tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post1602678824304775570..comments2024-03-29T03:40:10.727-04:00Comments on Editorial Anonymous: Nyet, Nein, La, Non, NaoEditorial Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-55578790785527305902020-11-25T06:11:12.295-05:002020-11-25T06:11:12.295-05:00Wales publications are offering the most appropria...Wales publications are offering the most appropriate Wales publications are offering the most appropriate <a href="https://www.walespublicationsltd.com/wpl-edit" rel="nofollow"> Research Paper Editing in UK </a> to allow you to be the one who gets selected for publishing the research in top ranked journal.Wales Publicationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242753417985168367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-34414740360976956162015-04-07T23:51:22.825-04:002015-04-07T23:51:22.825-04:00This is a great article. 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S/he knew better. <BR/><BR/><B>dois</B> Being as how lots and lots of native speakers of the English language succumb to tics like "as being a poet" and variations like "being as I am a poet" which cause head explody of the acute form, you know?<BR/><BR/><B>três</B> Since when is poetry a precursor to picture books? That makes no type of sense in any language. <BR/><BR/><B>quatro</B> Whatever the hells they were trying to ask about the children's book business, there is no question there. So you wonder if you are ready to take the next step? Do you have an <I>ideas</I>? Is there a book you want to write? Is there a particular reason that you want to get into picture books? <BR/><BR/>So don't give me this "not everyone is fluent in English" hooey. Nyet.amanda beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932856039139738107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-4398780847445300302007-12-13T20:52:00.000-05:002007-12-13T20:52:00.000-05:00Anon 9:22Thanks!Anon 9:22<BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-25610955178772333502007-12-13T09:22:00.000-05:002007-12-13T09:22:00.000-05:00Anon 9:37 -- you crack me up!Anon 9:37 -- you crack me up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-57900160314133010392007-12-12T21:37:00.000-05:002007-12-12T21:37:00.000-05:00But if the lingerie fits, that means the sender is...But if the lingerie <I>fits,</I> that means the sender is a good writer, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-26789142678217720802007-12-12T09:36:00.000-05:002007-12-12T09:36:00.000-05:00Well, if you see how YOUNG and beautiful many of t...Well, if you see how YOUNG and beautiful many of these editors are, you might want to send the lingerie to their boyfriends. It would mean more coming from the boyfriend.<BR/><BR/>It would be a little bizarre from a writer....yes?!<BR/><BR/>When I was young and...I used to get all kinds of things from vendors and artists,around the holidays...lingerie was not one of them. It was more like can-openers, mugs... practical things for the poor in the cockroach infested apartment in New York.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-56891421750410598672007-12-12T09:12:00.000-05:002007-12-12T09:12:00.000-05:00If I knew editors got lingerie sent to them I'd ha...If I knew editors got lingerie sent to them I'd have become one, without a doubt!<BR/><BR/>Damn, I think I missed my calling.Miss Awesomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05361901139184911784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-18351589760257695572007-12-10T21:59:00.000-05:002007-12-10T21:59:00.000-05:00You guys are too kind. Where oh where is Miss Snar...You guys are too kind. Where oh where is Miss Snark when you need her? ;)Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09092954487211569078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-70287249841714534122007-12-10T20:29:00.000-05:002007-12-10T20:29:00.000-05:00I don't understand why someone whose first languag...I don't understand why someone whose first language isn't English doesn't write in their first language and try to get published in that language? <BR/><BR/>Or, write in their mother tongue and find a translator to put the work into English before submitting it to an English-language publisher?Donna Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884647995104136193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-8857634102957279422007-12-10T18:47:00.000-05:002007-12-10T18:47:00.000-05:00Nevermind the fluency issue -- the real blunder he...Nevermind the fluency issue -- the real blunder here IMO is not realizing that there's a huge difference between writing poetry and writing for children.Sarah Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02153201454830937349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-22625178444340882382007-12-10T17:27:00.000-05:002007-12-10T17:27:00.000-05:00I was wondering, in what language is no = la? And...I was wondering, in what language is no = la? And I found a site that lists "no" in 520 languages. Oh, it's arabic. Thank you for the enlightenment.