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GRAMMAR LESSON EIGHT REVISITED
We’re back with the final set of similar sounding words with entirely different meanings.
Our illustrious former Henderson Writer’s Group el-presidente, Linda Webber, presented grammar lessons each week on the back of our meeting agendas. The gist of them were the improper use of words.
As a reminder, I’ll add the standard intro below before I get into the word list.
BACK IN THE DAY
I once wrote a screenplay with my bud, Doug Lubahn (RIP), a famous musician. During our correspondence, I once told him I was waiting with “baited” breath instead of “bated” breath. He’s never let me live that one down.
The proper use of words is something a lot of writers don’t always get. So, for your reading pleasure, below is a list of words and how to use them properly.
The list is the last of the series, and it’s Grammar Lesson Eight.
Once again, my many thanks to Linda Webber, who went through the trouble to compile these words all in one place for me to steal and present to you here at Fred Central.
These are common words that are often used out of context. They can be a quandary for a writer, and a quick trip to a dictionary, or online.
COMMON SIMILAR SOUNDING WORDS (WITH ENTIRELY DIFFERENT MEANINGS)
Cereal A grass-producing edible grain, or a breakfast food made from grains
Sasha at her cereal with lots of milk.
Serial Happening in a series
The old science fiction serial played a half-hour episode each week.
Chord A group of musical notes
Fred learned a new chord on guitar the other day.
Cord A length of string or a cord-like body part
The cords of muscle rippled through is body when he lifted the three-hundred pound barbell.
Climactic Forming a climax
It was a climactic ending to an otherwise dull story.
Climatic Relating to climate
Those climatic events had to do with hurricanes.
Coarse Rough
The coarse cloth felt like sandpaper on her skin.
Course A direction, a school subject, part of a meal
Captain Johnson set a course for Hawaii.
Complacent Smug and self-satisfied
His complacent attitude was sure to lead to a major mistake.
Complaisant Willing to please
Holder’s second banana was so complaisant, it turned Jenny’s stomach.
Complement To add to so as to improve, or an addition that improves something
The addition of the breadfruit was a complement to the ship’s crew diet.
Compliment To praise or express approval, or an admiring remark
Ruby blushed at the compliment from the senator.
Desert A waterless, empty area or to abandon someone
The Mojave Desert isn’t as dead and dry as some think it is.
Dessert The sweet course of a meal
The kids couldn’t wait for the dessert of ice cream.
Discreet Careful not to attract attention
Remember to make discreet inquiries to the bad guy doesn’t catch on.
Discrete Separate and distinct
Those are discrete issues from what you proposed.
Disinterested Impartial
We come from disinterested parties.
Uninterested Not interested
I find it uninteresting.
Draught A current of air
The draught of warm air caught him as he opened the door.
Draft A first version of a piece of writing
I settled down with the first draft of the manuscript and began the editing process.
Draw An even score at the end of a game
After all of those plays, it ended up with a draw.
Drawer A sliding storage compartment
She slid the drawer closed after stashing her diary.
Dual Having two parts
The carburetor had dual chambers.
Duel A fight or contest between two people
Snelling died in a duel with Hampton.
SUMMARY
Once again, thanks to Linda Webber for her hard work putting these original words together!
Happy writing!
GRAMMAR LESSON SEVEN REVISITED
We’re back with another set of similar sounding words with entirely different meanings.
Our illustrious former Henderson Writer’s Group el-presidente, Linda Webber, presented grammar lessons each week on the back of our meeting agendas. The gist of them were the improper use of words.
As a reminder, I’ll add the standard intro below before I get into the word list.
BACK IN THE DAY
I once wrote a screenplay with my bud, Doug Lubahn (RIP), a famous musician. During our correspondence, I once told him I was waiting with “baited” breath instead of “bated” breath. He’s never let me live that one down.
The proper use of words is something a lot of writers don’t always get. For your reading pleasure, below is a list of words and how to use them properly.
The list is not near complete, so that’s why this is called Grammar Lesson Seven.
Once again, my many thanks to Linda Webber, who has gone through the trouble to compile these words all in one place for me to steal and present to you here at Fred Central.
These are common words that are often used out of context. They can be a quandary for a writer, and a quick trip to a dictionary, or online.
COMMON SIMILAR SOUNDING WORDS (WITH ENTIRELY DIFFERENT MEANINGS)
Loath Reluctant, unwilling
She was loath to eat the burger.
