Something I wish more writers understood is the notion that words are free. The thing nobody wants to admit is that the written word isn’t just computer code with only one right answer to unlock the desired command. Any old word choice might not always do. It isn’t like standing up and talking out a…
Tag: writing
This week’s poetry entry
I’ve noticed that a lot of my poetry efforts lately end up focused on helping myself understand and come to terms with where my society is in the current political moment. This was no exception, and it demanded to be written this morning. So I present it, without further comment. What I See What I…
You should grieve if a fictional character is killed. You should care.
~ George R.R. Martin ~
Quotables
And this is why I write. It’s a terrible addiction and a ruthless dragon to chase.
Word of the Day: Veneration
“The triumphant softball coach was treated with all the veneration of a movie star for days following the big game.” Veneration – noun 1) to regard with reverential respect. 2) adore, revere, reverence, worship. ~per Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day: Cadaver
“The coroner’s assistant tripped over the cadaver in the darkness of the crime scene.” Cadaver – Noun : a dead body. ~per Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day: Kindred
“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Kindred – adj. : of a like nature or character. ~per Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day: Nook
As it happens, I like my Nook and wish I had a nook to read it in! Although I generally do more writing on my Nook than reading. “With a Nook for company, I curled up in the breakfast nook to read in the sunshine.” Nook – noun 1) an interior angle or…
Writerly things – Reference sources
Lately I’ve been on a sci-fi/urban fantasy kick. And by lately, I really mean the past few years. It just sort of showed up and then decided to stay. Accordingly, I’ve found a few sources to help me along as I’m plodding through my writing projects. I’m sure they’re supposed to be for more intelligent,…
Word of the Day: Nostrum
“When Trina came down with the flu, Old Bill suggested the nostrum of an onion peel and honey.” Nostrum – noun : a questionable medicine or remedy. ~ per Merriam-Webster
