What I sent to Oprah
POSTED BY: DevonNite
UPDATED: Thursday, December 14, 2006 20:44
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I write copy for a living. I've seen the piles of dross that come through editors and promotors desks. The mis-used or misspelled words stand out loud and clear, and while read through politely won't get put in the "This is big! Let's pass it on!" pile.
Is it a cause? Anything someone believes in and wants to make happen can become a cause.
No one here is uneducated. No one here is stupid.
We shouldn't act like it, especially when promoting something that we want people to pay attention.
I agree that writing to Oprah is a shiny idea! It should be done! I encourage EVERYONE to write letters to talk shows, make suggestions, send emails, etc. But I know that badly written, poorly informed garbage goes to the garbage can. Believe it or not, it's true.
Throwing a foolish effort into a good plan can be as damaging as throwing a good effort into a foolish plan.
Yes, Oprah gets all kinds of letters from all kinds of people. If we want ours to stand out, they have to be above and beyond the rest.
Just my two cents worth.
Oh, and everyone knows medical folks can't spell or use correct grammar. They can sew up gaping wounds, and properly medicate dying bodies so who cares if they can spell?
You'll notice though, that if they want a professional paper published, they call people like me. *shrug*
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