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  • Gorn Captain
    Invincible Ironing Man
    • Feb 28, 2008
    • 10549

    Do we have an English teacher among us?

    Reason I'm asking: I've written a book. Now, to make sure I've used the correct English, I'm asking some "native speakers" to check it out, read it through, and hopefully point out my language mistakes.

    One UK member already gave it the all-clear (thanks, Barry!), but the more the merrier, is what I say. I've noticed that every new reader has pointed out different things, which is good.
    So do we have an "expert" among us?

    To give you an idea about the book: it has adventure, humour (I hope), it's about mythology and demons (without being horror). But it's no Harry Potter, either. I call it a supernatural thriller/adventure story, aimed at a broad audience.
    So thankfully, it's not a manual about "how to fix a drain pipe in twelve easy lessons". You shouldn't be bored, I hope. It's about 600 pages (paperback novel size pages).

    And I need no sugar-coating. That won't help me. I need someone with a red marker. No pain, no gain.

    So, any takers?
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    "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."
  • Mikey
    Verbose Member
    • Aug 9, 2001
    • 47258

    #2
    One UK member already gave it the all-clear (thanks, Barry!), but the more the merrier

    Oh, admit it ... what you really want is an American to see if it's ok.

    Good luck with the book

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    • Gorn Captain
      Invincible Ironing Man
      • Feb 28, 2008
      • 10549

      #3
      Originally posted by type1kirk
      Oh, admit it ... what you really want is an American to see if it's ok.
      A couple of Brits and a couple of Americans should be fine!

      Diplomacy, diplomacy,.....
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      "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."

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      • wolfie
        Persistent Member
        • Dec 31, 2007
        • 1567

        #4
        I would give it a go if it would help you out.

        Please let me have details.

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        • Bizarro Amy
          Formerly known as Del
          • Dec 12, 2004
          • 3336

          #5
          I'm not an English teacher but I do have a degree in English/Literature.
          Hey! Where's the waiter with the water for my daughter?

          Check out my customs!
          https://www.facebook.com/BizarroAmy
          http://www.tumblr.com/blog/bizarroamy

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          • Gorn Captain
            Invincible Ironing Man
            • Feb 28, 2008
            • 10549

            #6
            Sold to Wolfie and Del!

            Sounds promising.
            I'm going through a final check now, doing some cleaning up, and I'll send you a copy in a couple of weeks, if that's OK with you?

            Already a big thank you in advance.
            If I ever get it published, I'll be sure to mention you! (academy award acceptance speech style)
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            "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."

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            • bgrimm77
              NORTHEAST REPRESENTATIVE
              • Jan 4, 2009
              • 768

              #7
              I'm not a teacher...but I also have a degree in English Lit. Nayrbgo is an english teacher.
              WHEREVER YOU ARE IS WHERE YOU ARE AT

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              • Gorn Captain
                Invincible Ironing Man
                • Feb 28, 2008
                • 10549

                #8
                I'd say: welcome in the "readers' club"!

                Thanks for your help. I'll finish my final clean-up this month, and then mail out some copies to you!
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                "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."

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                • sauce
                  Removed
                  • Jun 24, 2007
                  • 3491

                  #9
                  I teach high school English. I just don't think I have the time to read your book.
                  Sorry, man.

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                  • Gorn Captain
                    Invincible Ironing Man
                    • Feb 28, 2008
                    • 10549

                    #10
                    Originally posted by nayrbgo
                    I teach high school English. I just don't think I have the time to read your book.
                    Sorry, man.

                    That's OK, Bryan.
                    I understand. So far, I have four "volunteers", so that should do.

                    Anyway, thanks to all for helping me out!
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                    "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."

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                    • Galen
                      Member
                      • Jan 12, 2009
                      • 78

                      #11
                      I'm in Gr.8 and can do Gr.12 English, does that count?

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                      • SlipperyLilSuckers
                        MeGoing
                        • May 14, 2003
                        • 9031

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Gorn Captain
                        I'd say: welcome in the "readers' club"!

                        Thanks for your help. I'll finish my final clean-up this month, and then mail out some copies to you!
                        Uh, I hate to say it, but you should say "welcome TO the reader's club"

                        I would LOVE to read it, that is my favourite genre and also, I love your sense of humour in all your posts...glad to see it's not going to waste! I taught English many years ago.

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                        • Hector
                          el Hombre de Acero
                          • May 19, 2003
                          • 31852

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Gorn Captain
                          Sold to Wolfie and Del!

                          Sounds promising.
                          I'm going through a final check now, doing some cleaning up, and I'll send you a copy in a couple of weeks, if that's OK with you?

                          Already a big thank you in advance.
                          If I ever get it published, I'll be sure to mention you! (academy award acceptance speech style)
                          If you do get publish...send them a check...professional proof reading is a paid profession.

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                          • Gorn Captain
                            Invincible Ironing Man
                            • Feb 28, 2008
                            • 10549

                            #14
                            Originally posted by SlipperyLilSuckers
                            Uh, I hate to say it, but you should say "welcome TO the reader's club"

                            I would LOVE to read it, that is my favourite genre and also, I love your sense of humour in all your posts...glad to see it's not going to waste! I taught English many years ago.
                            Hmmm. Good remark.
                            Welcome TO or IN the readers' club.
                            Perhaps this depends on whether the person speaking is himself already in.
                            I think you're probably right. It might be my Flemish creeping in....
                            Now this is exactly why I'm asking this!
                            Great!

                            I'll gladly include you, of course. You should get your copy somewhere in April!
                            I'll round up the addresses this month...
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                            "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."

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                            • Gorn Captain
                              Invincible Ironing Man
                              • Feb 28, 2008
                              • 10549

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Hector
                              If you do get publish...send them a check...professional proof reading is a paid profession.

                              You read my mind, Hector.
                              I never forget my friends!

                              Hey, great, we're already in the publishing stage!!!!
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                              "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."

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