Comments on: Do Not As I Do….My Top 10 Most Embarrassing Freelance Writing Moments

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By: Christina G.

Christina G. — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:57:15 +0000

Great Posting Deb! I can relate to the cookie cutter cover letters. I thought all you had to do was write one awesome cover letter and the clients would flock to you. I can hear some of you snickering already, but a lot of us were taught that way! When the clients weren’t flocking I had to research what I was doing wrong. I started reading all the writing blogs and going to various forums and found out. When I did, I seriously wanted my money back from my writing instructors who only taught me only half the story about becoming a writer. Thank God for people in the business who tell it like it is.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:47:17 +0000

Why be embarrassed? These are nuggets of wisdom from which others can learn. Remember the old saying ” ’tis an ill wind that does no one any good.”

By: Christopher

Christopher — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:29:41 +0000

I'm the same way when it comes to proofreading. I haven't had the pleasure of experiencing some of these but I can definitely relate to the proofreading thing. Most definitely. .-= Christopher´s last blog ..Happy Valentine’s: Make a Difference =-.

By: allena

allena — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:47:42 +0000

You could hire a proofreader. I have one. I mean, I can't afford to pay her for 24/7 vigilance, and sometimes my readers get to it before she does, but overall it's been a great experience. .-= allena´s last blog ..The Freelance Writers Money Conundrum =-.

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:14:58 +0000

Sorry, I’m the worst proofreader… of my own stuff or anyone else’s — I hire editors, but not for my blog.

Frankly, the folks who have time to pick apart my blog or yours, Deb, should probably be doing something else.

I love this post… I’ve made every single one of these mistakes – every one. And like you I’ve not only survived but thrived.

Good thing we’re human is what I really think.
.-= Anne Wayman´s last blog ..Some Authors On Valentines Day – Videos About Writing =-.

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By: P.S. Jones

P.S. Jones — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:06:39 +0000

As someone who is in direct competition with you for the worst proofreader, I thoroughly enjoyed this post. I smiled a lot and made a note to be a little more diligent myself.