Loathe To hate
I loathed getting a haircut.
Loose To unfasten: To set free
She let the squirrel loose and it scampered off
Lose To be deprived of, to be unable to find
If you don’t put your wallet back in your pocket, you’re going to lose it.
Meter A measuring device
The gas meter showed a large consumption the past month.
Metre A metric unit, rhythm in verse
Carl tried to get the metre of the chorus so he could keep up with the song.
Militate To be a powerful factor against
The two parties’ views militate against a common core of reference.
Mitigate To make less severe
Because he gave them the location of the loot, that mitigated his sentence to six months instead of a year.
Palate The roof of the mouth
The pudding slid smooth against his palate.
Palette A board for mixing colors
She dabbed three colored paints together on the palette and created ochre.
Pedal A foot-operated lever
Randy had never used a clutch pedal before and when he tried, he stalled the truck.
Peddle To sell goods
Oscar peddled dry goods at the fair.
Council A group of people who manage or advise
The city council voted on the measure three to one.
Counsel Advice, or to advise
I really appreciated my dad’s counsel when I was growing up, though I didn’t show it much.
Cue A signal for action or a wooden rod
Stephanie took her cue from the director and hit the stage.
Queue A line of people or vehicles
The queue to get in to see the Tut exhibit was over a mile long.
Curb To keep something in check or a control or limit
I’ve been told to curb my enthusiasm by my pessimistic friend.
Kerb In British English it’s the stone edge of pavement
Sally tripped over the kerb when she crossed the street.
Currant A dried grape
My best friend loves currant pie, but I can’t stand it.
Current Happening now, or a flow of water, air or electricity
Jack eased the dingy out into the river where the current pushed it further downstream.
Defuse To make a situation less tense
The cops came in to defuse the situation, but their uniforms only added to the tension.
Diffuse To spread over a wide area
The dandelion spread in a diffuse pattern over the lawn.
SUMMARY
Once again, thanks to Linda Webber for her hard work putting these original words together!
Happy writing!
GRAMMAR LESSON SIX REVISITED
We’re back with another set of similar sounding words with entirely different meanings.
Our illustrious former Henderson Writer’s Group el-presidente, Linda Webber, used to present grammar lessons each week on the back of our meeting agendas. The gist of them were the improper use of words.
As a reminder, I’ll add the standard intro below before I get into the word list.
BACK IN THE DAY
I once wrote a screenplay with my bud, Doug Lubahn (RIP), a famous musician. During our correspondence, I once told him I was waiting with “baited” breath instead of “bated” breath. He never let me live that one down.
The proper use of words is something a lot of writers don’t always get. For your reading pleasure, below is a list of words and how to use them properly.
The list is not near complete, so that’s why this is called Grammar Lesson Six.
Once again, my many thanks to Linda Webber, who has gone through the trouble to compile these words all in one place for me to steal and present to you here at Fred Central.
These are common words that are often used out of context. They can be a quandary for a writer, and warrant a quick trip to a dictionary, or online.
COMMON SIMILAR SOUNDING WORDS (WITH ENTIRELY DIFFERENT MEANINGS)
Forbear To refrain
Joe could not forbear a smile.
Forebare An ancestor
His forebares were early pioneers to this territory.
Foreward An introduction to a book
The foreward to Cindy’s book was elaborate but unnecessary.
Forward Onward, ahead
It’s time to move forward with our plan.
Freeze To turn to ice
If you leave it outside today, it’s going to freeze.
Frieze A decoration along a wall
I attempted to strip the paint from the frieze without damaging the detail.
Grisly Gruesome, revolting
The horror movie was full of grisly scenes.
Grizzly A type of bear
It’s a good idea to avoid the grizzly bear in the woods.
Hoard A store of items
The homeless man guarded his hoard of cans jealously.
Horde A large crowd of people
The Mongolian horde stormed the castle.
Imply To suggest indirectly
Are you implying that I’m guilty?
Infer To draw a conclusion
Without any evidence, his testimony inferred that Roger was guilty.
Pole A long, slender piece of wood
She used the pole to push the boat along in the canal.
Poll Pertaining to voting in an election
We polled the democrats and republicans in the district to see who had the edge.
Pour To flow or cause to flow
She poured the milk into the pan.
