Please, just learn the difference between "rules of style" and grammar rules.

Stylistic choices are absolutely up to the author (and for the editor to throw a fit about).

There are way too many fake "editors" and "writers" who have no clue which are which....

Okay so I started working on a Halloween fic, but I would really love it if one of you guys would want to edit and/or revise it for me. I'm working on CH 1 at the moment, but I have a SUPER busy week this week, so I might not get it done.
I just hope I can get enough chapters out by Halloween
So if anyone feels like giving any feedback, just tell me and I can send you my rough draft! when i finish it
Thanks guys!

This is Grammer a Week, the periodic blog program-thing where I soapbox about a grammar subject I find interesting. You might, too! This week's installment is about the differences between American and British English. Just because we speak the same language doesn't mean there aren't a laundry-load of differences between our dialects. This post will cover some of the more interesting differences between the two.

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I like to read. Specifically, I like to read stories that are well done and draws me in.

Some of you may know that once or twice I’ve given a review on some stories. I like doing this, as I like not only thanking the authors for making the story but helping to point out areas where they could improve.

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Good News: I'm working on a new Get Yourself an Editor (Your Grammar Sucks) video. I got the recording done yesterday, and I'm going to work on editing the audio until I have to get ready to leave for work today.

Bad News: I got a paper cut yesterday on my middle finger.

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Inspired by this post, I adjusted my multiple-purpose program for finding synonyms.

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It's occurred to me that reading over 10,000+ word chapters constantly, by yourself, to check for grammatical and syntax-related errors is quite a troublesome task. So, if by some miraculous reason somebody would actually like to help me edit my chapters before upload, then I would be very grateful.

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Okay I originally hadn't planned on this taking till the end of this week, but it will lead to a better story overall. Chapters 1-4 will be completed for sure before i hit the sac tonight It's just adjusting the formatting to these might take the better part of the night. Especially since Chapter 3 is a beast and right now I'm even considering making a split on that chapter. I've heard a few ponies say that might improve it, but if that's the case let me know more directly right now. I"m always

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Part 1: Magic and Science
Part 2: You Are Here!
Part 3: Phrase Functions and Parse
Part 4-1: Modifier Confusion

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Greetings everyone!
I’m sure many of you have noticed the “How to make a good story?” threads popping up from time to time in many groups and blogs of FIMFiction. While it is impossible to fully answer that question in a meaningful way, certain aspects of a good story can be elaborated on.

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So to real quick clarify the story is based on a alternate timeline of what Rise of machines for those that watched the movie
here is somethings to know about in it originally.

John Actually died in July 4th 2032

Katherine became leader and sent the T-850 to safeguard John and herself.

Now as you may know after probably looking at the tab comparing it right now chapter 0 is important to read considering
some points to look at but in the stories timeline it goes like this.

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Hello again, everyone!

Firstly, new chapters for Spring Surprises and The Great Crusade were recently released into the wild! I hope you enjoy them and I welcome your comments! Seriously, they are food for writers! Just remember to use common sense and don't be a jerk.

Spring Surprises Chapter 17 - Griffon the Reality Check

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Chapter 1: Done
Chapter 2: Done
Chapter 3: Done
Chapter 4: Done
Chapter 5: Done
Chapter 6: Done
Chapter 7: Done
Chapter 8: Done
Chapter 9: Done
Chapter 10: Done
Chapter 11: Done
Chapter 12: Done
Chapter 13: Done
Chapter 14: Done
Chapter 15:
Chapter 16:

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Halfway through the winter semester, and I'm already seeing leaps and bounds in my understanding of the English language, thanks to university-level editing courses. Seeing the problems everyone has (and I had, for a long time) with grammar and punctuation and the like, I figured I would make a series of blog posts to finally make these concepts clear for the average Pony Joe Blow fanfic writer/editor/reader.

So let's try it, shall we?

Part 1: You Are Here!

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This is Grammer a Week, the periodic blog program-thing where I soapbox about a grammar subject I find interesting. You might, too! This week's installment is about the parenthetical phrase. Chances are you've used this construction before. You might know it as an aside or an interruption in thought. Past merely defining it, this post will also be about the subtleties of the parenthetical phrase.

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During the publishing of "Growing Pains", one particular comment has come up time and again; my decision to refer to Discord as "they". I would like to address my reasons for this here and now, so as to avoid repeating myself further.

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Part 1: Magic and Science
Part 2: Sentences, Phrases, and Clauses
Part 3: You Are Here!
Part 4-1: Modifier Confusion

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My haters do an awful lot of complaining about the grammar in my fics.

Well this is aimed at non-haters, who can try to understand (Since my haters prefer to stick to their guns)

Well,

1: Nobody's Perfect, and as long as you get the idea of what was MEANT to be said, you can just go along with it. It's not like I'm writing a real book here, we all make mistakes, and heck, even my haters make errors (Some worse than I do)

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Story Name: Interdependence (Working Title)

Genres/Tags: Romance, Drama, Equestria Girls, Sex, Sad (this last one is a maybe, simply because of the intense emotional stuff I'm aiming for. Doesn't really mean the story has a sad ending, though.)

Current Length: 17,492 words (or approx. 82 printer pages.)

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So, recently I've been looking into third-party software that helps as an editor. I figured I'd share some of what I've learned with anyone who cares. I've looked specifically into 1Checker, Hemingway, Ginger, and Grammarly. I'll start with 1Checker. (Note: These are all the trial/free versions I've been testing)

1Checker

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