[stylist] lessons learned

Mon Jun 22 03:15:01 UTC 2015

Stephen King believes writers should be able to edit and revise their own
work and not rely entirely on an editor, though any writer, even those who
are also editors, will require a good editor at some point.

Double checking work is crucial, especially if you plan to submit to
publications and publishers. Blind and sighted alike should not rely on
technology alone, such as Spellcheck or other editing tools available
electronically. A good writer should be able to review work, you own or
others, and have the knowledge and ability to find and correct errors to the
best of your abilities, understanding grammar, punctuation and structure,
along with having an eye, ear and finger (smile) for spotting errors.

Good advice.

Bridgit

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Hello compatriots, I was just talking with Mr Leslie Newman about lessons.
After going off to something else, I had a thought. It came to mind of how
the lessons learned could help, not only with writing, but with everything
we do. I only took a moment to ponder this before deciding that I would
share with y'all. It may be common sense, but like a wise man said, "Common
sense is not that common."
 Hey, a virtual gold star for who ever could name that wise man.
Well, getting back to the lessons; I did something last night that changed
what I was working on and I failed to recheck all formatting after making
the seemingly small alteration. It would have taken me approximately 20
seconds to recheck things before sending out, but I didn't. This cause more
work for another.
 So lesson here is to check and recheck what everr we do. For our writing,
why rely on editors for instance? We could get things done before ever
sending things out. My own private motto that I live by is "If you are in a
hurry, slow down." I did not slow down.
Second lesson kind of relates. Do not take short cuts in what you do.
Someone else used what I am sure is perfectly viable technology to clean up
a document and the results were horrendous. Yes, it was quick, but we can
only trust our own abilities. Technology may work, but if is not infallible.
Neither are humans of course, but maybe the best solution is the two working
together.
Just something to think about. It may mean nothing to you, but it may be
just what someone needs to hear.
Well, Blessed Solstice (Litha).
Eve
 President, National Federation of the Blind Northern Arizona 2nd Vice
President, National Federation of the Blind Writers' Division Committee
Chair, Arizona Association of Guide Dog Users Affiliate Member, National
Federation of the Blind Legislative Committee Affiliate Member, National
Federation of the Blind Membership Committee Member, Slate & Style Editing
Team

"You do not need to have vision to see the stars."
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