Pore A tiny opening: To study something closely
Stephanie pored over the document to see if she could make sense of it.
Practice The use of an idea or method: Work or business of a doctor, dentist, etc.
The doctor’s practice is in that building over there.
Practise To do something repeatedly to gain skill: To do something regularly
(NOTE: This is also the British spelling of the word. American English usually uses the C instead of the S. It covers both definitions.)
We went to band practise but spent most of the time partying.
Prescribe To authorize the use of medicine: To order authoritatively
The doctor prescribed ampicillin in a very small dose.
Proscribe To officially forbid something
The council proscribed dancing on the holiday.
Principal Most important: Head of a school
The principal shut down the school in order to address a gun threat.
Principle A fundamental rule or belief
A fundamental principle of drumming is the paradiddle.
Sceptic A person incline to doubt
There are true believers who go on faith, and sceptics who won’t believe it unless they see it.
Septic Infected with bacteria
The leg wound went septic because it was left untreated.
Elusive Difficult to find, catch or achieve
The fish made elusive targets, especially with the wrong bait.
Illusive Deceptive, illusory
The magician used illusive movements to fool the eye.
SUMMARY
Once again, thanks to Linda Webber for her hard work putting these original words together!
Happy writing!
GRAMMAR LESSON FIVE REVISITED
We’re back with another set of similar sounding words with entirely different meanings.
Our illustrious former Henderson Writer’s Group el-presidente, Linda Webber, used to present grammar lessons each week on the back of our meeting agendas. The gist of them were the improper use of words.
As a reminder, I’ll add the standard intro below before I get into the word list.
BACK IN THE DAY
I once wrote a screenplay with my bud, Doug Lubahn (RIP), a famous musician. During our correspondence, I once told him I was waiting with “baited” breath instead of “bated” breath. He never let me live that one down.
The proper use of words is something a lot of writers don’t always get. So, for your reading pleasure, below is a list of words and how to use them properly.
The list is not near complete, so that’s why this is called Grammar Lesson Five.
Once again, my many thanks to Linda Webber, who went through the trouble to compile these words all in one place for me to steal and present to you here at Fred Central.
These are common words that are often used out of context. They can be a quandary for a writer, and a quick trip to a dictionary, or on line can solve them, but I’ve cut to the chase.
COMMON SIMILAR SOUNDING WORDS (WITH ENTIRELY DIFFERENT MEANINGS)
Elicit To draw out a reply or reaction
I’ll elicit a response from him when the time comes.
Illicit Not allowed by the law or rules
Their illicit activities would get them thrown in jail sooner or later.
Ensure To make sure that something will happen
Are you ready to ensure the trap will spring when the time comes?
Insure To provide compensation if a person dies or property is damaged
We can insure the car only for its resale value.
Envelop To cover or surround
She let the blanket envelop her.
Envelope A paper container for a letter
He licked the envelope and sealed it before mailing.
Exercise Physical activity – to do physical activity
Exercise is the only way to keep in shape.
Exorcise To drive out an evil spirit
It was all the priest could do to exorcise the demon.
Fawn A young deer – light brown
The fawn was fawn colored. (Couldn’t resist that one!)
Faun A mythical being, part man, part goat
The faun guided Cyrill through the labyrinth.
Flaunt To display ostentatiously
She flaunted her assets to the male crowd.
Flout To disregard a rule
It’s dumb to flout safety.
Flounder To move clumsily – to have difficulty doing something
He floundered on the dance floor.
Founder To fail
You’re going to founder if you do it that way.
Appraise To assess
We’ll need to appraise the house before we can set a price.
Apprise To inform someone
You should apprise Joe of what just happened.
Assent Agreement, approval
She nodded her assent.
Ascent The action of rising or climbing up
They began their ascent of the mountain.
Aural Relating to the ears or hearing
It was a thunderous aural display of rock music.
Oral Relating to the mouth – spoken
She gave an oral presentation to the board.
Balmy Pleasantly warm
It was a balmy day up on the mountain.
Barmy Foolish, crazy
He had a barmy sense of right and wrong.
Bare Naked – to uncover
He was bare except for a loincloth.
Bear To carry, put up with (or the animal)
It was too much weight to bear.
Bated In great suspense
She waited with bated breath.
Baited With bait attached or inserted – lured
He baited the thieves with an unlocked car.
Titillate To arouse interest
She titillated him with a swerve of her hip.
