Just Pete: This is by way of an explanation rather than an excuse. Those who are kind enough to read my work will no doubt have seen many mistakes in my contest entries.
All my life I have lived with a problem. My concentration span is very short. When others learn in one session, it takes me days to understand a lesson. I have trouble following instructions and even at university I lost marks because of it. My mind seems to go its own way. I started a novel a few years ago but when only part way through, I began on another one that came as an idea. I now have four novels to work on and hope I can complete at least one. The bottom line is - I have a learning disorder that costs me dearly. Editing is a nightmare. Thank you for reading this. Pete
    Kaila Mari: Hi Pete... It's good for us to know about your learning disorder that way we will not hasten to speculate and assume things that are not. Do not be too critical on yourself, as you are fighting a good fight. Many with greater skills and abilities do much less than you. One of the biggest accomplishments is learning how to get back up when we have stumbled with a fall. Not many of us know how to do that. Keep reaching up and you will have the wind beneath your wings. Good luck and God bless my friend! Oliva -
    William Walz: Reminds me how I suffered dyslexia when I was a kid. My mother even founded an organization to help people like me: D.A.M.--mothers against dyslexia. -
    pipersfancy: Hi Pete,

    In my capacity as a speech-language pathologist, I am often asked to work with teenagers and adults with moderate-severe attentional difficulties. It sounds as if this has been a lifelong struggle and source of frustration for you. Perhaps you might find a professional in your area who could work with you to practice strategies to improve memory and attention? It's just an idea...
    Warm regards!
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    michaelcahill: In the meantime, feel free to call on any of us to take a look at your work for editing. That's another reason that we should be more diligent when reviewing contest entries. Sometimes a simple heads up can do wonders. It could have saved me a couple times. -
    Just Pete: I am most gtrateful to you all, for the support and understanding you express. Now 73, I think it's a little late tofind an answer. But writing is my "thing" and I will never stop. - Love you all, Pete -
    Domino 2: Hi, Pete.

    I'd just like to say thanks for you being such a great bloke, and so supportive.

    All the best to you and yours in the Land Of Ozz. :-)

    Ray
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