<BR/><BR/>In this case, maybe you should have added a Chechen no, which is "Haa-ha." But you are probably too nice for that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-5823097208214659552007-12-10T13:22:00.000-05:002007-12-10T13:22:00.000-05:00I want to know if this electrical socket is live. ...I want to know if this electrical socket is live. Should I use a fork or a screwdriver? <BR/><BR/><BR/>I'm just glad I swallowed my beverage BEFORE I read a:)<BR/>Made my day!<BR/><BR/>Christine TrippAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-10148701258400624292007-12-10T11:50:00.000-05:002007-12-10T11:50:00.000-05:00Success isn’t magic or hocus pocus, the main prere...Success isn’t magic or hocus pocus, the main prerequisite is that you commit to working harder than you ever thought you could or should.<BR/>Check out Jane Yolen's web site. She works at being a children's book author every day, every hour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-65025309111766522352007-12-10T11:45:00.000-05:002007-12-10T11:45:00.000-05:00I have family members (by marriage) who are simila...I have family members (by marriage) who are similarly challenged in the English department. And I've been the foreigner who can't speak very well in other countries. Mastering another language is a tremendous task, and those who attempt it have my sincere admiration.<BR/>I'd never make fun of someone simply for not being fluent in a language. But this person seems not to be aware he/she isn't fluent, or thinks fluency isn't needed to write for children (or write poetry). Neither of those are mistakes of talent or drive.Editorial Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-11822520335890796572007-12-10T11:30:00.000-05:002007-12-10T11:30:00.000-05:00Fluency and perfection are different. And thank go...Fluency and perfection are different. And thank goodness no one ever told that to Allen Say, or if they did, thank goodness he didn't listen.<BR/><BR/>There are people all over the world who have important things to say, and with dedication will no doubt find a way to say them.<BR/><BR/>LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-14632962020330448152007-12-10T10:41:00.000-05:002007-12-10T10:41:00.000-05:00Writing for publication isn't a necessary everyday...Writing for publication isn't a necessary everyday task. I think it is reasonable to expect that someone who wants to write children's books should be fluent in the language.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-65654375872584432212007-12-10T10:24:00.000-05:002007-12-10T10:24:00.000-05:00I'm with you emay. And Harold's. And of course TH...I'm with you emay. And Harold's. <BR/><BR/>And of course THIS blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-17166852689505743892007-12-10T09:54:00.000-05:002007-12-10T09:54:00.000-05:00I can tell from the grammar that English is probab...I can tell from the grammar that English is probably not this person's first language. My husband's isn't either, and it takes an incredible amount of courage to go on a public board and try to compose a sentence that people won't laugh at. Same with going for a job interview, or asking for directions, or calling the bank where people treat you like you're stupid because you have an accent and mix up the order of words.<BR/><BR/>You cannont possibly judge a person's talent, intelligence and drive based on one written sentence.<BR/><BR/>-LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-53092534032371508122007-12-10T09:36:00.000-05:002007-12-10T09:36:00.000-05:00The yellow boards are awful. The SCBWI boards are ...The yellow boards are awful. The SCBWI boards are better, but of no use to anyone but newbies. I prefer the blue boards (Verla Kay).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-64540558737199293722007-12-10T07:43:00.000-05:002007-12-10T07:43:00.000-05:00To the person who asked:The Yellow Board is Write4...To the person who asked:<BR/><BR/>The Yellow Board is Write4Kids.com<BR/><BR/>another kids' writers forum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-76174232376814228652007-12-09T22:26:00.000-05:002007-12-09T22:26:00.000-05:00Ah, slush.Ah, <I>slush</I>.Editorial Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-33641164028816749502007-12-09T22:25:00.000-05:002007-12-09T22:25:00.000-05:00Yes, absolutely. This is a good example of some o...Yes, absolutely. <BR/>This is a good example of some of the sluch you guys are swimming with, though.Editorial Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.com