Titivate To make more attractive
The cat titivated himself by licking his paws and preening in front of the female.
Tortuous Full of twists – complex
The book had a tortuous plot.
Torturous Full of pain and suffering
It was a torturous journey.
Wreath A ring-shaped arrangement of flowers
He placed a wreath on the gravestone.
Wreathe To surround or encircle
The fairies wreathed her before she had a chance to get away.
Yoke A wooden crosspiece for harnessing a pair of oxen
The yoke snapped, releasing the two beasts.
Yolk The yellow center of an egg
My egg had a double yolk.
SUMMARY
Once again, thanks to Linda Webber for her hard work putting these original words together!
Happy writing!
GRAMMAR LESSON FOUR REVISITED
We’re back with another set of similar sounding words with entirely different meanings.
Our illustrious former Henderson Writer’s Group el-presidente, Linda Webber, used to present grammar lessons each week on the back of our meeting agendas before she moved on to greener pastures (literally). The gist of them are the improper use of words.
As a reminder, I’ll add the standard intro below before I get into the word list.
BACK IN THE DAY
I once wrote a screenplay with my bud, Doug Lubahn (RIP), a famous musician. During our correspondence, I told him I was waiting with “baited” breath instead of “bated” breath. He never let me live that one down.
The proper use of words is something a lot of writers don’t always get. So, for your reading pleasure, below is a list of words and how to use them properly.
The list is not near complete, so that’s why this is called Grammar Lesson Four.
Once again, my many thanks to Linda Webber, who has gone through the trouble to compile these words all in one place for me to steal and present to you here at Fred Central.
These are common words that are often used out of context. They can be a quandary for a writer, and a quick trip to a dictionary, or online.
COMMON SIMILAR SOUNDING WORDS (WITH ENTIRELY DIFFERENT MEANINGS)
Appraise To assess
I’ll appraise the house’s value next week.
Apprise To inform someone
Tomorrow, Mary would apprise the committee of the bad news.
Assent Agreement, approval
Joe gave his assent with a nod.
Ascent The action of rising or climbing up
The balloon began its ascent into the heavens.
Aural Relating to the ears or hearing
The band was an aural assault with their wall of amps set at full volume.
Oral Relating to the mouth or spoken
Marvin gave an oral report instead of a written one.
Balmy Pleasantly warm
The balmy day lent itself to water skiing.
Barmy Foolish or crazy
He was a barmy sort, prone to rash actions.
Bare Naked, or to uncover
She came out of the shower bare, didn’t bother with a towel and never blinked an eye when he walked in on her.
Bear To carry or put up with
It was too much frustration for one person to bear.
Accept To agree, to receive or do
He was ready to accept the consequences.
Except Not including
It was okay, except for that one thing.
Adverse Unfavorable or harmful
After all, there were adverse consequences to shooting him.
Averse Strong disliking or opposed
She had such an averse reaction to him, it was clear on her face.
Advice Recommendations about what to do
My advice is usually right.
Advise To recommend something
His lawyer can advise you before you make another move.
Affect To change or make a difference to
If you do this, you can affect the outcome.
Effect A result or to bring about a result.
When he spilled the acid, its effect on the Ph of the entire lake was instantaneous.
Aisle A passage between rows of seats
She walked down the aisle in the theatre.
Isle An island
The ship steered clear of the small isle and headed for the deep channel.
SUMMARYI
Once again, thanks to Linda Webber for her hard work putting these original words together!
Happy writing!
GRAMMAR LESSON THREE REVISITED
We’re back with another set of similar sounding words with entirely different meanings.
Our illustrious former Henderson Writer’s Group el-presidente, Linda Webber, used to present grammar lessons each week on the back of our meeting agendas. The gist of them were the improper use of words.
As a reminder, I’ll add the standard intro below before I get into the word list.
BACK IN THE DAY
I once wrote a screenplay with my bud, Doug Lubahn (RIP), a famous musician. During our correspondence, I told him I was waiting with “baited” breath instead of “bated” breath. He never let me live that one down.
The proper use of words is something a lot of writers don’t always get, especially new ones. So, for your reading pleasure, below is a list of words and how to use them properly.
The list is not near complete, so that’s why this is called Grammar Lesson Three.
Once again, my many thanks to Linda Webber, who went through the trouble to compile these words all in one place for me to steal and present to you here at Fred Central.
