There is a little lag time between posting and becoming visible, Christine. You can make it pop up immediately by re-publishing the chapter to your chosen group. Sometimes, it's a simple matter of logging out and back in. Or, you can clear your browser cache and reload the home page.
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I did some research, Dirk. You can "deactivate" your account insted of deleting it. THis way, you retain your account, but nobody can see or post things to you. The deactivation remains in place until you either log in and reactivate it OR use your FB credentials to log in to another site.
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I'm about ready to do the same, Dirk. If you're not interested in dogs, cats, cars or how stupid Trump is, then there's nothing but a vast wasteland in Facebook.
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I con't think of a single red-blooded male who didn't call her "Undress", Vern. I know I did, er, still do, or whatever.
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Right you are, MJ. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a newcomer to TNBW take the offered advice and improve his or her writing. I've seen it myself many times.
I am always open for grammar, syntax, spelling and other corrections to my own posts. I thrive on them, actually, as they sometimes add an aspect of thinking I hadn't seen before. I've ben known to change a whole scene based on a suggestion.
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There is another group of newcomers as well. Those who thank you for your in-depth review and say "yes, I know I have to do thus and such." Then, the next chapter comes out and it is filled with the same errors you pointed out the first time. One of two of these exchanges I can tolerate, but more than two and I drift away to see if I can help another.
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Some day, I hope to finish my silly SF story The Cat and Her Ship. Maybe some day...
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Good question, Randy. I've found it happens occasionally. I post most of my work on both sites, but remove it from Booksie when I begin the second edit here. In most cases, I've found Booksie is a "kinder, gentler" site where hardly a cross word is spoken, even if deserved. here, you will get a more honest review, even if you don't like it. Thick skin is required in most cases. I do try my best to help a newcomer, though. I might be tempted to lay off a rough review if the storyline is well presented and coherent, correcting or advising on grammar, dialogue and structure--not content.
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I feel for you, man. I agreed to sit at a table in my local library for two hours in a "meet an author" mode. I sold a total of one book to the fifteen people who passed my table and inquired why I was sitting there. Unless you're a famous NYT Best Seller author, it doesn't pay.
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I've found reviews on Amazon are tough to get. I hope you do better, John.
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Welcome to the site, Ilsa. I've left a review as well. It's hard to follow a good review from MJ, but I tried.
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On the news lately was the notice of the passing of one of Science Fictions greatest writers: Ursula K Le Guin. She was one of my favorites. I have a half-shelf in my library devoted to her books. The Earthsea series especially. Sad to hear of her passing. She was 88.
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Sorry to hear about that, Bill. Follow the doctor's orders so you can get back in stride again. I agree that doling out computer time in separate sittings is a good idea - one I should follow!
Thinking back over the last few months, I realize I spent pretty much all day, every day, at my computer writing, editing, or simply surfing. Not good to be so inactive. YouTube is addictive as hell.
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Hey Bill,
... I have to set a timer to make myself get up and move around or I'll be glued to that chair all day! ...
~Ann
I actually have a timer set to one hour and fifteen minutes. It reminds me to drink water. I've used it for a long time now to keep myself hydrated. According to the cardiologist, staying hydrated is most important. There were times earlier when I'd go all day without a drink of water (except that in tea). Not good. Now, when the alarm goes off, I get up, walk around and maybe swing a couple of 5-pound weights around for five minutes.
This will NOT happen to me again.
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Good idea, Randy. But, I wouldn't know to bring ice skates or suntan oil. Crazy weather.
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Last Thursday, as I sat at my computer, I had a slight case of caridac arrythymia. The base ER admitted me for observation and hooked me up to a bunch of monitors. Seems I have what is called a Left Bundle Branch Block, which allows two beats to appear as one occasionally, leaving a long(ish) gap before the next one. They've reduced my Beta Blocker, but I have to curtail the amount of time I sit in front of my computer and go exercise more. I also have to appear at Cardiology once a week for a while. This translates to less time here and on other sites. I will get to you, however.
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Good luck, Randy. I'll be looking forward to it.
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Me too!
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Just today, I noticed yet again, words which were perfectly spelled in my working review, failed to translate properly when posted on the author's work. This makes me seem semi-literate and may have rushed through the review. Not so. Since I have a slight case of dyslexia, I ensure every comment I make is correct before posting. Yet, letters get dropped or altered from simple words. Has this been noticed by others?
The most recent review to do this is the one I just gave to JP Lundstrom's Essay.
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I'd call that a fairly amazing sweep, Janet. Congratulations on your win.
The cover art for my book made 8th place.
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I gave StyleWriter a look but came away turned off by their sneer at other editing software. They pooh-poohed MS Word (justified) and did the same to Grammarly. This isn't very professional. They state clearly they do NOT check grammar and punctuation, leaving it to Word. As most of us know, Word's grammar checker isn't really up to snuff, so things slip through the cracks. If a person (like me) knows they are a little weak on the intracasies of grammar, then StyleWriter probably isn't for you. I'd go with something a little more powerful.
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Sure do. Love it. When you buy the desktop app, the web app gives you the same functionality for when you're away from home.
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I tired Grammarly and didn't like the way it worked. I settled on the pay version of Pro Writing Aid. One year is only $50. I love it. There is a desktop app as well as a web-based version. It has a free component, but I opted for the paid version withi n a week. Go to the Pro Writing Aid web page and use the web-based reporting system. All the functionality is there, the only limitation(s) are chapter length and something else (I don't remember what).
If you like it, the LIFETIME is only $175.
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No better testament than this, Mark. I hope you have a long and fruitful time here on the site.
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Welcome to the group, Amateur Writer. I saw your post on the other site. It's late here now, so I'll take a look at your short story tomorrow morning.
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