tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post617354603933923343..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Did You Know?Karen Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-47613969363808417122013-03-10T21:48:07.936-04:002013-03-10T21:48:07.936-04:00Oh no, I missed Grammar Day. I'm glad I didn&#...Oh no, I missed Grammar Day. I'm glad I didn't miss your post. :)<br /><br />I already have this handy book, so don't include me in the drawing.<br /><br />Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-36305372803679883082013-03-10T21:16:44.139-04:002013-03-10T21:16:44.139-04:00Nas,
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!
Happy ...Nas,<br />Thank you! Glad you found it helpful! <br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-6038439591423690082013-03-10T19:59:05.295-04:002013-03-10T19:59:05.295-04:00Hi Karen!
Great post! I edit out extra prepositio...Hi Karen!<br /><br />Great post! I edit out extra prepositions. And at times have to explain to authors why I'm cutting it out, so I'll bookmark this post for easier explanantion for next time!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-54056732588960781372013-03-10T13:41:07.422-04:002013-03-10T13:41:07.422-04:00Dotti,
Thank you! Yes, I am so glad our paths cros...Dotti,<br />Thank you! Yes, I am so glad our paths crossed! You are one sweet friend from down under. :)<br /><br />Joy,<br />Good to see you! Hope all is well. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-5726870060757910852013-03-09T05:38:12.361-05:002013-03-09T05:38:12.361-05:00Wow! That's a great offer.Wow! That's a great offer. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341706502020011897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-8557362679846575982013-03-08T06:26:05.922-05:002013-03-08T06:26:05.922-05:00Congratulations on your anniversary!! I'm so g...Congratulations on your anniversary!! I'm so glad somewhere in those 4 years our paths crossed. I'm blessed each time I visit your blog and look forward to many more years of great tips and writerly wisdom. <br />Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the celebrations, <br />Love<br />Dotti :)<br /><br />PS - lol at all the w words. ;-)Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-31514649674491490932013-03-07T21:34:18.317-05:002013-03-07T21:34:18.317-05:00Jen,
I know, that's one of mine too. Haven'...Jen,<br />I know, that's one of mine too. Haven't heard it much lately though. Here's to walking in grammar grace, and learning too! lol :)<br /><br />Maria,<br />I like that too! Something to remember, for sure. :) Added you to the list!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-68897843122391819882013-03-07T17:30:57.309-05:002013-03-07T17:30:57.309-05:00I can't say that I've ever heard of Nation...I can't say that I've ever heard of National Grammar Day, but I love the quote that goes with it, "It's not only a date, it's an imperative: March forth on March 4 to speak well, write well, and help others do the same!"<br /><br />Happy 4 year blogoversary Karen! My email address: morgan(dot)maria(dot)i(at)gmail(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-35465876778888666212013-03-06T15:56:13.372-05:002013-03-06T15:56:13.372-05:00That's a great giveaway, Karen! I have a copy,...That's a great giveaway, Karen! I have a copy, so let someone else win. <br /><br />My largest grammar pet peeve is when people say, "I SEEN Karen" instead of "I saw Karen." I want to put a sign that says, "Teach me how to talk" around their necks! LOL!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-86329904347141264602013-03-06T14:25:26.198-05:002013-03-06T14:25:26.198-05:00Lyn,
Thank you! I've met so many great people,...Lyn,<br />Thank you! I've met so many great people, like you! :)<br /><br />Sally,<br />Thanks so much! It does take commitment and work! :) The rewards are great too. :) I agree with you, even short messages can be written well.<br /><br />Nancy,<br />Glad you enjoyed it! I like grammar in short doses. )<br /><br />Nutschell,<br />Yes, it is a great day for that! :) Wishing you much success!<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />Karen<br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-18620354902440871862013-03-06T14:06:25.588-05:002013-03-06T14:06:25.588-05:00National Grammar Day! The perfect day for editing ...National Grammar Day! The perfect day for editing a manuscript:)<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-81133454079894665432013-03-06T10:35:03.325-05:002013-03-06T10:35:03.325-05:00I love the little grammar tutorial. It's nice...I love the little grammar tutorial. It's nice to clear up our writing by a few simple rules.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-69338127296022704612013-03-05T21:20:15.401-05:002013-03-05T21:20:15.401-05:00Happy Blogsversary, blogging takes commitment and ...Happy Blogsversary, blogging takes commitment and four years is an accomplishment. I'm peeved by people who don't edit their instant messages on whatever social network. Short messages should should not be exempt from good grammar.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758737470750841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-24674081363450022282013-03-05T19:41:28.986-05:002013-03-05T19:41:28.986-05:00Four years of blogging, wow! Congrats, Karen!Four years of blogging, wow! Congrats, Karen!LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-48313032543697676362013-03-05T19:31:41.374-05:002013-03-05T19:31:41.374-05:00Robyn,
