I don’t know about you, but several times I’ve visited blogs and read posts where the writer has great content but has a few spelling and/or grammar issues mixed in. I don’t blame them. We all make mistakes and I used to be a horrible speller, but out of a desire to be helpful I’m tempted to post a comment to correct their mistake(s).
Maybe you’ve had the same urge. You’re not being superior or critical, you just want to give a fellow writer a hand. But it’s so…AWKWARD. What if they take it wrong? What if others take it wrong? What if they think you’re just stuck up and nosy?
But I do sincerely want to help anyone who would appreciate it. So, on a first-come-first-serve basis, (time permitting) I’m giving a standing offer to edit up to five posts daily (one post per person).
Now I’m not perfect either. I may miss something. Each writer seems to have a blind spot for one grammatical issue or other But I promise I will DO MY BEST. And I’m guessing I’ll weed out most mistakes that others would notice.
As the title says, it’s free, so I expect no payback. Even if you never follow me or like my posts or give any constructive criticism and you ask for help ten days in a row, I’ll give it and I won’t give you flack about it. I’m not saying I’ll complain if you DO show a little appreciation. 😉 I just want to make WordPress a little better place.
Can anyone tell me if there is a private message feature so that I can help people without other readers seeing? Thanks!
P.S. I live in China, so due to time differences you may not get an immediate response if you send me a post to edit. Thank you for understanding. ❤
Reblogged this on Brainy Versatility and commented:
What a helpful post. #Thoughtfulness #Appreciation.
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Thank you for reblogging!
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Wow! Perfect or not, this is an extremely giving and generous offer. Everyone needs an editor…
Thank you for this!
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And yet no one has taken me up on it yet. X-D
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I will take you up on the offer. I will probably have more than a few!
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Bring it on, but remember one a day per person!
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Okay, thank you!
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Can I help too? 😋
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I would never turn help away! I always wish people would comment on those errors because I love learning. I think there is constructive ways of letting people know they fudged up. I will send Both you a link if you don’t mind? I can send them to your email or copy and paste them to you guys which ever you prefer?
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Sure. Send an email!
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Okay
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I sent the reply. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions.
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Thanks
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Will the reply go to my email?
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I think so?
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My email, takes a bit to refresh. I will let you know when I receive the reply.
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Did you get it?
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Not yet!
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Hmm. Is there another way to get it to you?
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I only have the one email. I think It will just take awhile. I don’t know why my email is like that.
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Got it
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Was your post “Come on, don’t be shy”? The emailer’s initials were SCR if that helps.
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No, no not mine.
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Oops… Yikes. I hope SCR isn’t royally offended. I got it at the same time as you said you sent yours. I guess yours was delayed. I see it now.
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What is your email?
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I found your email.
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bakerswife1908@gmail.com
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Thank you. Would you like me to make comments or edit it directly?
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Whatever is easiest for you!
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I edited most of it. One sentence didn’t make sense to me, so could you please explain what you meant? Thanks. 🙂 Check out the rest as well and make sure I didn’t change your meaning at all.
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Okay, I’m just now reading. Thank you, for your time. I will email you back.
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Whatever is easier on you!
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An email would be easier to reply to as well hehe. 😊
Here’s mine: BatwomanBlogs@gmail.com
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Okay, thanks
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Lol. Me! Me! I’ll take you up on that offer.
Can I be counted as all 5 people for 5 different posts? 😂
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Um, do you have multiple personalities or something? That would be a no. 😉 But you can come back day to day!
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Lol. I was just messing with ya. Keep up the graciousness!
Ps, You can always recruit me if you ever receive more than 5 posts. I’d be more than happy to help 😁
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Thank you! So far that doesn’t look like a problem. Hehe. Were you serious about wanting help at all? If so, send a link. 🙂
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Um I only have like ONE post so far Lol.
I do need to ask you something though..
How do I create a contact page? When I try to edit it this contact form comes up.. with my details.. Also, what should I put up on there?
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That confused me too, but I checked and when you’re not signed in the details are left blank. Thank goodness, who wants everyone seeing their personal contact info, right? I haven’t customized my contact page yet either. I’m actually very new here, so I’d be more helpful in the English category than the website category I’m afraid. Sorry.
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Well then I guess I’ll just leave it up as well.
I have one more question though.. if you don’t mind! 😅
Do you see an “Edit” written at the very bottom of all my pages/blogs? Or is it just visible to me ?
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I don’t mind! And no worries, it’s just you. 😉
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Lol. Thanks! 😅
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If you DO want help editing, please send me the link for one of your posts and we’ll get started! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Life In My Tin Can and commented:
This is a kind gesture and I wanted to thank you!
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Is this still on? Can you have a look at my page please? I try one post a day every weekday. You could look at the day’s post if this kind offer is still on. And this is a great way to help. Thanks for thinking about it.
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Hey. I just read your request. I’m not as available as I was before for regular editing, but I read your most recent post and have a few suggestions, though it was generally well-written. First, I would recommend editing your second sentence to make it shorter or perhaps change it to two sentences. It’s a bit long. In your second paragraph you say, “and move to the next one”, maybe “then move on to the next thing” would be smoother. In your third paragraph you said “overtime he visited”. I think you mean, “every time he visited”? Perhaps “fragile things” or “fragile items” or “breakables” would fit the tone of your story better than “fragile stuff”. “Avesh came over when Ria’s friend, Pratyush, was visiting” would be preferable to using “came over” and “had come over” in the same sentence. The last sentence could be edited to, “now channeled into ballet with its intensely slow….” I’m not sure if my app isn’t showing your whole story or is it supposed to end with, “furious pirouettes and jetes…”? I don’t see a more button, but it doesn’t feel complete. I liked the premise of the story, an energetic boy finding an outlet for his energy in dance. In choosing ballet you also brought the element of his boldness in pursuing a field which may be controversially viewed for men. Keep on writing!
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Thanks so much for going into details – have corrected and updated the blog. Will definitely remember these points in my future blog posts and yes – I do have a problem with endings. I did end the story there. Will rework and see. Thanks again.
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My pleasure.
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