How Much Should Grammar And Spelling Weight With A Review?

[aree]

Another set of eyes can be very valuable. I do a fair bit of writing when the mood strikes me and I know there have been times that I have passed over a mistake because my eyes just don't see it. Eryn will catch it quickly and point it out, which sometimes makes me grumpy, but he knows his stuff.

[StillBehindBlueEyes]

Rabbit1 quote
now lets take it like it really is ---this is a free site ---the stories are free ---the authors work for free----if you really want literary masterpieces go to your local library or to one of the pay sites where authors get paid for their work ---if you pay for a story and it is full of grammar and format errors ---Then Bitch you head off ---other wise you should give the poor author a break ---not all of us are english teachers --and most people read the stories to get off anyway ----so grammar and format is not that important ---lol

Eryn Quote
I've found that all too often there's a rush to post/publish/present and that adequate editing and revision have not taken place.

Let’s be realistic here, these are free stories. I keep wondering just how much some people expect for free… My vanilla work is edited, and edited but like I’ve said before, isn’t it expecting a bit much to have a perfect work submitted for free?
Wouldn’t that be sent to a publisher of erotica or porn for money?

I have to say I agree with Rabbit1 if I worried so much about grammar here I wouldn’t have published. I’m very glad I published before I realized grammar was going to be an issue. I use my spellchecker, but not my editor. No way am I handing this stuff to someone and saying, “Ummhumm could you ignore the content and go over this one so I can post it for free on a porn site?” LOL

I think if it’s bad, don’t read it, if you like it, tell the author, if the grammar drives you nuts just move on.

(Thanks Maddie for volunteering to edit my big one.) If it just drives you nuts edit it and send it to the author. They will probably kiss your feet in gratitude.

Ok stepping off my soap box and getting back on my knees where I prefer to be.

[aree]

In Eryn's defense, he does editing for a living and it's his nature to find mistakes. We've also done collaborative writing together for years, as well as with other people, so grammar and spelling errors kinda jump out at us after working with anal, type A perfectionists!
I don't think anyone here said there was an "issue" about grammar and spelling, but more what their preferences were. This doesn't seem like a judgemental group but we *are* having a discussion and opinions are bound to vary. I can look past the mistakes and get to the meat of a story, but as some mentioned, it can be difficult to read and sometimes interests wane.
From a different perspective, maybe some of the Dom/mes here would like their subbie's writing to be the best it can be and will point out the errors as a learning experience for their little one.
Also, I am not one of those that read the stories to "get off." LOL. I really am looking for a bit of literary substance since my home library is full and has been read several times already!

[Tojo]

Well OK- let's look at it from my point of view, as an occasional writer.

I write a story & post it for the world to see- I don't wish to hear a lot of flowery crap about how wonderful the story is, if it just isn't.

If it sucks, I want to know. If I have poor grammar or spelling I also want to know- otherwise why have reviews?

Yes I can see the logic in encouraging new authors & do my damndest to say encouraging things- but ultimately what am I to do if a story is total rubbish IMO? I don't want a story to be perfect, but there are limits.

I guess I'm a bit of a prick too...

Tojo

[aree]

I guess I'm a bit of a prick too...

No, you're not.

[StillBehindBlueEyes]

I don't think anyone here said there was an "issue" about grammar and spelling, but more what their preferences were.

Smiles didn't mean issues in this thread. I meant that I didn't realize grammer would be such an issue in submitting a novel length story.

If my work is crap, sure I Don't want to know. If I was a new author and someone told me my work was crap I'd never submit again.

Your work is like your baby and who wants to be told that that they have an ugly baby. If you like a story tell them if not just move on.

I can't speak for everyone but I'm not submitting to have brutal words thrust on me. I'm submitting to get a thrill and to give a thrill.

My word I must be getting comfortable here to speak this way Kisses to you all as I jump off my soapbox again.

[aree]

Your work is like your baby and who wants to be told that that they have an ugly baby.

I sure hear that! I have a really hard time taking any criticism about my writing, even if I know it's for the better. Sometimes I won't share with Eryn because of it.

[H Dean]

I guess I'm a bit of a prick too...

No, you're not.

You know you are screwed when they start thinking of you as a nice guy.

[Tojo]

You know you are screwed when they start thinking of you as a nice guy.

Oh I was screwed a long time ago.


Tojo

[Tojo]

You know you are screwed when they start thinking of you as a nice guy.

Looks like you're in trouble now Mr. Dean....


Tojo

[Tojo]

I guess I'm a bit of a prick too...

No, you're not.

Oh now that's sweet.

Thanks aree.

Yes you are lol

Thanks to you too missy.

Sorry SBBE....My post came across a bit harsher than intended.
This reviewing thing is very tricky- Ruby's post helped clarify it a little for me.
I'm a bit cheesed off, as I haven't been inspired to write for a while now. There's a beautiful girl lying on a leather covered bench in a story right now. She's been there for months, going crazy with lust waiting for me to get back there....


Tojo

[katie_21]

Oh now that's sweet.

Thanks aree.



Thanks to you too missy.

Sorry SBBE....My post came across a bit harsher than intended.
This reviewing thing is very tricky- Ruby's post helped clarify it a little for me.
I'm a bit cheesed off, as I haven't been inspired to write for a while now. There's a beautiful girl lying on a leather covered bench in a story right now. She's been there for months, going crazy with lust waiting for me to get back there....


Tojo

Oh now I'm depressed, thanks a lot

[katie_21]

I guess I'm a bit of a prick too...

Tojo

Yes you are lol

Honestly I don't really pay attention to grammar and spelling.