Grammar vs Content
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kandscreeley wrote:In my opinion? Then get a proofreader.
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I agree. I will be too caught up with the mistakes to continue reading. I remember putting down a book completely because of bad grammar and stilted language.Sophie11 wrote:Content is important; i agree with this completely, but the interruption caused by bad grammar when reading, it messes eith the reading flow. For me the content would have to be exceedingly impressive to tempt me.
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100% agreed. I recently started a book that I was really excited to read, but by page 5, I had to put it down because the grammar, punctuation, and syntax was that bad. I know not everyone can afford a professional editor, but I have to think that the author in question still had to know SOMEONE who could proofread it somewhat.Sophie11 wrote:Content is important; i agree with this completely, but the interruption caused by bad grammar when reading, it messes eith the reading flow. For me the content would have to be exceedingly impressive to tempt me.
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I may even be bold to say the Grammar is far more important than the content, that is if the story has a lot of humor in it, which I believe American's are very big on.
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Always proof readDavidOchieng wrote:I diss significantly over grammar, but recently a friend lobbed a spanner into my thinking process by asking, "What if you have a great story but poor Grammar?"
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