tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post8453219584819813718..comments2023-10-26T12:19:59.250-07:00Comments on Michael Pierce: IWSG Wednsday: TyposAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060064276650474244noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-26401483695302920552013-02-13T21:10:46.007-08:002013-02-13T21:10:46.007-08:00Yes, it occurs in all books, I made finding them i...Yes, it occurs in all books, I made finding them in mine a contest at my book launch. It helped to be upfront about it, because some readers take such delight in pointing them out.<br /><br />Don't stress -- you find them in all the popular books!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-60431513790494036992013-02-13T06:16:22.820-08:002013-02-13T06:16:22.820-08:00I read typos all the time. I'm a very forgivi...I read typos all the time. I'm a very forgiving read as long as the story keeps me interested. People that feel the need to say something are either too anal and they can't help it or they have sour grapes. Either way, like all criticism, take it with a grain of salt and keep moving forward. <br /><br />Hope that helps, Michael. :)Mina Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483363743530076604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-23502119421544915012013-02-12T14:22:49.050-08:002013-02-12T14:22:49.050-08:00I know what you mean about wanting to have the mos...I know what you mean about wanting to have the most typo-free product to send out to others. But please don't be too hard on yourself- everyone makes typos. When I read a story, I focus more on the general content than anything else.<br /><br /><br /><br />Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-16045791352325400602013-02-11T09:16:50.501-08:002013-02-11T09:16:50.501-08:00How frustrating! So sorry, Michael. But really, 99...How frustrating! So sorry, Michael. But really, 99 % of us look past any kind of typos and enjoy the story for what it is. Nothing can ever be *perfect* ---and while I think it's great to strive for being as perfect as possible, it's also okay to know it never will be! I'm excited for you, Michael. Keep pushing! You're doing great things. :D Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-385047561613167702013-02-09T09:41:34.031-08:002013-02-09T09:41:34.031-08:00I think it was a bit mean to even mention it in th...I think it was a bit mean to even mention it in the review, when as others have said, typos occur in even big publishers' books which have had countless sets of eyes over them. The story's the important thing! But yeah, it would bug me too. Best of luck with Book 3.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-79053329394090215532013-02-08T13:11:01.683-08:002013-02-08T13:11:01.683-08:00Oh gosh, I would have done the exact same thing wi...Oh gosh, I would have done the exact same thing with the "big problem" comment. I agree with everyone else though, I find typos in traditionally published books as well, I think it happens to everyone. And for the record I didn't notice any typos in Provex City when I read it!<br /><br />Have a great weekend coming up. :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-13981717497252712402013-02-08T06:54:43.742-08:002013-02-08T06:54:43.742-08:00I've found typos in all kinds of books. Not ju...I've found typos in all kinds of books. Not just the self-pubbed. DON'T beat yourself up over it. Good writing always trumps a few typos, in my eyes :)jaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708353376256621965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-18626266796835369052013-02-06T16:44:18.105-08:002013-02-06T16:44:18.105-08:00I found typos in my blog posts before, and I'd...I found typos in my blog posts before, and I'd get so ticked. Then I'd fix it. LOL But I know, they happen. Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526192448146446752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-51484140702444800092013-02-06T15:14:03.946-08:002013-02-06T15:14:03.946-08:00I feel your frustration, Michael, for it is mine a...I feel your frustration, Michael, for it is mine also. On the other hand, I find as many typos and mistakes in books by big publishers as I do in most self-pubs.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-13484084900834488342013-02-06T15:01:40.725-08:002013-02-06T15:01:40.725-08:00I always miss obvious typos. That's why I need...I always miss obvious typos. That's why I need a second set of eyes to look at it when I'm done!<br /><br />Allison (<a href="http://www.alsgeekbanter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Geek Banter</a>)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-46121721299403886492013-02-06T11:18:27.803-08:002013-02-06T11:18:27.803-08:00Argh, typos are enough to drive anyone crazy, but ...Argh, typos are enough to drive anyone crazy, but it sounds like you have a good plan to deal with 'em. :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-63681583593051245362013-02-06T09:38:39.103-08:002013-02-06T09:38:39.103-08:00Typos will happen. Assholes jealous of your succes...Typos will happen. Assholes jealous of your success will point them out. True readers won't care. That's just the way it is.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-87318005401060961772013-02-06T09:17:01.116-08:002013-02-06T09:17:01.116-08:00I don't think typos can be eliminated complete...I don't think typos can be eliminated completely. I have ran into them in published books often. Make your best to find them but don't let them drive you crazy.Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-18363290667427479772013-02-06T09:13:31.607-08:002013-02-06T09:13:31.607-08:00I too recently found typos in one of my books.
I w...I too recently found typos in one of my books.<br />I would never point other people's but not all people are the same, I think many of us have got to get thick skinned over remarks.<br /><br />Yvonne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-46387385199090480992013-02-06T08:36:33.267-08:002013-02-06T08:36:33.267-08:00I agree with Alex. I actually just put down a book...I agree with Alex. I actually just put down a book (traditionally published), in which I found two typos, plain as day. It happens. I know what you mean about letting one little word (in this person's comment) get to you. But try not to read more into things than the person intended. I know, easy to say, hard to do. I applaud you for going back in and correcting typos. Congrats on your new novel's progress!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-15476388248310916742013-02-06T08:36:09.420-08:002013-02-06T08:36:09.420-08:00LOL we had the same thought today.LOL we had the same thought today.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049673835595201655.post-22869719254298398042013-02-06T05:20:22.293-08:002013-02-06T05:20:22.293-08:00Typos happen even in the big publishers' books...Typos happen even in the big publishers' books. My publisher has graciously fixed a couple in my first two books, but I've never gone back through either one after publication because I know I would see a typo and it would make me nuts.<br />Glad you're in the home stretch with the next book!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com