Beverley101

Back to the drawing board for the first chapter! Grrrr!

Thank you to all the wonderful people - especially Elgone and Misrael - who have been so supportive of my memoir Yesterday's Fiend. As it comes to a close I want to take this opportunity to say that I'm sorry I've had so little time to review other people's work. As soon as YF does end I promise to re-start my reviewing. Thanks to all once again. Bev

benard ogutu: wish i was one of those you are thanking

July 8, 2013 at 11:15AM

Seems like the last quarter of my memoir is the hardest to write.

benard ogutu: i think i can help beverly

July 8, 2013 at 11:14AM

Bogged down with too much work. Will get back on track with reviewing and posting as soon as I can.

Am I the only dum-dum that has no idea what SPAG means? Can someone enlighten me?

adewpearl: it means spelling, punctuation and grammar - I had no idea what it meant when I first joined here either. I have no idea if anyone outside of Fan Story uses the term :-)

February 5, 2013 at 1:37PM

Beverley101: Thanks for clarifying. Have noticed that many of the writers here do need to work on SPAG - see I get it now! lol!

February 5, 2013 at 3:13PM

gene roush: Thanks for the reviewer credit. I hope I'm helpful Gene

April 24, 2013 at 5:12PM

Fell on the ice today and sprained my ankle. Can only hobble so I hope to use the time constructively on finishing a few more chapters of 'Yesterday's Fiend'.

Went to my first Writer's Group yesterday and found it enlightening. Reading my work aloud to the group immediately showed me where the shortcomings lay. Looking forward to my next one.

Taffspride: I always enjoy my writer group meetings too. Have learned a great deal from them.

January 24, 2013 at 10:41AM

A critical read of your work can do wonders for your story.

pbroussard209: Amen

January 23, 2013 at 6:20PM

I am humbled that my story 'Yesterday's Fiend' has reached "All Time Best" status.Thank you.

Oooh - how exciting! I've joined the ranks of the Ranked Novelists!
I know, I know, keep the exclamation points down but I do love them!!

Ooops - lost one chapter of my book. Grrrr - how am I ever going to recall the words I used! Nobody's fault but my own. Double GRRRRR!!

Twilightspire: How did that happen?

January 9, 2013 at 8:04PM

I think you need to develop a bit of a thick skin if you want to be a writer plus good grammar, good punctuation and good spelling.

adewpearl: My grammar class begins tomorrow - send referrals my way! LOL :-)

January 6, 2013 at 5:47PM

If you want to be a bonafide writer PLEASE, PLEASE take the time to spell correctly and check your grammar. Reviewing is fun but the fun wanes when you see spelling errors and silly grammar mistakes.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling are absolutely necessary if you want to be a good writer.

Topher Phaestus: I wish more people understood this.

January 4, 2013 at 2:15PM

nor84: Absolutely!

January 4, 2013 at 2:55PM

Joy Graham: I heard about that :)

January 4, 2013 at 3:25PM

Donya Quijote: In any language this is true...

January 4, 2013 at 7:47PM

Donya Quijote: In any language this is true...

January 4, 2013 at 7:47PM

MumEsGirl: for me, and many others, spending time seeking out errors in other peoples work is non productive. A comma here and there does not detract from the work. We do not seek to be purists here. There are many people here, myself included for whom English is not their first language. Instead of castigating them for their errors and offering insulting ratings, either encourage them or skip their work kate

January 5, 2013 at 6:03PM

What a wonderful community of writers. I almost wish I'd found this site sooner! I sure am enjoying reviewing the many stories - some are outstanding while other need word.

First day at FanStory. Received 4 incredible reviews for my story - thank you! Am also enjoying reviewing what others write. What a fantastic idea.

adewpearl: Welcome!! :-)

January 2, 2013 at 7:49PM

Sally Carter: And another welcome. This is a wonderful place to learn.

January 3, 2013 at 1:49AM