Comments on: Good Grammar! It’s National Grammar Day

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:59:23 +0000

That happens to me too – sometimes I know something is off but I can’t explain the rules. That’s why I write posts like this – so I understand the mechanics of the rules and can explain or defend them

By: t.sterling

t.sterling — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:12:35 +0000

“…March 4th, march forth…” I love it!

Sometimes while I’m writing, I pause about whether or not a grammar rule should be broken. I know I don’t know all there is to know about it, but for some reason I know when I’m wrong without remembering why or how I know it. I think I’m babbling again.

I missed the day, but I know I was too busy looking for a theater playing a midnight showing of a movie, and trying to look like I was working hard.

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:24:10 +0000

Hi Gabriel, Yep, that’s why the rules are helpful – they make so people can actually read your work

By: Gabriel Gadfly

Gabriel Gadfly — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:23:49 +0000

Grammar’s a tricky subject for me. I like breaking rules. I also like people to be able to read my work.

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By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:47:04 +0000

Oh yes – I’ve seen that before – breaching the rules of grammar and claiming it’s for the sake of art. Sometimes it works, but oddly, only when the writer actually knows those rules

By: Martin - Writing Prompts

Martin - Writing Prompts — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:28:18 +0000

I'm with Alik on this one. It's funny because people will claim they're using bad grammar as artistic expression, but oftentimes... it's simply because they don't know how to write properly. It's crucial to build the foundation before you try and experiment. Martin - Writing Promptss last blog post..Controlling the Pace - Mixing Scenes with Summary

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:06:20 +0000

I actually enjoy studying grammar. So much of writing is finding the right words and images, and just being creative in general. Grammar is a mechanical aspect, a welcome relief from all the other stuff

By: Alik Levin | PracticeThis.com

Alik Levin | PracticeThis.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:16:36 +0000

I like your take – “you have to learn the rules before you break them”.
Bad grammar hurts credibility, it does not make it easier for me as English is my other language…. I am so grateful i have a friend who helps me tons with my grammar. He is my greatest grammar resource
He is Editor In Chief for PracticeThis.com – look for Jimmy on each post.

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:20:19 +0000

Hi Rebecca, Happy National Grammar Day! You’re right – copyediting is a perfect task for today

I’m not sure why those comments were showing up except I was doing some stuff with old posts and backups, and I think maybe it was some kind of tech error. I think they’re all cleaned up now. Thanks!

By: Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:00:05 +0000

Happy National Grammar Day!

I’m spending my morning copyediting. Can’t think of a better way to celebrate!

(Why are all of these comments dated last April? Have I stumbled upon some “Lost”-like time warp??)

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