Grammar's a pretty picky subject, and I'm sure some of my Monday posts make me seem condescending. Believe it or not, I'm softer hearted than I seem. I generally give people the benefit of the doubt ( sometimes to a fault ) and I try very hard not to be harsh, especially when it comes to not-yet-published works. A work in progress is exactly that, a work in progress , and none of us are perfect. I've critiqued single subs for countless writers, and I've line-by-lined entire novels for a handful of folks. One thing I've learned from the longer-term relationships is that every writer has at least one grammar weak spot —myself included !