As a writer, I take pride in creating work that is not only well written, but that also is easily read by the target audience. This can be a painstakingly tedius task, consisting of writing and rewriting to get the words and syntax correct, but it's worth it.
When working for a client, you expect changes. After all, they know best what the desired message and its effect are, and in many cases they simply can't get that information across to the writer. So changes will come. And that's okay. It's expected. But then there are the times when you get the message right, and instead of the client focusing on content, they rip the grammar apart, grammar that was once correct and is not anymore. They make a mess of the work you so painstakingly created for them.
This drives me crazy, especially when the problems are created by those who just don't get it. They're not writers. They're not editors. Their expertise lies elsewhere. And therein lies the problem...
1 comment:
hmmmm . . . i wonder if i know this client!!! great post and i commiserate with your frustration!
btw, i tagged you on my blog. no pressure.i understand if you want to pass!
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