These are common words that are often used out of context. They can be a quandary for a writer, and a quick trip to a dictionary, or online.
COMMON SIMILAR SOUNDING WORDS (WITH ENTIRELY DIFFERENT MEANINGS)
To Indicates motion
He went to the store.
Too Also, or excessively
She had too much to drink.
Two The number two
There are two examples of this problem to deal with.
Then A point in time
If you do it then, it will be better.
Than A method of comparison
If you do it this way rather than that way, it’ll work better.
There A place
Put it there.
They’re They are
They’re the best at what they do.
Their It belongs to them
It’s their problem, not ours.
Your It belongs to you
It’s your problem, not mine.
You’re You are
You’re the greatest.
Were Past tense of are
We were happy before that happened.
We’re We are
In some ways, we’re never going to achieve that.
Where A place
Where is it?
Bated In great suspense
We’ve been waiting with bated breath.
Baited With bait attached or inserted
Mary baited the hook and tossed out her line.
Bazaar A Middle Eastern market
We explored the Bazaar on our last trip to Istanbul.
Bizarre Strange
That was a bizarre song structure.
Berth A bunk in a ship or train
Joe slipped into his berth and closed his eyes to ride out the rough seas.
Birth The emergence of a baby from the womb
Jane gave birth to a baby girl.
Born Having started life
I was born under a bad sign.
Borne Carried
It was hard to imagine having borne such a heavy burden.
Bough A branch of a tree
Jess ran for the heavy bough to gain shelter from the rain.
Bow To bend the head down, or the front of a ship
Skip moved along the deck to the bow to get a better view of the ship ahead of them.
SUMMARY
Once again, thanks to Linda Webber for her hard work putting these original words together!
Happy writing!
GRAMMAR LESSON TWO REVISITED
We’re back with another set of similar sounding words with entirely different meanings.
Our illustrious former Henderson Writer’s Group el-presidente, Linda Webber, presented grammar lessons each week on the back of our meeting agendas. The gist of them were the improper use of words.
As a reminder, I’ll add the standard intro below before I get into the word list.
BACK IN THE DAY
I once wrote a screenplay with my bud, Doug Lubahn (RIP), a famous musician. During our correspondence, I once told him I was waiting with “baited” breath instead of “bated” breath. He’s never let me live that one down.
The proper use of words is something a lot of writers don’t always get. So, for your reading pleasure, below is a list of words and how to use them properly.
The list is not near complete, so that’s why this is called Grammar Lesson Two.
Once again, my many thanks to Linda Webber, who went through the trouble to compile these words all in one place for me to steal and present to you here at Fred Central.
These are common words that are often used out of context. They can be a quandary for a writer, and a quick trip to a dictionary, or online. We’ll start with a common one.
HOW TO USE PASSED OR PAST
Passed is a form of the verb to pass. It’s merely the past tense of pass with the “ed” added on.
I’ll pass it on to you.
I passed it on to you.
The law was passed in 2017.
Now past is a bit different.
It can be an adjective, an adverb, a noun or a preposition.
As a noun, it refers to a specific span of time.
It hasn’t worked in the past.
He never talks about his past.
As an adjective, it something that’s gone in time.
Let’s forget our past differences.
Their best days are past.
As a preposition, it goes from one side of something to the other.
Corey rushed past her.
Don drove past the house.
As an adverb, it’s sort of the same as a preposition.
…going past
…ran past
…walked past
Just know this. Past is NEVER a verb. That’s a big red flag.
A FEW SIMPLE WORDS
Broach: To raise a subject or discussion
Jerry decided to broach the subject to the group before the meeting.
Brooch: A piece of jewelry
Nassar grabbed the gold brooch off the night stand and headed out the door.
Canvas: A type of strong cloth
Marie stretched the canvas tight before applying the base coat.
Canvass: To seek people’s votes
The party canvassed the neighborhood for the mayor.
Cereal: A grass producing an edible grain or a breakfast food made from grain
I eat cereal every morning for breakfast.
Serial: Happening in a series
Son of Sam was a serial killer.
Chord: A group of musical notes
Lucy tried to stretch her fingers to make a B chord on the guitar.
Cord: A length of string or a cord-like body part
The kidnapper grabbed his hands and tied a thick cord around his wrists.
SUMMARY
Once again, thanks to Linda Webber for her hard work putting these original words together!
Happy writing!
