tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27398888.post5412180943739808832..comments2023-11-05T04:38:37.751-06:00Comments on Wistful Wanderlust: Help Wanted (Pay Sucks)piscesgrrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12279344142538980436noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27398888.post-40340225410160711752008-02-12T08:11:00.000-06:002008-02-12T08:11:00.000-06:00I am tragically late to this party, and I want you...I am tragically late to this party, and I want you to know that I read your post a while ago and just wanted to think about my answer. Because on the one hand, I've done this for friends before, and I really enjoy your writing and would be stoked to work with you. On the other hand, (said with heavy emphasis and preferably a chord of doom striking in the background) <I>I've done this for friends before...</I> <BR/><BR/>But it sounds like you might have gotten what you need already, so I'll just go on record as saying that my door is absolutely open. If you have a piece that you want some extra eyes on, or anything that you think might be my bag in particular, I would be happy (honored, even) to look at anything for you. You have my email.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04650831310658205416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27398888.post-66375863080124230992008-02-07T23:26:00.000-06:002008-02-07T23:26:00.000-06:00One more thing: "oh-so-badly" is one word. I'd tak...One more thing: "oh-so-badly" is one word. I'd take that one to the mat.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543690962370750842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27398888.post-61327711149227396452008-02-07T23:21:00.000-06:002008-02-07T23:21:00.000-06:00All these kind people offering help, saying, "I'm ...All these kind people offering help, saying, "I'm not an editor."<BR/>I'm afraid that some day, you'll find out that I AM an editor, and you'll wonder, "Why didn't she say anything?"<BR/>Because if I offered to help, I'd totally flake out on you. I can't do one more thing.<BR/>But I flatter myself to assume that you'd want my help. I will say, though, that most of my posts start out at least two times longer than what you see. I enjoy "killing my darlings." I think that must mean I'm not really a writer.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543690962370750842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27398888.post-29427936439282624062008-02-06T17:11:00.000-06:002008-02-06T17:11:00.000-06:00Laura - I'd be happy to look at your stuff. Don't ...Laura - <BR/><BR/>I'd be happy to look at your stuff. Don't know if I qualify or what kind of comments you are looking for, but I should probably be using that Journalism degree for something! The only danger is that I might get too inspired and find myself questioning my life even more than I already am, but I guess that's probably already going to happen anyway now that I am addicted to your blog. So send away. If you would like a reference, I edit Dan's stuff all the time, and he hasn't kicked me out of the house yet (well, maybe once). The only caveat is that I do make suggestions, but if you just want proof reading for typos, etc., I am much better at catching them in other people's writing than in my own.;) Plus, maybe it would help me not get so rusty with my own writing. So yeah, now I'm psyched! When do I start (drool, drool.)gganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09944302582324553886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27398888.post-51132462378570985302008-02-06T13:47:00.000-06:002008-02-06T13:47:00.000-06:00Thanks to everyone for chiming in! I appreciate t...Thanks to everyone for chiming in! I appreciate the compliments (more than you know - don't we all tend to be extremely self-critical?), and may take some of you up on your offers soon. Especially since I've got a new 'gig' in the works. Will unveil soon... <BR/><BR/>I had two folks with editing experience email and offer to take a look at my work. How incredible is that? Ask and you shall receive... wow. Speaking of, there's a fantastic essay on asking for exactly what you want at 37 Days... link in my sidebar. Serendipity! Patti is an incredible writer and her words never fail to leave me pondering all day long. Go visit!piscesgrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279344142538980436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27398888.post-5661841168098552702008-02-05T10:40:00.000-06:002008-02-05T10:40:00.000-06:00Laura, I love the way you write, and when I'm read...Laura, I love the way you write, and when I'm reading your posts I'm thinking that I wish I could express myself that well. (See? Awkward sentence there).<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all your great comments. I loved them. I am struggling with Part II because it doesn't flow yet.Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562469219836141731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27398888.post-17846190165825870222008-02-05T09:20:00.000-06:002008-02-05T09:20:00.000-06:00Sorry can't help you. I'm a lousy writer and cert...Sorry can't help you. I'm a lousy writer and certainly no editor. Lucky for me (if I ever decide to try to write anything) I have a professional editor for a mom. Except it's no fun having your mom tell you all those things editors tell you, especially at my age!<BR/><BR/>Good luck on your free editor quest!zamozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184631789281445886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27398888.post-65360099091776942452008-02-05T02:53:00.000-06:002008-02-05T02:53:00.000-06:00Laura,I too love your blog and could think of noth...Laura,I too love your blog and could think of nothing better than reading even more of your work but alas I too lack the required expertise!!!<BR/>Hope you find a suitable candidate to help you on your way to literary success and a gobload of money....<BR/>Thank you so much for visiting Emily's Blog she was sooooo excited to have a comment from someone in another country.Bless you XXXXLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810997122896661004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27398888.post-69442304820775274602008-02-04T23:22:00.000-06:002008-02-04T23:22:00.000-06:00Laura - thank you for your blog post - I'm addicte...Laura - thank you for your blog post - I'm addicted to your blog, and it was a very long, dry weekend!<BR/><BR/>Would love to read your stuff before you send it off somewhere. I'm no editor, but if you need an extra set of eyes...Joni Zanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541429480481531661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27398888.post-54672217529649226272008-02-04T21:52:00.000-06:002008-02-04T21:52:00.000-06:00If you ever want me to help you with some math, I ...If you ever want me to help you with some math, I can do that. Grammar, nope. Loved the essay, it was funny. :)KMDuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192746631875517201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27398888.post-80098407423628190502008-02-04T20:11:00.000-06:002008-02-04T20:11:00.000-06:00So you are a writer too. I did not know that, I o...So you are a writer too. I did not know that, I only knew I felt some sort of connection to you. At first it was the fact that you are freaking funny. And then I find out you're a Pisces. And then the winter blues thing. And now I discover you are a writer. That is so cool. Well, another similarity. I SUCK at grammar too. So I can't help you there. I have read friends work before, and it can be a touchy thing. I'm no expert, but I'd be willing to read your essays, and respond as a reader, if you want. I'm just by no means an editor.Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148167067768602855noreply@blogger.com