"Anachronism", now that is a word that I have never heard before... Yes, I admit it
Thank you Jan, can't wait for next week's lesson. I really want to know the art of purposefully using anachronism.
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- Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:47 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--ANACHRONISM
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18603
- Sat Nov 09, 2013 11:03 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be A Better Writer--ALLUSION
- Replies: 32
- Views: 62350
Re: Be A Better Writer--ALLUSION
Got it, thanks Jan.
- Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:37 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be A Better Writer--ALLUSION
- Replies: 32
- Views: 62350
Re: Be A Better Writer--ALLUSION
My allusion assignment: (1) She eyed the well dressed man from head to toe; turning to her friend she whispered, "He'll do, but he's no Denzel Washington." (2) The cold night air assaulted his shirtless body, yet, he stood there alone with job's patience. Hope these are correct. I have see...
- Sun Oct 27, 2013 2:03 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--COMPOUND SENTENCES
- Replies: 23
- Views: 30568
Re: Be a Better Writer--COMPOUND SENTENCES
This lesson was truly a mouthful, but I think it helped me to identify my style of writing. I now believe I prefer writing compound sentences because I can't seem to shut up. When writing, I tend to have so much to say; I normally just keep writing, and use varying conjunctions to hold my thoughts t...
- Sun Oct 27, 2013 1:12 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--SIMPLE SENTENCES
- Replies: 40
- Views: 71285
Re: Be a Better Writer--SIMPLE SENTENCES
I know am late but am still joining in. I did the assignment on counting sentences & simple sentences. Am not quite sure if I need to post a link here for my piece, but it's a challenge entry of 738 words, 53 sentences, and 40 simple sentences. (Hope I got it right) It's actually harder than I t...
- Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:57 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--ASK AN EDITOR/WRITER/Etc.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 70871
Re: Be a Better Writer--ASK AN EDITOR/WRITER/Etc.
Yes I agree with your response... Guess my question was if the 1st one is wrong...but you've answered me. Once the narrator purposefully include the reader, as in a conversation, then it's accepted.
- Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:56 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--ASK AN EDITOR/WRITER/Etc.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 70871
Re: Be a Better Writer--ASK AN EDITOR/WRITER/Etc.
Here's a question: In writing an article or a story etc, it is wrong to talk to your readers? Using word's such as: "what do you think?" or "you be the judge of that" or "take a walk with me down memory lane" etc. Amelia, that's not a black-and-white question, and I ca...
- Sat Oct 12, 2013 2:57 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--ASK AN EDITOR/WRITER/Etc.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 70871
Re: Be a Better Writer--ASK AN EDITOR/WRITER/Etc.
Here's a question: In writing an article or a story etc, it is wrong to talk to your readers? Using word's such as: "what do you think?" or "you be the judge of that" or "take a walk with me down memory lane" etc.
- Wed Sep 18, 2013 2:02 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Jan's New Writing Lessons--TIGHT WRITING
- Replies: 102
- Views: 276412
Re: Jan's New Writing Lessons--TIGHT WRITING
I have only been a member here for about 2 or 3 weeks. I was directed here by an old member who found me in the newbie nook. As soon as she did, I searched for you & got hooked. I have been stopping by ever since & have found your sessions rather useful & enlightening. (I agree Mike, the...
- Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:15 pm
- Forum: Writing Challenge - General Discussion
- Topic: Rating Worksheet (as used by the judges)
- Replies: 96
- Views: 177546
Re: Rating Worksheet (as used by the judges)
Got it, thanks Jan.
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:46 pm
- Forum: Writing Challenge - General Discussion
- Topic: Rating Worksheet (as used by the judges)
- Replies: 96
- Views: 177546
Re: Rating Worksheet (as used by the judges)
Am a newbie & would like to get one the rating sheets...Open Office please. Question though: Am I suppose to be leaving a number score on these entries? Or should I be writing out my comments/critiques??? I need clarification please. I want to help, but I don't want to be doing anything incorrec...
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:11 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: New Writing Lessons--WHAT A CRITIQUE LOOKS LIKE
- Replies: 43
- Views: 46913
Re: New Writing Lessons--WHAT A CRITIQUE LOOKS LIKE
Thanks guys, I'll be sure to look out for that brick. I appreciate constructive criticism.
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 1:18 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Jan's New Writing Lessons--PUNCTUATING DIALOGUE
- Replies: 14
- Views: 19426
Re: Jan's New Writing Lessons--PUNCTUATING DIALOGUE
Thanks for clarifying Jan.
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 1:12 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: New Writing Lessons--WHAT A CRITIQUE LOOKS LIKE
- Replies: 43
- Views: 46913
Re: New Writing Lessons--WHAT A CRITIQUE LOOKS LIKE
I appreciate the feedback guys but a point of correction...I don't rely on them, I just love using them. I don't use them as a short cut, in fact I spend great time word-searching to find the best words that fit! I just thought they complement the words. Are they all I use? No. Just voicing my likes...
- Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:56 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: New Writing Lessons--WHAT A CRITIQUE LOOKS LIKE
- Replies: 43
- Views: 46913
Re: New Writing Lessons--WHAT A CRITIQUE LOOKS LIKE
Yes, the description tell us what is going on with the emotions...but I think punctuation like the exclamation sign makes better writing. It's just my personal opinion all the same...am very animated when it comes to writing stories so I tend to go all-out with my exclamation signs, question marks (...