On bookhunting, creative writing
Wow, I was quoted at MLQ's blog. Whee.
That means I need to post quotable ones. He he he.
Anyway on to business.
Yesterday, I went to four National Bookstore branches (3 in Cubao) to scour for cheap computer books. Though my personal limit was to choose books for short-term read (i.e, Web design and MCSE certification books), I do find lots of gems to get, specially at the Superbranch (that branch is besides Gateway Mall). Loads of previously-owned books (trust me, they classified some books as POB, but they have more than 5 copies of those books and in very UNUSED, UNREAD condition). You might find some rare books there.
Unfortunately, I did not look for fiction books, as I don't have time to read in deference to my MCP review for December exam. Still, I bought three books outside of the computer genre. In support of my friend![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
thesiegeison I bought his book "Bloody Mary". I also bought a Star Trek novel by William Shatner (though I think much of it were written by his co-authors). Hardbound and at a very low price, I think it is a steal. I also bought a book about the Third Reich (the title escapes me right now).
I'm not finished with my bookhunt, as I have to visit several other National branches.
Right now here at work, we are talking about creative writing. Specifically, about how editors fit in in the creative writing process.
As we are technical writers, some of us aspire to be creative writers also. Actually, we are more into editing than writing - we just proofread, edit, and rewrite other's reports. That's frustrating to those who have creative slants; it dulls their writing skills.
There's this one colleague (A) who was very good in editing and pointing out mistakes. So another colleague (B) thought that A is the standard and should be the meterstick. B is an aspiring writer. Then another colleague (C) told B "not necesarily gagaling ka kung masatify mo standards ni A"
(It doesn't necessarily mean that you would be a good writer if you satisfy A's standards).
In creative writing, an editor is more of a proofreader who corrects grammatical and some semantical errors.
So in our line of work, we are more into editing than writing. To rectify that hurdle, most of us are into blogging. I have this wonderful colleague who writes very well; I enjoy reading her blog entries. Unfortunately, her blog is still down. I am rambling because we are not allowed to turn out rambling edited reports, he he he.
That means I need to post quotable ones. He he he.
Anyway on to business.
Yesterday, I went to four National Bookstore branches (3 in Cubao) to scour for cheap computer books. Though my personal limit was to choose books for short-term read (i.e, Web design and MCSE certification books), I do find lots of gems to get, specially at the Superbranch (that branch is besides Gateway Mall). Loads of previously-owned books (trust me, they classified some books as POB, but they have more than 5 copies of those books and in very UNUSED, UNREAD condition). You might find some rare books there.
Unfortunately, I did not look for fiction books, as I don't have time to read in deference to my MCP review for December exam. Still, I bought three books outside of the computer genre. In support of my friend
thesiegeison I bought his book "Bloody Mary". I also bought a Star Trek novel by William Shatner (though I think much of it were written by his co-authors). Hardbound and at a very low price, I think it is a steal. I also bought a book about the Third Reich (the title escapes me right now). I'm not finished with my bookhunt, as I have to visit several other National branches.
Right now here at work, we are talking about creative writing. Specifically, about how editors fit in in the creative writing process.
As we are technical writers, some of us aspire to be creative writers also. Actually, we are more into editing than writing - we just proofread, edit, and rewrite other's reports. That's frustrating to those who have creative slants; it dulls their writing skills.
There's this one colleague (A) who was very good in editing and pointing out mistakes. So another colleague (B) thought that A is the standard and should be the meterstick. B is an aspiring writer. Then another colleague (C) told B "not necesarily gagaling ka kung masatify mo standards ni A"
(It doesn't necessarily mean that you would be a good writer if you satisfy A's standards).
In creative writing, an editor is more of a proofreader who corrects grammatical and some semantical errors.
So in our line of work, we are more into editing than writing. To rectify that hurdle, most of us are into blogging. I have this wonderful colleague who writes very well; I enjoy reading her blog entries. Unfortunately, her blog is still down. I am rambling because we are not allowed to turn out rambling edited reports, he he he.
