By David Ettinger
Though my profession is “writer/editor,” I am not exempt from typos and spelling mistakes. I do my best to “catch” everything I can before posting a blog, but not having a proofreader, I know my posts contain more mistakes than I care to admit.
I usually find them when I read over my blogs an hour or so later with “fresh eyes.” Ooooh, how I hate those typos and spelling mistakes! And some of them are obvious – which means you see them too!
I know many of us would rather not correct other bloggers for fear of hurting their feelings, but in my case, I don’t mind! I have been a writer/editor (3 newspapers and 2 magazines) since 1981, and am used to being corrected. I have thick skin.
So please, the next time you catch a mistake in one of my blogs, let me know (in the comments section, I won’t post them). I will be grateful, and in return I will give you a cyber hug (which is the only kind of hug from me most people want)!
And I promise, you won’t hurt my feelings. I hate posting mistakes, and when I do, I want them corrected as soon as possible!
Thank you!
Matt
September 5, 2019
Hey David! I haven’t seen any yet, but I will let you know if I do! Same for me, correct away! I’m sure my site has more than its share of typos!
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dettinger47
September 5, 2019
Thanks so much, Matt.
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ken riddles
September 5, 2019
Having been a proofreader for many moons (along with other duties) – I’m not too bad at it. I have helped you on this front before 😂 but as you do not have me on a retainer – I will nevertheless still exercise charity and let you know….😇
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dettinger47
September 5, 2019
Much ablijed … uh … oblished … uh … thanks indeed!
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seekingdivineperspective
September 5, 2019
You may remember my post from February 7, “What the—?!” when I realized the TITLE of my blog had a typo that had been there for over a year, and no one had pointed it out! It was a humorous, humbling experience. I’m glad it happened. So, me too! Please correct me where necessary!
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dettinger47
September 5, 2019
Will do … but with great humility and modesty knowing my next one is right around the corner!
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mrsmariposa2014
September 5, 2019
This made me smile. I saw the mistake a few posts ago, but, as I am prone to gaffes of my own, particularly when my mind is moving several miles ahead of my fingers, I tend to just correct in my head and go on. I try to control the editor within when I am looking at the screen at church and noticing whoever typed up “PACE Like a River” instead of “PEACE”. However, since you’ve been gracious enough to extend the invitation, I will try to have my little editor on alert. ☺
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dettinger47
September 5, 2019
I definitely appreciate it, Marisa. And pace … uh peace … be on you!
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mrsmariposa2014
September 5, 2019
😂
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Robert Chamberlain
September 5, 2019
I remember you helpfully pointing out that I had “choosen” the wrong spelling of that word once. I noticed I did it again recently, I think on my other, Psalm blog! Thanks for the reminder, I’ll try and correct it. And amen to the post! Although I would also suggest that English English is more proper than American English! 😀
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dettinger47
September 5, 2019
I agree with you about the English English … or that at least it’s more elegant. However … I still like driving on the right-hand side of the road! 😀
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Alethea's Mind
September 6, 2019
Awwww. You’re my kind of gentleman 🥰
Thanks for the open invitation. I send emails to those I’m ‘pretty close to’ over here, because I’m not sure how others take to ‘a second eye’s correction’. If I spot any, I’ll mention. By the way, because I also hate to post typos and the likes, I decided to use Grammarly, after I spotted one too many in older posts. It does help as a second eye when I write and edit/proofread for people.
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dettinger47
September 6, 2019
Thank you, Alethea. Will check out Grammarly.
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bigskybuckeye
September 6, 2019
No worries David! I will keep my teacher’s red pen put away. Besides, being a retired educator, I am not really sure where I put it.
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dettinger47
September 7, 2019
Hah. If you find it, please feel free to use it on my blogs!
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Julpha Jean
September 9, 2019
Hi David, anyway I haven’t seen any mistakes of your blog. Just love reading your posts 🙂
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dettinger47
September 9, 2019
Thank you for the kind words, Julpha.
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Julpha Jean
September 9, 2019
you’re very welcome David…
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