tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post4467078193204202975..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: Ten Words to Stop MisspellingBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-81603003207716871592010-02-08T07:08:42.988-05:002010-02-08T07:08:42.988-05:00I once had a professor tell me that my usage of ef...I once had a professor tell me that my usage of effect as a verb was wrong. I had a great "I-told-you-so" moment when I explained to her how effect could be a verb and its meaning. <br /><br />(I've been copy-editing and proofreading since middle school. It's a strength of mine)Xiexiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265895952183646895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-82625826485957944632010-01-25T15:28:14.059-05:002010-01-25T15:28:14.059-05:00Wow. That a literary agent has to link to somethin...Wow. That a literary agent has to link to something like that does not bode well for writing in the 21st century. <br /><br />I mean, "your" vs. "you're"?? Come on people, that's just ignorance---or, occasionally, a typo.<br /><br />If you want to write, you must master grammar and punctuation. Not the other way around. And that's not to say that I never make a mistake, or that mistakes shouldn't be allowed. But some of the examples on that list are just ridiculous. I don't know who's to blame these days---students for not caring or paying attention, or teachers who don't emphasize basic things like grammar and spelling.<br /><br />OK, end of rant. Thanks for allowing me to vent.<br /><br />Jeff P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-53007396300004314562010-01-25T12:04:47.300-05:002010-01-25T12:04:47.300-05:00Am I the only person who's wondering if this O...Am I the only person who's wondering if this Oatmeal guy has a serious beef with animals? running over dolphins? pandas puking? <br />Good grammar advice, yes. Hilarious, no.Jillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-83145479711442719272010-01-24T23:15:49.189-05:002010-01-24T23:15:49.189-05:00Excellent list.
I had difficulty with the affect ...Excellent list.<br /><br />I had difficulty with the affect vs. effect one myself.<br /><br />I'm good on most of them though, surprisingly.<br /><br />Hmm... apparently, separate as "seperate" is the second most misspelled word on the net!<br />(the first being "lose" for "loose" or vice versa)<br /><br />link: http://www.re-vision.com/spelling/separate.html<br /><br />*had to edit for a typoPeter Newlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397007111821923322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-43141125363409487012010-01-24T23:14:15.477-05:002010-01-24T23:14:15.477-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Peter Newlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397007111821923322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-72156126491479887962010-01-23T17:53:09.330-05:002010-01-23T17:53:09.330-05:00i am totally buying that poster...i am totally buying that poster...lexcadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094072290983267178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-2925028154027462232010-01-22T23:10:23.100-05:002010-01-22T23:10:23.100-05:00I started doing one of these a while back and the ...I started doing one of these a while back and the list grew so long, I gave up! However, I did whittle it down a little and posted it as a "You Might not Know how to Write in the English Language" joke. (here: http://www.mopjockey.com/2009/11/you-might-not-know-how-to-write-in.html) I've also got one for driving and the value of a dollar, which shouldn't be hard to find.Jaycee Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643340016892988682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-54107571801460030982010-01-22T22:41:21.104-05:002010-01-22T22:41:21.104-05:00Brilliant! I had to share and tell my husband, bu...Brilliant! I had to share and tell my husband, but he doesn't seem to appreciate it the way I do? LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-8275435293509623902010-01-22T20:57:54.296-05:002010-01-22T20:57:54.296-05:00I'm not an english major either, but the only ...I'm not an english major either, but the only one I'm sure I ever mispell is weird. I don't think I misuse the others, but, it usually takes a beta reader to catch those errors if they're there.<br /><br />Thanks for the lesson.<br /><br />........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-28118564843336712762010-01-22T20:05:51.447-05:002010-01-22T20:05:51.447-05:00I am an ABSOLUTE grammar Nazi. When I try to edit ...I am an ABSOLUTE grammar Nazi. When I try to edit my MS, I have a tough time shutting off my line editor. <br /><br />Great link!JESSJORDANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915521022827231804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-1170551979521099532010-01-22T19:56:14.605-05:002010-01-22T19:56:14.605-05:00I wonder why some people become editors when they ...I wonder why some people become editors when they don't know basic grammar and/or spelling? Lots of books today seem to have major mistakes and I don't think they're just typos--sad, but true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-52752377070019576972010-01-22T18:38:52.798-05:002010-01-22T18:38:52.798-05:00Those crack me up. I have the trouble with weird ...Those crack me up. I have the trouble with weird every now and then. Sometimes my fingers form a union and strike against the rules in my brain.Voidwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06688751100806767843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-73861216259409452922010-01-22T18:37:19.799-05:002010-01-22T18:37:19.799-05:00I always have a problem with effect and affect, be...I always have a problem with effect and affect, because in psychology "affect" is also a noun (who knew that psych degree would mess with my English?). Also, I know a lot of IT people, who tend to say things like "We effected the upgrade to the new software package." Arg!