fun. And, I read your blog and don't believe you when you say you're bad at grammar. Kathy: I used to work in the writing center when I was an undergrad. I loved it! If you ever have any questions. I'd be happy to answer. I love to talk about this stuff. Liza: Thanks! Leila: Strunk and White hate adverbs too. I totally agree, but when I was writing my novel, I found it so hard not to abuse them, especially in shaping dialogue. I had to go back and cut many out. Hoppster: I tried not to get too technical. Speaking of playing with language, I love that you made fragment into a verb. Angela: I think we all have a couple mistakes we make over and over. So annoying. Tough Girl Kat: My hate of ellipses crosses the line into Pet Peeve. I agree with you; ellipses used effectively are perfectly fine. I'm getting over my hate of their abuse. Soon I will be able to appreciate them again. Elizabeth: Ellipses can be so suggestive without the person ever having to say anything directly. I guess they could be a useful tool that way, but they are so annoying. Sophia: Never a reason to apologize. Your style is your own. When I first learned how to use em dashes (as a Junior in college, I should admit), I used them in almost every sentence. I've calmed down now--thank goodness! DB: I haven’t read On Writing Well. I’ll add that to my list. I also enjoy reading about writing, especially by people who make it fun.

Liz: Fragments are fun. And, I read your blog and don’t believe you when you say you’re bad at grammar.

Kathy: I used to work in the writing center when I was an undergrad. I loved it! If you ever have any questions. I’d be happy to answer. I love to talk about this stuff.

Liza: Thanks!

Leila: Strunk and White hate adverbs too. I totally agree, but when I was writing my novel, I found it so hard not to abuse them, especially in shaping dialogue. I had to go back and cut many out.

Hoppster: I tried not to get too technical. Speaking of playing with language, I love that you made fragment into a verb.

Angela: I think we all have a couple mistakes we make over and over. So annoying.

Tough Girl Kat: My hate of ellipses crosses the line into Pet Peeve. I agree with you; ellipses used effectively are perfectly fine. I’m getting over my hate of their abuse. Soon I will be able to appreciate them again.

Elizabeth: Ellipses can be so suggestive without the person ever having to say anything directly. I guess they could be a useful tool that way, but they are so annoying.

Sophia: Never a reason to apologize. Your style is your own. When I first learned how to use em dashes (as a Junior in college, I should admit), I used them in almost every sentence. I’ve calmed down now–thank goodness!

]]> By: Sophia http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6384 Sophia Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:37:40 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6384 mmm grammar :) I agree with all of these, except I do love my ellipses in informal writing (although a real grammar lover wouldn't distinguish formal and informal writing) -- and hyphens for no reason -- call me addicted? So I apologize in advance for exposing you to excessive dots littering my posts or comments! mmm grammar :) I agree with all of these, except I do love my ellipses in informal writing (although a real grammar lover wouldn’t distinguish formal and informal writing) — and hyphens for no reason — call me addicted? So I apologize in advance for exposing you to excessive dots littering my posts or comments!

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6386 Elizabeth Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:42:43 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6386 I hate ellipses, too!!! Especially in text message. I'm sure that texts do not apply to these preferences, but good GOD do they irritate me. How do I know that "U can come over now..." really means "Come over." The latter is so much more direct and appreciated. Ok, back to studying! Thanks for the distraction! I hate ellipses, too!!! Especially in text message. I’m sure that texts do not apply to these preferences, but good GOD do they irritate me. How do I know that “U can come over now…” really means “Come over.”

The latter is so much more direct and appreciated.

Ok, back to studying! Thanks for the distraction!

]]> By: Tough Girl Kat http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6385 Tough Girl Kat Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:28:33 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6385 I love this post. LOVE! I tell you. I agree with every single post. I almost disagreed with the ellipses but then as I read the rest of that point, I agreed with you. I use ellipses for an emphasis or tone, usually before a punchline. I love this post. LOVE! I tell you. I agree with every single post. I almost disagreed with the ellipses but then as I read the rest of that point, I agreed with you. I use ellipses for an emphasis or tone, usually before a punchline.

]]> By: Angela http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6377 Angela Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:30:52 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6377 When I write papers, it seems like my biggest problem is switching verb tenses somewhere in the middle of a paragraph. I'll start out in the present tense and then somewhere I'll switch to past tense. I ALWAYS have to recheck my work to make sure that everything agrees. When I write papers, it seems like my biggest problem is switching verb tenses somewhere in the middle of a paragraph. I’ll start out in the present tense and then somewhere I’ll switch to past tense. I ALWAYS have to recheck my work to make sure that everything agrees.

]]> By: hoppster http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6383 hoppster Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:19:23 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6383 you lost me at 'subject-verb' agreement :) i sentence fragment like crazy. i guess that's because i write like i think, and talk, which is mostly in fragments. after a torrid love affair with the comma throughout my professional career as a student, i am now in love with the period. i also hate capitals. you lost me at ‘subject-verb’ agreement :)

i sentence fragment like crazy. i guess that’s because i write like i think, and talk, which is mostly in fragments.

after a torrid love affair with the comma throughout my professional career as a student, i am now in love with the period.

i also hate capitals.

]]> By: Leila http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6382 Leila Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:18:05 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6382 This post is a gem -- the sort that makes me subscribe to a blog when it happens to be the first one I see. Good job. One thing in general I'd like to add as an extension to 10/13: don't abuse adverbs! They suck most of the time, because they're almost always used in conjunction with weak verbs. Why walk relaxedly when you can stroll? This post is a gem — the sort that makes me subscribe to a blog when it happens to be the first one I see. Good job.

One thing in general I’d like to add as an extension to 10/13: don’t abuse adverbs! They suck most of the time, because they’re almost always used in conjunction with weak verbs. Why walk relaxedly when you can stroll?

]]> By: Liza http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6381 Liza Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:32:19 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6381 I loved this post. I'm going to have to direct people towards it. I loved this post. I’m going to have to direct people towards it.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6380 Kathy Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:49:55 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6380 I happen to be right on board with your writing philosophy! You gave some great pointers that we would be remiss not to follow. Do you happen to be a T.A. by any chance? I think undergrads like myself could use someone like you. Very enjoyable blog! I happen to be right on board with your writing philosophy! You gave some great pointers that we would be remiss not to follow. Do you happen to be a T.A. by any chance? I think undergrads like myself could use someone like you.

Very enjoyable blog!

]]> By: liz http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6379 liz Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:15:05 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6379 i try to check my grammer and such, but i'm so bad at it! i'm glad you think fragments are ok. i use them a lot in my informal writing. i try to check my grammer and such, but i’m so bad at it!

i’m glad you think fragments are ok. i use them a lot in my informal writing.

]]> By: DB http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2008/10/13/my-writing-philosophy/comment-page-1/#comment-6378 DB Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:50:20 +0000 http://writingtoreach.wordpress.com/?p=567#comment-6378 Dang, you are a real nerd... and I love it! (Do you like the way I used the loathed ellipses there?) I am currently reading On Writing Well by William Zinsser, and it's reminding me of all the reasons I love to write. You've probably read it but thought I'd mention it just in case you hadn't. For some reason, I like reading about writing almost as much as I like writing. Dang, you are a real nerd… and I love it! (Do you like the way I used the loathed ellipses there?)
I am currently reading On Writing Well by William Zinsser, and it’s reminding me of all the reasons I love to write. You’ve probably read it but thought I’d mention it just in case you hadn’t. For some reason, I like reading about writing almost as much as I like writing.

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