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by avantika
Fri May 21, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Constructive Criticism Thread
Replies: 275
Views: 655364

Re: Constructive Criticism Thread

Hi Celeste/Antonia,

Thought I'd let you know that the article that I posted a question about - Learning to Say No - was just accepted. Thanks for your help!

Avantika
by avantika
Wed May 12, 2010 4:53 pm
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Constructive Criticism Thread
Replies: 275
Views: 655364

Re: Constructive Criticism Thread

Hi Celeste,

Thank you very much for answering these queries. The examples provided really help.

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by avantika
Wed May 12, 2010 8:01 am
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Constructive Criticism Thread
Replies: 275
Views: 655364

Re: Constructive Criticism Thread

Celeste, great link. Thanks. Antonia, thanks for taking the trouble to explain things to me. Yes, the article is about learning to stand up for oneself and maintain boundaries. I understand now about the title. Still, after reading what you've said, I wonder if you will confirm the following for me,...
by avantika
Tue May 11, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Constructive Criticism Thread
Replies: 275
Views: 655364

Re: Constructive Criticism Thread

Sorry, Celeste, if I'm putting you on the spot - not my intention to do so. I'll wait for any further thoughts you may have on the subject.
by avantika
Tue May 11, 2010 7:18 pm
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Constructive Criticism Thread
Replies: 275
Views: 655364

Re: Constructive Criticism Thread

Thank you for the reply, Celeste. But, can you please tell me why you'd drop the quotation marks? I thought we were supposed to keep what someone says in quotes. I'm a little worried about dropping the quotation marks. There is text in the article proper where I have to use conversation. If I drop t...
by avantika
Tue May 11, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Constructive Criticism Thread
Replies: 275
Views: 655364

Re: Constructive Criticism Thread

Thanks, jadedragon.
by avantika
Tue May 11, 2010 5:12 pm
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Constructive Criticism Thread
Replies: 275
Views: 655364

Re: Constructive Criticism Thread

Thank you, 4rumid, for your prompt reply.

Avantika
by avantika
Tue May 11, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Constructive Criticism Thread
Replies: 275
Views: 655364

Re: Constructive Criticism Thread

Hi, I would appreciate some help, please. My article was rejected and the reason provided was this: Titles must be properly punctuated. The title of my article was this: Learning to Say, “No” I looked at the Extended Guidelines and also 'The Elements of Style' by Strunk. However, I'm still confused ...