I too could use one. I write a lot, and I do OK. However, it is difficult to find an editor who its free, and on call 24/7. Blogging is a thankless job, and for the few I irritate, I’ll accept my errors.
Many FReepers hate bloggers for that reason, but I am not the NY Times, nor any of a number of sites who actually have a budget. I must use places that offer me free use, and then I need to do the best I can.
If FReepers wish to continue protesting against, and boycotting bloggers, so be it. They can support all the mainstream idiots they so desire, while limiting the reach of those who do their best to get the facts out.
I’ll be honest. 90% of what I write is for Christ, and so far I have yet to hear HIM complain.
For all my faults in writing, I know I am not that bad. Why do you mention it? Are you offering your services?
If you want to truly understand what I am up against, consider the fact that I also have to do all the HTML myself so that my posts are properly formatted. Below is an idea of the HTML I must do my self, while I am writing the article and adding images and all.
I must show you via an image, for you to see the HTMl, otherwise it will just be a replica of the post.
“Many FReepers hate bloggers for that reason, but I am not the NY Times”
I don’t hate bloggers, or you, but I do hate errors. These days the Slimes is no better than you.
“For all my faults in writing, I know I am not that bad. Why do you mention it?”
Because I am a curmudgeon. Every once in a while, the sheer number of mistakes I run across in a day spins me up.
“Are you offering your services?”
I am not healthy enough to be on call 24/7, but yes, taking into account my physical infirmities, I’d be glad to go over your writing.
“If you want to truly understand what I am up against, consider the fact that I also have to do all the HTML myself so that my posts are properly formatted.”
Perhaps you should use less HTML. I hardly ever use it.
Allow me to give you a couple of tips. Use Microsoft (gag) Word. It will catch a high percentage of errors, though it is sometimes wrong.
Print out drafts and proofread them upside down. Try reading your drafts aloud. That helps some people.