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06-08-2006, 09:10 PM
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06-09-2006, 06:04 PM
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Wordsmith
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Back 'home' on Tinian!
Gender: Female
Posts: 11,443
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laura... the first sentence on your opening page [after the 'thank you for visiting'] has a glaring grammatical/syntactical error... not the best way to impress visitors and gain clients!
i'd written a detailed explanation here, complete with pasted quotes, but the darn thing got 'lost' by hitting the wrong key, and haven't time to do it over again... simply put, you need to change 'It does not matter' to 'No matter' for that sentence to make sense and be an example of decent writing...
seems you were a victim yourself, of what you offer to help others avoid... 
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The truth is that most writers cannot read their own material objectively. They are usually so close to their work they fail to see problems and need a fresh pair of eyes to polish a document.
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having been there myself, many years ago, i wish you the best of luck with your service...
love and hugs, maia
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Last edited by mammamaia : 06-09-2006 at 06:07 PM.
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06-09-2006, 10:38 PM
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Profound Writer
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Originally Posted by Laura
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Originally Posted by Pencils
The proofreading and/or copyediting of your document are suggestions only. While I strive to ensure your documents are as clean as possible, the fact is that typos, etc. sometimes slip by even the best of proofreaders and copyeditors. I therefore will not be held responsible for errors or inaccuracies that may exist in the proofread and/or copyedited document(s), or any loss, financial or otherwise, which may be associated with such document(s). You must always review the document(s) after my final edits to ensure accuracy.
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While I understand the point of and reasons behind the disclaimer, I've gotta say...the irony is entertaining. |
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06-10-2006, 10:17 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Thank you for your comments, I appreciate them.
The reality is that I am human and capable of making mistakes.
That's why we have this forum...to help each other. :)
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06-10-2006, 04:21 PM
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Wordsmith
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: South-east UK
Gender: Male
Posts: 6,025
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Is it my imagination, or does this thread keep mofing?
Laura, in what way are you qualified to do this for money, and who are your referees? Do you have a list of past clients? Resumé?
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