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Azaclop


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It's quite alright, I did come across needlessly harsh.

And I really would like to do whatever proofreading I can if you're interested. Aside from work I have very little to occupy my time and it might even help me get back into writing as well.

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Looking at the other comments I can see that you came about with good intentions. I should be the one apologizing as I kinda blew up. While it does seem that you didn't mean any offence, it just that comment irked me that despite the amount of thought and effort that I put out these stories that for some, it doesn't matter what I've been trying to say is nowhere nearly as important as the how it's said. On top of the whole disability thing where despite trying to make whatever I say clear and solid, that it comes out as muddy and broken. As if I had a lack of intelligence to write properly.

Besides, if you're serious about proofreading this thing, I want you to do it out of guilt because you offended me, but simply because you wanted to and know you can finish what you started. If you find or know that you won't be able to, I get it, you have priorities that need your attention more. You don't have to if you don't want to.

If you are genuine with proofreading, I won't stop you, but just know beforehand if your intentions and your time to do so are in the right place.

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I chose my words poorly and had no intention of them coming across as a personal attack. I know a great many fans do not speak or write English as their native tongue and I didn't want to jump to conclusions, although it certainly seems that way from my comment. I also know that when putting out pieces as rapidly as you have been lately it's easy to overlook mistakes.

I was, in my own admittedly and overwhelmingly
blunt way, attempting to provide constructive criticism. Overall your writing is fantastic and I admire both the speed at which you have been releasing work and the quality of said work. I wish I had your drive and overall creativity. As it is rather plain I've yet to write anything I am hardly in a position to criticize.

Please accept my sincere apologies.

If you would be interested I would indeed be willing to help proofread and edit as much as I am able. I may not be able to provide instant turnaround due to my work schedule, but I will try to get to anything you would like me to review as soon as possible. If circumstances arise that I am unable to look over a piece in a timely fashion I will do my utmost to let you know.

Again, I apologize for my insensitivity.

Dear Azaclop,

I have said this once, and I will say this again. When it comes to my writings and editors, everything here is volunteer work. Since I do not have the stable income to pay for one, I’m forced to rely on others. In the past, whenever I ask someone to proofread any of my stories, I’d be lucky to get a response within a week because they are interested in it. And I’ll be luckier still, if that said editor would still won’t drop the editing altogether. So I have no absolute guarantee that they won’t do that without telling me why. Realize that editors have lives of their own, so they’re not there for me, or anyone else’s beckoning call.

Plus, I'm actually offended by you. Especially from this gem:

Loving the whole series but you really need to proofread these, or find someone to proofread for you. I don't know if English isn't your first language or you're just in a rush but it really seems like the grammar and word usage has slipped since the first story.

First off, English is my first and only language I know. Second, I just fond it really upsetting that despite the years of practice, especially to overcome not one but two mental disabilities (a mild form of Asperger's and auditory processing disorder, both of which effect the way how I hear, speak, and type.) So there's no need to tell me that I can't write, I've been painfully aware of the fact for years.

Before you start asking, “Then why can’t you edit? It’s easy!” There’s a saying in my family that rings true, especially for me: “Those who proofread themselves, has a fool for an editor.” That even if I go through each and every chapter, that no matter what, the creator will overlook the flaws that he has made. And as of now, I do not have a second opinion other than those who actively send back constructive criticism in which I could actually use.

And I know what else you’re going to say: “But wouldn’t it be better if you just get an editor first and then publish them.” Given the rate in which I do get editors, I’d be lucky to post my stories at least once a year. Sure, none of my stories are flawless masterpieces, but what exactly did you expect from a website that’s willing to accept any and all stories that it gets? Shakespeare quality? Dickens? Twain even? This website is to serve a platform for any and all writers, regardless of talent to be given a chance to shine. Yes, even with my stories, they’re not flawless, but it’s better to have you not read them at all.

And before you say, "Well, how come you don't go to any of the editing groups on the site?" I had tried in the past. Several times for several stories, yet the success rate of getting so much as a proofreader is pretty much the same as relying on volunteers. I did try to reach out, but even then, not much luck.

Sure, some of my stories are unedited, and still are. But at least I have the courteously of telling you the readers up front in what you’re getting yourselves into. If this, or any other story of mine is going to be edited, let it be done by those who do so because they like the story itself. So, until someone comes forward to volunteer to edit this, or is willing to point out its flaws in which I can work with, I’m afraid that this is as good as it’ll get. If you don’t like it, do keep in mind that their other stories in the site that has a standard of grammar that’s to your liking. Although, I cannot guarantee the quality of the story.

Unless, of course, if you want to volunteer to do it, I won’t stop you. Until then or if somepony comes by, this is as good as it’ll get.

Sign, your fellow writer,

-CrackedInkWell.

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