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- Sat May 14, 2016 9:56 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Nosy Narrators
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11248
Re: Nosy Narrators
This concept was really foreign to me when I first started writing on a regular basis but I've noticed something that motivates me to attempt to "keep my nose out of it." When I successfully use a story to subtly demonstrate a point, I've found that God works in the hearts of the readers t...
- Tue Jun 09, 2015 10:22 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be A Better Writer -- FREE FOR ALL
- Replies: 26
- Views: 25990
Re: Be A Better Writer -- FREE FOR ALL
Is there anything incorrect about this statement?
The boy had neither candy nor gum, yet his mouth was full and I could only suppose it was dirt, as a brown substance leaked from the corners of his lips.
MS word has a problem with the 'neither' in it.
The boy had neither candy nor gum, yet his mouth was full and I could only suppose it was dirt, as a brown substance leaked from the corners of his lips.
MS word has a problem with the 'neither' in it.
- Tue May 19, 2015 12:16 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer -- RHYME SCHEME
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11704
Re: Be a Better Writer -- RHYME SCHEME
Just a question.
In my challenge entry for this week,The Yielding of a Heart, I tried to use a chain rhyme. Does it work the way I did it or does the extra line interrupt it too much and make it lose the chain effect?
In my challenge entry for this week,The Yielding of a Heart, I tried to use a chain rhyme. Does it work the way I did it or does the extra line interrupt it too much and make it lose the chain effect?
- Mon May 11, 2015 10:10 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer -- RHYME SCHEME
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11704
Re: Be a Better Writer -- RHYME SCHEME
To attempt a chain rhyme,
My talent to increase,
Required a bit of time.
A topic for the piece
Came from within my mind.
I wrapped myself in fleece,
Endeavored to unwind.
Typing on my keyboard,
My skill I have refined.
My talent to increase,
Required a bit of time.
A topic for the piece
Came from within my mind.
I wrapped myself in fleece,
Endeavored to unwind.
Typing on my keyboard,
My skill I have refined.
- Sat May 02, 2015 10:48 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--IMPROVE YOUR RHYMING SKILLS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13503
Re: Be a Better Writer--IMPROVE YOUR RHYMING SKILLS
Just a bit from a poem of mine that, while it placed nowhere in the challenge, was terribly fun to write! Ah! Gif," said she, "Your avariciousness Has sorely decreased your integrity, Wholly removed your generosity, Deeply ensnared in acquisitiveness, You've exchanged honor for maliciousne...
- Sat Apr 18, 2015 2:31 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--PLAYING AROUND WITH MOOD
- Replies: 12
- Views: 24221
Re: Be a Better Writer--PLAYING AROUND WITH MOOD
Diane, before I comment on this, can you talk us through the process? At the very least, can you share which two of the given moods you used in this piece? I'm having a hard time seeing the change in moods (it's probably because my brain is currently fried from reading literally thousands of 9th gr...
- Sat Apr 18, 2015 2:01 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--PLAYING AROUND WITH MOOD
- Replies: 12
- Views: 24221
Re: Be a Better Writer--PLAYING AROUND WITH MOOD
I combined mine. This just might be loosely based on real experiences. :) Her stomach growled, again. She needed to eat, but she didn’t have any food. It wasn’t a matter of being unable to afford it, simply a lack of time for grocery shopping. She’d been working so many hours lately that she hardly ...
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:56 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--WRITING RESOURCES, PART 2
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15154
Re: Be a Better Writer--WRITING RESOURCES, PART 2
Thank you, Jan! I will be bookmarking this list for reference. A couple that I didn't see on the list were Poem Workshop's syllable counter - http://www.howmanysyllables.com/Syllable_Counter/ and The Bible I use the most for writing is eSword. It's a free download. http://www.e-sword.net/ If you don...
- Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:32 pm
- Forum: Open Forum - General Writing Discussion
- Topic: The Procrastinator's Patch Forum
- Replies: 31
- Views: 64667
Re: The Procrastinator's Patch Forum
Writing Challenge
Topic: check
Idea: check
Story started: check
Time: check, but only tonight
Motivation: NOPE, nada, nein
Topic: check
Idea: check
Story started: check
Time: check, but only tonight
Motivation: NOPE, nada, nein
- Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:54 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Question RE: Writer's Voice
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4623
Question RE: Writer's Voice
This might have an obvious answer but what is the difference between a writer's voice - meaning their style of writing - and just simply unoriginal writing? I'm starting to feel like my writing sounds a lot alike from one week to the next. I can't decide if I should enjoy my comfort zone or choose a...
- Wed Feb 18, 2015 11:47 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--2nd person
- Replies: 35
- Views: 35570
Re: Be a Better Writer--YOU WRITE IN 2ND PERSON
I think I've come up with another example of the use of 2nd person. (But I might be wrong!) Medical consents. "You may or may not receive benefit from this procedure. You may experience other side effects than what is listed in this consent form....." http://sr.photos3.fotosearch.com/bthum...
- Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:46 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--A TOUCH OF POV
- Replies: 36
- Views: 38116
Re: Be a Better Writer--A TOUCH OF POV
I've found that I do like to write in first person. It's not something I had done much in the past but since beginning to write for the challenge, I have written a few entries in first person. It seemed to work well for both of the following and I think it's because they were intended to be emotiona...
- Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:41 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLE Challenge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3331
Re: Winners for INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLE Challenge
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- Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:15 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for TRAVELOGUE Challenge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3400
Re: Winners for TRAVELOGUE Challenge
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- Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:16 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Replies: 19
- Views: 22846
Re: Be a Better Writer--CONTEMPORARY FICTION
Jan, do you have a website you go to for writing prompts?
I think this quarter has been harder than usual to come up with an idea because the topics are so wide open. Especially this week.
I think this quarter has been harder than usual to come up with an idea because the topics are so wide open. Especially this week.