tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post8664238525956482791..comments2024-03-27T03:35:51.702-04:00Comments on Lisa Romeo Writes (the blog): Do you write young or old? And does it matter?Lisa Romeohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01522310766694189857noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-2335933254524222982010-06-26T13:44:46.628-04:002010-06-26T13:44:46.628-04:00As long as ageism doesn't come into play where...As long as ageism doesn't come into play where your MS is concernedEeleen Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15221723342556515161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-89357448472704597462010-06-23T11:41:44.192-04:002010-06-23T11:41:44.192-04:00As an editor, I can tell you that grammar/spelling...As an editor, I can tell you that grammar/spelling problems occur across the board. Older writers will also give you way more personal information than you want to know. Many older writers I work with tell me all about their financial and health problems. It is a big turn off. But what matters most is the writing. I can put up with annoying social interactions as long as the writing is up to par. It’s not easy to find writers who take the time to research our company and understand our style.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-50613062037941120972010-06-22T10:48:23.744-04:002010-06-22T10:48:23.744-04:00Lisa,
So, it's not just my wrinkles that show...Lisa,<br /><br />So, it's not just my wrinkles that show I'm old! Is trying to write young like trying to squeeze into too tight jeans when you're over the hill? Very interesting post. Thanks for sharing. <br /><br />Judith NorkinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-78701992785641743212010-06-22T00:02:45.358-04:002010-06-22T00:02:45.358-04:00Oy, doomed by good grammar and being polite? Let&#...Oy, doomed by good grammar and being polite? Let's hope not. I guess I should be happy that it's still voice that counts. Had more to say, but wouldn't want to be accused of fogey-writing.Susan Bearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-87033701894982219482010-06-21T19:56:31.027-04:002010-06-21T19:56:31.027-04:00Excellent piece Lisa. I think about this often whe...Excellent piece Lisa. I think about this often when I work with undergrads and sometimes envy their spunk (like Eggers' verve), but I wouldn't trade a lyric sentence for a punchy one if it meant stumbling over grammar.Too often that's the trade-off!<br /><br />ChristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-61878493900876394012010-06-21T12:56:36.175-04:002010-06-21T12:56:36.175-04:00Lisa,
This is so interesting, and mirrors what I&#...Lisa,<br />This is so interesting, and mirrors what I've noticed in general business life. <br /><br />I'm guilty of all of the 'old' writing — love the em dash, commas, long paragraphs and proofed manuscripts. And I've always maintained a guarded privacy between business and pleasure. I always thought it was a good thing, but now I'm questioning myself. <br /><br />Good things to think about. <br /><br />Thanks!drew myronhttp://www.drewmyron.com/off-the-page/noreply@blogger.com