<br /><br />I'm surprised "lie" and "lay" weren't on the list.Mercy Loomishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552972871775363257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-68224749746857468412010-01-22T16:46:58.055-05:002010-01-22T16:46:58.055-05:00Adding "benodip" to my urban slang dicti...Adding "benodip" to my urban slang dictionary tout de suite. And I promise to make sure I spell it correctly if I use it in the written form.<br /><br />I have this posted to my Facebook page, and refresh it every so often. I cannot *stand* to see these errors in print! GAH! <br /><br />But once upon a time, I was an English teacher. What do you expect? Hehe...<br /><br />Oh! PS- might have "benodip" beat on the word verification...try "tisters" on for size. It sounds downright naughty, no? ;)Kimberly Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796741685901278761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-82144184064317531862010-01-22T15:21:12.479-05:002010-01-22T15:21:12.479-05:00I love this! I actually laughed out loud. I am s...I love this! I actually laughed out loud. I am soooo nerdy.<br />Great Post!<br /><br />Verification Word: benodip.<br />1) Bean dip with Beno added for the tolerance of others.<br />2) Urban Definition: There benodip up in here.Marsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-52730635264118829432010-01-22T15:09:15.252-05:002010-01-22T15:09:15.252-05:00I've set a new goal for myself, to become a gr...I've set a new goal for myself, to become a grammar nerd. It has been a real weakness of mine, one that I want to fix. I've had too many experiences where the quality of my work was severely hindered by a lazy misspelling or poor use of grammar. <br /><br />Great post. I definitely need to order that poster.D. Antonehttp://www.dantoneravenberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-34428232990745104142010-01-22T12:42:40.985-05:002010-01-22T12:42:40.985-05:00I always trip up on its/it's and your/you'...I always trip up on its/it's and your/you're. But not because of spelling or usage problems. It's a typing issue. That right pinkie of mine is addicted to the apostrophe, and I rarely notice it's happened. <br /><br />I don't consider a book ready to send out until I've done a search for those words and made sure they're correct. Even then, I miss some.<br /><br />I do like the road test for effect/affect. I'll have to remember that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-23850015087401425052010-01-22T12:26:37.716-05:002010-01-22T12:26:37.716-05:00Love this one. I've been a good speller since ...Love this one. I've been a good speller since I was a kid, but to this day I never know whether it's wierd or weird. Except the spellcheck just underlined the incorrect spelling. Thank goodness for spellcheck!Alexis Granthttp://alexisgrant.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-25872562329031886232010-01-22T11:48:09.599-05:002010-01-22T11:48:09.599-05:00Nearly dead of laughter here too. I think I'm...Nearly dead of laughter here too. I think I'm going to incorporate "If you ____, a dolphin will get run over by a jetski" into my daily vocabulary, since that's one of the worst offenses I can imagine.Kristin Laughtinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01536556357622503501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-53049171526233410992010-01-22T11:28:25.545-05:002010-01-22T11:28:25.545-05:00Oh my goodness I nearly died of laughter reading t...Oh my goodness I nearly died of laughter reading that.Darahttp://inthewritemind.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-83117589734207387012010-01-22T11:28:18.060-05:002010-01-22T11:28:18.060-05:00I'm linking this in my e-mail signature file.....I'm linking this in my e-mail signature file... at least until my correspondents jump all over me. But then, I admitted to being a "word nerd" on Susan Freeman's guest post on Nathan Bransford's blog.Richard Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330538991049552829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-1193479751179731832010-01-22T11:12:58.655-05:002010-01-22T11:12:58.655-05:00You know what else sends me over the edge?
Mispro...You know what else sends me over the edge?<br /><br />Mispronouncing a word. I cringe whenever I hear "simulare" instead of "similiar." <br /><br />Whenever a I hear it, I have to restrain myself from jumping over the circulation desk.jmartinlibraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11518086626337975099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-24826033345904082262010-01-22T11:02:01.982-05:002010-01-22T11:02:01.982-05:00That was a great link! There were a couple that a...That was a great link! There were a couple that always threw me too, but that made it nice and clear. Those should have been in classrooms, learning it would have been much more fun.M.R.J. Le Blanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770517124639901061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-13061024269241634282010-01-22T10:35:12.373-05:002010-01-22T10:35:12.373-05:00Interestingly, I learned English as a second langu...Interestingly, I learned English as a second language and never had a problem with those words :-P<br /><br />(Neither with Spanish, in case you wonder.)Gissel Escuderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729027989663738934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-40389952185575617382010-01-22T10:25:07.602-05:002010-01-22T10:25:07.602-05:00If my college freshmen spelled definitely with an ...If my college freshmen spelled definitely with an a, spellcheck changed it to defiantly. It happened a lot. I had no idea it was such a common error. I defiantly laughed at that word on the poster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com