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Originally Posted by Kasper Hviid
... So anyway, my cat Hercules is still trying to do the nasty with my arm. And yes: he is castrated ... it is kind of heartbreaking.
That was an aside. Back on topic: Thanks for the feedback! Slightly harsh at times, but it's good to know just how much inadequate spelling and grammar (and admittedly, lack of proofreading) will turn people away. As Rizla correctly guessed, English is my second language - I'm Danish. So I don't have that natural understanding of English grammar. I wonder how much this impair the other aspects of the writing? I think I would construct exactly the same sentences if I had gotten the apostrophes right. My gut feeling is that poor grammar is mostly a problem in itself. On the other hand, my limited vocabulary is a problem. So is my lack of natural use: I almost never speak english.
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Kasper:
Dumb question: why not write first in Danish, and publish in that language, initially? I mean, I speak a few languages (none fluently any longer, through lack of use), but even when I was fluent, I would be exceedingly hesitant about writing a book in any of them. Why not try Danish for your (initial?) outing, get your feet wet in your cradle language, and then dip your toes into English down the road?
Hitch