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Proof reading seems expensive #6917722
07/02/20 11:01 AM
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I finally saved up enough shekels to have that new book published. It had to be proof-read, and I'm having the publishing place do it. It's costing just under a thousand dollars to have it proof-read. I had no idea it was that expensive, but it needs done.



Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Paul Dobbins] #6917724
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A mere drop in the bucket compared to the take when that knowledge hits the shelf.


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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Paul Dobbins] #6917727
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Well, I'm thinking a good proof reader is a rare bird. Has to be an expert speller, expert at grammar, expert at punctuation and able to catch others mistakes. Just because someone is a retired high school english teacher doesn't mean they will be a good proof reader. I suspect the demand is there for people able to do it.


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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Paul Dobbins] #6917728
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Originally Posted by Paul Dobbins
I finally saved up enough shekels to have that new book published. It had to be proof-read, and I'm having the publishing place do it. It's costing just under a thousand dollars to have it proof-read. I had no idea it was that expensive, but it needs to be done.



Paul,

You should have recruited one of Trapperman's
unofficial spelling and grammar police for the job.

I used to proofread for two different newspapers
and have a obnoxious habit of proof reading posts here.

O'Gorman never hired a proof-reader for his book:
"High Rolling Fox Trapping", and many others.

His books have sold 1000's of copies !! LOL laugh

w

Last edited by walleyed; 07/02/20 11:44 AM.

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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Paul Dobbins] #6917743
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I concur with my esteemed colleague from New York. I spend my entire day proofreading and re-writing. I'd consider it an honor to proofread something for the Dobbins family.

Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: danny clifton] #6917751
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Originally Posted by danny clifton
Well, I'm thinking a good proof reader is a rare bird. Has to be an expert speller, expert at grammar, expert at punctuation and able to catch others mistakes. Just because someone is a retired high school english teacher doesn't mean they will be a good proof reader. I suspect the demand is there for people able to do it.

Tman has a good one that lives up in Iowa.


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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Paul Dobbins] #6917756
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LOL

Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Paul Dobbins] #6917767
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I'd have done it for half that! laugh


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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: lumberjack391] #6917768
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I derive the greatest satisfaction from proof-reading
the posts of the vaunted Canadian Trapper known
as BOCO !!! laugh

As any American can tell you,
The Canadian Super Trapper needs all the spelling,
grammar, and punctuation help he can get.

Especially when he's hitting the bottle hard !!! laugh

w


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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Paul Dobbins] #6917777
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Eh...wot?

Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Paul Dobbins] #6917778
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Isn't it a little early in the day for a Dogpile On Boco Day? Oh, I forgot, you're on Eastern time. Carry on.

Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Paul Dobbins] #6917791
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Coonman would have done it if you pay his back taxes.


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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Paul Dobbins] #6917792
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What is the topic of the new book?


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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Lazarus] #6917795
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Originally Posted by Lazarus
Isn't it a little early in the day for a Dogpile On Boco Day? Oh, I forgot, you're on Eastern time. Carry on.


Any time of day is a good time to
engage in the sport of hazing BOCO !!! laugh

After all, He is an uppity, know-it-all Canadian !!! laugh

w

Last edited by walleyed; 07/02/20 12:00 PM.

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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: walleyed] #6917797
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Originally Posted by walleyed
Originally Posted by Paul Dobbins
I finally saved up enough shekels to have that new book published. It had to be proof-read, and I'm having the publishing place do it. It's costing just under a thousand dollars to have it proof-read. I had no idea it was that expensive, but it needs to be done.



Paul,

You should have recruited one of Trapperman's
unofficial spelling and grammar police for the job.

I used to proofread for two different newspapers
and have a obnoxious habit of proof reading posts here.

O'Gorman never hired a proof-reader for his book:
"High Rolling Fox Trapping", and many others.

His books have sold 1000's of copies !! LOL laugh

w


Shouldn't that read......."an" obnoxious habit?


Life ain't supposed to be easy.
Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Green Bay] #6917798
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Originally Posted by Green Bay
What is the topic of the new book?


Learning new ways is the title. The bulk of the book is a series of articles dad wrote around 1989 or thereabouts. It's about a trapping trip he made to Mississippi.

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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Paul Dobbins] #6917803
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Sounds interesting!


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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Gary Benson] #6917804
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Originally Posted by Gary Benson
Originally Posted by walleyed



Paul,

You should have recruited one of Trapperman's
unofficial spelling and grammar police for the job.

I used to proofread for two different newspapers
and have a obnoxious habit of proof reading posts here.

O'Gorman never hired a proof-reader for his book:
"High Rolling Fox Trapping", and many others.

His books have sold 1000's of copies !! LOL laugh

w


Shouldn't that read......."an" obnoxious habit?


Yup,

Probably, but actually, I think it could go either way.

Just goes to show nobody is perfect.

Proof readers need to be proof-read as well !!! LOL laugh

Good Catch !!!! laugh

w

Last edited by walleyed; 07/02/20 12:08 PM.

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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Paul Dobbins] #6917844
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1000 dollars , I should get my wife a second job proof reading.

she used to proof read for the local paper , proof reading is her super power , she likes to email the school back with the corrections to the emails they send out to all the parents.

Last edited by GREENCOUNTYPETE; 07/02/20 12:49 PM.

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Re: Proof reading seems expensive [Re: Boco] #6917848
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Originally Posted by Boco
Coonman would have done it if you pay his back taxes.




crazy

That's one heck of an uppercut, you go there.


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