GRAMMAR LESSON ONE REVISITED
Our illustrious former Henderson Writer’s Group el-presidente, Linda Webber, presented grammar lessons each week on the back of our meeting agendas. The gist of them were the improper use of words. I thought I’d revisit this 2017 series as it still applies today in 2024.
BACK IN THE DAY
I once wrote a screenplay with my bud, Doug Lubahn (RIP), a famous musician. During our correspondence, I once told him I was waiting with “baited” breath instead of “bated” breath. He’s never let me live that one down.
The proper use of words is something a lot of writers, especially newbies don’t always get. So, for your reading pleasure, below is a list of words and how to use them properly.
The list is not near complete, so that’s why this is called Grammar Lesson One.
Once again, my many thanks to Linda Webber, who went through the trouble to compile these words all in one place for me to steal and present to you here at Fred Central.
These are common words that are often used out of context. It can be a quandary for a writer and a quick trip to a dictionary or online.
HOW TO USE LIE, LAY, LAID, LAIN
The first one is lie, lay, laid and lain.
Present tense Past tense Past Participle
Be recumbent Lie Lay Lain
(recline)
Joe is going to lie down. Beth lay on the bed for two hours. Margaret had lain on the bed for two hours.
Deposit Lay Laid Laid
(set down)
Joe will lay the watch on the nightstand. Beth laid the watch on the nightstand. Margaret had laid the watch on the nightstand.
Tell an untruth Lie Lied Lied
(fib)
Don’t lie, Joe. Beth lied when she said she liked you. Margaret had lied that night she was there.
FARTHER AND FURTHER
Farther is something you can measure as in distance.
How much farther is the gas station?
Further is a continuation of a thought or idea – figurative distance.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
POTPURRI OF WORDS
All together all in one place, all at once
We gather all together to celebrate!
Altogether completely, on the whole
That’s altogether a separate issue.
Along moving or extending horizontally on
Move along, keep up the pace!
A long referring to something of great length
That’s a long way!
Aloud out loud
Meleena didn’t mean to say it aloud.
Allowed permitted
No dogs allowed!
Altar a sacred table in a church
She gazed up at the blood dripping from the stone altar.
Alter to change
It’s not right to alter the sacred document.
Amoral not concerned with right or wrong
They have an amoral view of life.
Immoral not following accepted moral standards
Murder is an immoral way to handle that.
SUMMARY
There’s sure to be more to come. I’ve outlined a few common mistakes writer’s make, whether through lack of knowledge or from just typos, we all do it occasionally. It’s good to catch this stuff before we get caught with “baited” breath.
Happy writing!
NUANCES
I started thinking about this when considering translating my books to other languages. While there’s no reason not to give it a try except for the extreme cost, it may be worth it to open your market even more.
NOT ALWAYS WHAT IT’S CRACKED UP TO BE
While it would be great to have your stuff opened up to different languages, I cannot help but think of what might be lost in the translation.
The better the translator, the better the transfer of your story to a foreign language. However, is it still accurate or just good enuff’ for guv’mint work?
EXAMPLES
Norwegian author Jo Nesbo writes in Norwegian and relies on translators to change it to English. While I’ve enjoyed his stories immensely, are they really what he wanted to say? Nuances may play a part in that what makes sense to a Norwegian, may not to us. Usually the translation plays out an explanation that makes sense if this ever comes up.
However, what about from say English to Chinese? Because of culture, there are just certain things that don’t cross over the barrier well. What about say a Navajo translation? Their whole language (nature based is best as I can describe it) is not based on ours and a lot of nuances from English may be off if the translator is not aware. Sometimes even if they are, the cultural differences may be so severe as to not bring forth an accurate translation at all.
I’m not by any means picking on Navajo translations, I just happen to know a very tiny bit about the language and it’s one that made me think of this in the first place.
BY ALL MEANS!
If you ever get a chance to have your work translated into another language, and it doesn’t cost you a second mortgage, it may be worth it even if something is lost.
On the other hand, I sell my books worldwide (well as much as I can get out of Amazon), and they’re all in English because I’m going for that market. In most countries, English books can be a big business without the translations.
SUMMARY
If you can get away with all English, by all means. I am. However, if you ever decide to translate to something else, keep in mind the ideas may not always look like what you intended.
Food for thought.
Happy writing!
The Worlds Of Fred Rayworth 