tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post851391381263211229..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: Ruined Reader?Susan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-14658651668460549342011-10-10T21:19:32.979-04:002011-10-10T21:19:32.979-04:00Hi Nancy - Ah, that's why I stopped watching m...Hi Nancy - Ah, that's why I stopped watching most movies.<br /><br />Hi Kristen - Learning what not to do is sometimes as helpful as learning what to do!<br /><br />Hi Rhonda - Oh, you've given me an idea for a post. Thank you!<br /><br />Hi Linda - Not long ago, I read a book and wondered the same thing. It made me shy away from that publisher.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-68041905244083645302011-10-10T06:40:35.250-04:002011-10-10T06:40:35.250-04:00I read others with an editor's eye, but unless...I read others with an editor's eye, but unless it is glaring, I usually overlook it. However, I read a book yesterday that kept switching point of view and wondered how it ever got to a traditional publisher.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-45010651083941034852011-10-06T08:53:59.400-04:002011-10-06T08:53:59.400-04:00When it's not well written. Stilted writing,...When it's not well written. Stilted writing, over explaining, etc. And I can't help editing. I can't! If it's riddled with typos, it makes me nuts. I feel like you do...when someone does it right and does it WELL, you know it!Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-81775989009532160032011-10-06T01:01:21.388-04:002011-10-06T01:01:21.388-04:00I think knowing more about writing has kind of les...I think knowing more about writing has kind of lessened the enjoyment some of my reading experiences. But those times can also be very valuable, as they teach me what I don't want to do with my own writing.<br /><br />(There have been a few times when books or movies have been completely ruined and I couldn't get past them, but those are rare.) <br /><br />Have a wonderful day:)<br />KristenKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683245998938431038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-28428336469132446482011-10-04T15:52:50.325-04:002011-10-04T15:52:50.325-04:00Even though I'm less than perfect, I still &qu...Even though I'm less than perfect, I still "edit" most books I read. I don't mean to, it just happens. I notice things.<br /><br />I don't quit books because of mistakes. I quit only when one of my "I won't read that type of scene," happens. I hate it when I'm deep in a good book and I have to quit for conscience' sake. But I do.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-74271462311988067002011-10-04T08:02:50.162-04:002011-10-04T08:02:50.162-04:00Hi Sonia -
Boredom is a major factor for me as we...Hi Sonia -<br /><br />Boredom is a major factor for me as well.<br /><br />If I'm reluctant to pick up a book after reading the first couple of chapters, it's a bad sign. If I don't care what happens to the characters, it's another bad sign.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-61207429431427611922011-10-03T22:15:18.901-04:002011-10-03T22:15:18.901-04:00I tend to mentally correct as I read, but it doesn...I tend to mentally correct as I read, but it doesn't stop me from reading a good story. The only time I stop reading a story is if it bores me to tears and I usually can tell if a book is going to do that within the first couple of chapters, by the writing style. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378322375866924741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-81202403926451200812011-10-03T15:57:07.775-04:002011-10-03T15:57:07.775-04:00Hi Sarah - Right now, the internal editor is aslee...Hi Sarah - Right now, the internal editor is asleep because I'm reading Jody's excellent book. :)<br /><br />Hi Katie - Those are the books that have the Wow! factor for me.<br /><br />Hi Kara - When the writing is so bad that it pulls me out of the story, I'm finished. <br /><br />Hi Melanie - I think most of us have a level of tolerance for mistakes. I don't like examining a book with a microscope. It takes something drastic to send me over the edge.<br /><br />Hi Karen - Good point. I stopped reviewing for publishers because I didn't want to HAVE to read and review a book I didn't like.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-45500389208220268652011-10-03T15:39:51.239-04:002011-10-03T15:39:51.239-04:00As a writer, I do note more things, but I can usua...As a writer, I do note more things, but I can usually work around the typos and such if the writing is good. If it is not, I often quit and move on (unless I must read the book for some reason). <br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-77935003430395837662011-10-03T13:54:27.387-04:002011-10-03T13:54:27.387-04:00If the story is phenomenal, I can ignore the mista...If the story is phenomenal, I can ignore the mistakes. <br /><br />Have a great week, Susan!<br /><br />MelMelanie N. Brasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911818530874840829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-1276836268970910852011-10-03T12:44:29.753-04:002011-10-03T12:44:29.753-04:00I do notice typos and such, but I'm pretty for...I do notice typos and such, but I'm pretty forgiving because I seem to do it all the time on my blog and facebook posts:) If the book is poorly written though, then I usually can't make myself finish it.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-72579023423713768982011-10-03T08:29:37.131-04:002011-10-03T08:29:37.131-04:00Great question, Susan. It takes a really good book...Great question, Susan. It takes a really good book to draw me in, but it happens. And when it does - when I stop judging or critiquing the writing/storytelling and find myself swept into the story - then I know the book is a wonderful one.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-58419798200970904632011-10-03T08:14:14.117-04:002011-10-03T08:14:14.117-04:00When I'm in editing mode on my own work, it...When I'm in editing mode on my own work, it's extra hard to shut off that editor when I read someone else's book. Like you said, I always know it's a great book when I forget my internal editor even exists. :)<br /><br />Hope you have a great week, Susan!Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-61536764914408352582011-10-03T08:13:45.021-04:002011-10-03T08:13:45.021-04:00Hi Marja - I think no matter how expert we become ...Hi Marja - I think no matter how expert we become as writers we'll always need that second set of eyes to go over our work. :)<br /><br />Hi Hilary - Yes, sometimes I'll "sweat" through a book if the story is engaging. <br /><br />Hi Jess - I've come across a few boring books in my time. With time being an issue for me as well, I'm chucking books I would have slogged through in the past.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-34861448475704091232011-10-03T06:27:43.368-04:002011-10-03T06:27:43.368-04:00Typos don't bother me so much. I can ignore th...Typos don't bother me so much. I can ignore them. I always used to finish books, but now, with my lack of time, what will stop my reading faster than anything is being bored. I don't have time to be bored when the whole point of reading the book is to be entertained. ;-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-43261705198995664822011-10-03T06:13:26.713-04:002011-10-03T06:13:26.713-04:00Hi Susan .. I'm re-reading a book and another ...Hi Susan .. I'm re-reading a book and another version of it .. and it's still got typos in it .. completely takes me off side!<br /><br />In comments or blogs I don't mind so much - as I understand time constraints ..though I'm irritated when I find my own - and do rather more often than I admit.<br /><br />I find I write you're for your, and there for their rather more often than I should .. why the brain doesn't get it right and it should - it's the brain's fault .. not mine! Frustrating .. <br /><br />Mostly people's work is pretty good - and I'm aware that though people are well educated there's that element of 'dyslexia' that's more prevalent than I'd realised .. and we have to remember people may be writing in a second-language .. <br /><br />Cheers - it can be ruining .. it's a sweat to finish this book! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-60925341582548399692011-10-03T05:33:39.679-04:002011-10-03T05:33:39.679-04:00As a reader, Susan, I have been quite annoyed with...As a reader, Susan, I have been quite annoyed with typo's and such, but it doesn't keep me from reading, especially if it is a good story!<br />As a writer, I cannot believe I am still discovering mistakes after reading and editing my books a zillion times.... each time I vow to do a better job :)Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.com