Looking for a proof-reader

[Evil Alpaca]

Looking for an experienced proof-reader to look for grammatical and spelling errors in an 8 part, sci-fi series. There are elements of hetero and lesbian sexual activity, and lots of stuff about vampires and werewolves, etc. If you have ready any of my stories in the past, this will surprise you not at all.

So if you are interested in proofing this new series (not editing) and have time to do so, then please PM or email me.

~ Evil Alpaca

 

[Darkniciad]

*Wishing he had the necessary skills so he could read it before everyone else gets a chance*

 

[driphoney]

*Wishing he had the necessary skills so he could read it before everyone else gets a chance*

*thinks someone is selling himself short*

 

[CopperSkink]

Is that to say you want the mistakes found, but not corrected?

 

[Evil Alpaca]

Proof-reading

It just means that I'm not looking for plot advice or character deconstruction. JUST spelling and grammar checks.

 

[driphoney]

I just proof-read this:

Man: (but in Spanish with subtitles in English) The llama is a quadruped which lives in the big rivers like the Amazon. It has two ears, a heart, a forehead, and a beak for eating Honey. But it is provided with fins for swimming.

You spelled Honey right.

 

[snoopercharmbrights]

I just proof-read this:

Man: (but in Spanish with subtitles in English) The llama is a quadruped which lives in the big rivers like the Amazon. It has two ears, a heart, a forehead, and a beak for eating Honey. But it is provided with fins for swimming.

You spelled Honey right.

Surely any competent proof reader or copy editor would complain that:
a) there is no need for a capital letter on Honey; and
b) the last "sentence" has no main verb, but is a dependent clause.

Thus it should read:
Man: (but in Spanish with subtitles in English) The llama is a quadruped which lives in the big rivers like the Amazon. It has two ears, a heart, a forehead, and a beak for eating honey, but it is provided with fins for swimming.

A literary editor, on the other hand, might comment on the meaning and point out that a beak is not an efficient way of eating honey. The beak is actually necessary to break open the beehives in order to gain access to the honey.

 

[driphoney]

Surely any competent proof reader or copy editor would complain that:
a) there is no need for a capital letter on Honey; and
b) the last "sentence" has no main verb, but is a dependent clause.

Thus it should read:
Man: (but in Spanish with subtitles in English) The llama is a quadruped which lives in the big rivers like the Amazon. It has two ears, a heart, a forehead, and a beak for eating honey, but it is provided with fins for swimming.

A literary editor, on the other hand, might comment on the meaning and point out that a beak is not an efficient way of eating honey. The beak is actually necessary to break open the beehives in order to gain access to the honey.

I was commenting on the spelling, not the grammar. I have no problem whatsoever with the capital. I find it to be quite common lately, and I only claim a certain degree of understanding regarding that one word.

No need for a beak though, a tongue would be sufficient, I agree.

 

[sr71plt]

While we're hitting on spelling, I'll note that it's spelled "proofreader." It's in Webster's for anyone taking the time to actually look it up.

 

[_Lynn_]

I was commenting on the spelling, not the grammar. I have no problem whatsoever with the capital. I find it to be quite common lately, and I only claim a certain degree of understanding regarding that one word.

No need for a beak though, a tongue would be sufficient, I agree.

But you should have a problem with the word having a capital letter when it didn't require one. Learning the correct usage might help you improve your writing.

While we're hitting on spelling, I'll note that it's spelled "proofreader." It's in Webster's for anyone taking the time to actually look it up.

 

[Evil Alpaca]

So . . .

So since my request has apparently been hijacked, I was wondering if anyone was actually interested in proofing the story.

 

[Darkniciad]

So since my request has apparently been hijacked, I was wondering if anyone was actually interested in proofing the story.

A hijack that doesn't involve serious fighting here in the EF is actually a boon that keeps your thread on top and highlighted.

If you were looking for a first read/impression, I'd be all over it. You were one of the first writers that I read here while lurking and contemplating signing up to post my own tripe.

With nuts and bolts, about all I can offer is a second set of eyes that might catch something you missed from knowing the text too well. I just don't have the bang-on grammar skills to offer more than that to an already seasoned author.

Quite willing to be that second set of eyes, if needed.

 

[driphoney]

A hijack that doesn't involve serious fighting here in the EF is actually a boon that keeps your thread on top and highlighted.

If you were looking for a first read/impression, I'd be all over it. You were one of the first writers that I read here while lurking and contemplating signing up to post my own tripe.

With nuts and bolts, about all I can offer is a second set of eyes that might catch something you missed from knowing the text too well. I just don't have the bang-on grammar skills to offer more than that to an already seasoned author.

Quite willing to be that second set of eyes, if needed.

I was feeling pretty guilty, then I had your thought, and figured it actually probably wasn't hurting EA since it goes back up to the top and tends to get a few more reads.

 

[driphoney]

So since my request has apparently been hijacked, I was wondering if anyone was actually interested in proofing the story.

Let me apologize. Sorry.

I can't believe you haven't had any takers. I'm a walking grammar disaster myself, or I'd do it. I just come here to drive the editors nuts because they're so nice and I love 'em.

Come on, y'all! Help this fantastic writer out! You won't regret it.

 

[PacoFear]

So since my request has apparently been hijacked, I was wondering if anyone was actually interested in proofing the story.

EA,

I'm bummed to see you haven't had any takers. I'd offer to second-read for you, but I'm writing eulogy #2 in less than a month. I hate 2010 already.

Looking forward to reading your new story as a distraction when it's posted.

-PF

 

[CopperSkink]

Okay, I'll bite. I shall use my grammar net if you so desire.

 

[shannn40]

I would be more than happy to help out. Ask anyone who knows me - I am a stickler for grammar and spelling......