Yes, and we can all brush up on it when we ...Robyn,<br />Yes, and we can all brush up on it when we need to as well, I'm thinking. I've learned more from teaching than I ever thought possible! Thanks for sharing the info, amigo! :)<br /><br />Jennifer,<br />I know, it's a great site! :) A must-see resource!<br /><br />Theresa,<br />I do too. And I find myself committing them once in a while! lol<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37530154263773034212013-03-05T19:14:39.537-05:002013-03-05T19:14:39.537-05:00I have a bunch of grammar pet peeves and I'm s...I have a bunch of grammar pet peeves and I'm sure I accidentally commit a few grammar sins. Happy belated grammar day!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-3534167350319745822013-03-05T18:39:09.302-05:002013-03-05T18:39:09.302-05:00I LOVE Grammar Girl! I have no tips because I'...I LOVE Grammar Girl! I have no tips because I'm ALWAYS going to that site. LOLJennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-53773004611205142162013-03-05T18:37:41.307-05:002013-03-05T18:37:41.307-05:00Grammar. Some are blessed with it, others are not....Grammar. Some are blessed with it, others are not. *sniff* <br /><br />Excuse Me, Your Participle’s Dangling!, is a book I really wanna get. I need it.<br /><br />But I've always wanted The Elements of Style. I'm bad about using unnecessary words of all kinds. *sigh* <br /><br />Thanks amigo. For everything. <br /><br />Yay on four years. I heart you. <br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/authorswrite/status/309083980190339072" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/robyn.campbell.587" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-10501482853023661312013-03-05T16:19:38.923-05:002013-03-05T16:19:38.923-05:00Lisa,
Sounds like a great teacher! Don't know ...Lisa,<br />Sounds like a great teacher! Don't know if I could name them all. :) <br /><br />Angela,<br />Yes, me too! Glad we can edit. :)<br /><br />Rhonda,<br />I know, March forth does seem to fit. Glad to be of help! :) <br /><br />Kenda,<br />Well better late than never! :) Yes a refresher course is always a good thing!<br /><br />Joylene,<br />I think that's a good method to follow. Its a tricky balance, isn't it?<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-2243000157486138742013-03-05T12:55:46.535-05:002013-03-05T12:55:46.535-05:00When I finish a chapter, I always go back and cut ...When I finish a chapter, I always go back and cut the second preposition. Every single time. I think it's because I don't want to write like I talk. In fact, one of my English professors at SFU mentioned that very thing and congratulated me. Haha. In truth she was shocked that I didn't write like I talk because that's what she was expecting. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-3956544772754239392013-03-05T12:30:21.225-05:002013-03-05T12:30:21.225-05:00Oh, dear, I missed National Grammar Day? Well, my ...Oh, dear, I missed National Grammar Day? Well, my writers' group met this morning and we had quite a discussion about grammar as we critiqued each other's work, so I guess we celebrated one day late :-) Great post, Karen. Always in need of a refresher course... Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-14610102266913639152013-03-05T09:17:39.169-05:002013-03-05T09:17:39.169-05:00I like that, "March forth..." Yes, ma...I like that, "March forth..." Yes, ma'am. I shall!<br /><br />Very good stuff here, Karen. I'm sure these are things I miss sometimes, but your posts do stick in my head and make me look a little harder at the details. Thank you!<br /><br />rschrockmt@yahoo.comRhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-2821291995962477212013-03-04T23:13:46.430-05:002013-03-04T23:13:46.430-05:00I am like Alex--I write them in and then take them...I am like Alex--I write them in and then take them out, lol! Angela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-74965253593545554312013-03-04T19:14:38.332-05:002013-03-04T19:14:38.332-05:00One of the best things a teacher did for me was in...One of the best things a teacher did for me was insist I (and the rest of the class) memorize every preposition. That was in the 8th grade (a kajillion years ago) and I can still recite all 72 basic prepositions in alphabetical order. That memorization alone improved my grammar skills. I will be forever grateful to Ms. McInerny!Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37388161685540884672013-03-04T16:30:32.915-05:002013-03-04T16:30:32.915-05:00Melanie,
Thank you! Hope you get to do a little po...Melanie,<br />Thank you! Hope you get to do a little pondering in the grammar department today. :)<br /><br />Laura,<br />I agree, Grammar Day, for the win! :) Its been a busy day for Grammar Girl.<br /> <br />Susan,<br />You are welcome. Grammar Girl is helping keep us all in line. :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.com