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- Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:23 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Plot Devices
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10805
Re: Plot Devices
Years ago, I may have used the "it was just a dream" a couple of times for the Writer's challenge. The judges who rated them employed the "poetic justice" device.
- Sat Apr 02, 2016 1:54 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Writing Biblical Fiction
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23964
Re: Writing Biblical Fiction
I appreciate all the information and wealth of ideas here, Jan.
Most of my "Biblical Fiction" falls into the #4 category. I do have one that might fit #6. Locusts and Wild Honey, a modern setting for a John the Baptist-type character.
Most of my "Biblical Fiction" falls into the #4 category. I do have one that might fit #6. Locusts and Wild Honey, a modern setting for a John the Baptist-type character.
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 4:10 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--ONOMATOPOEIA
- Replies: 8
- Views: 18040
Re: Be a Better Writer--ONOMATOPOEIA
Because this has been my life the last few months (and for the present). :helpwobble :D Twins Cooing here, grinning there, babies, babies everywhere. A wah, wah here, a wah wah there, small hands twisted in my hair. Bottles filled, diapers full, waking grandma, ma and da, With wah, wah, wah, wah, wa...
- Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:39 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--Formatting Poetry
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12785
Re: Be a Better Writer--Formatting Poetry
Hi Jan, I tend to follow most of the poetry conventions. But, I do like to center most of my poems (perhaps not for a compelling reason, except I like the symmetry). I do have a question. Faithwriters asks that our title not be in the body of the entry. There are times when I write poetry that I fee...
- Sat Oct 03, 2015 12:31 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--CONFLICT
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16332
Re: Be a Better Writer--CONFLICT
In the narrative poem, Casey at the Bat , The Mudville nine were down four to two. The reader longs for Casey to get a whack at the ball. With one inning left and two outs, the outlook wasn't brilliant, especially since Flynn would bat before Casey (and so would Jimmy Blake), and Flynn was a hoodoo ...
- Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:10 am
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for PHOTOS/SOUVENIRS Challenge
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4385
Re: Winners for PHOTOS/SOUVENIRS Challenge
Congrats to the Kanes (1st and 2nd) Wow! And congrats to everyone on the list! I enjoyed reading many of the entries!
- Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:15 pm
- Forum: Best of the Best
- Topic: Best of the Best Contenders - 2015
- Replies: 16
- Views: 27817
Re: Best of the Best Contenders - 2015
Ann Grover must have the record for 1st place finishes in one year. Amazing! And that doesn't even take into consideration all her other EC's this year. Way to write, Ann!
- Mon May 11, 2015 12:32 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer -- RHYME SCHEME
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11439
- Sun May 03, 2015 12:23 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--IMPROVE YOUR RHYMING SKILLS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13178
Re: Be a Better Writer--IMPROVE YOUR RHYMING SKILLS
Hey Jan, I'll post something for homework this week. (I usually do read your lessons even if I don't post homework.) Here's a stanza from a recent entry: The style then raged throughout Paree. Unlike the bird, the bonnet flew Off Paris shelves, then modified — Why feathers three when ten will do? . ...
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 1:18 am
- Forum: Best of the Best
- Topic: Best of the Best Winners - 2014
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15845
Re: Best of the Best Winners - 2014
Congrats, guys! Excellent writing!
- Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:32 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for PIGS MIGHT FLY CHALLENGE
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4778
Re: Winners for PIGS MIGHT FLY CHALLENGE
Many congratulations, winners!
I was very excited to see Verna's name topping this list for her enchanting whimsy. Congrats, dear friend!![Love :love2](./images/smilies/2Love.gif)
I was very excited to see Verna's name topping this list for her enchanting whimsy. Congrats, dear friend!
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- Thu May 02, 2013 8:00 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for CLICK
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10833
Re: Winners for CLICK
Congrats, everyone! Super work!
- Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:18 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for ACHOO!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9714
Re: Winners for ACHOO!
Great work everyone. I enjoyed the creativity from you all this week.
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 3:51 pm
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for SPLASH
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10318
Re: Winners for SPLASH
Super work, everyone! Sincere congrats!
- Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:49 am
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Highest Rankings for ACCENT Challenge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4636
Re: Highest Rankings for ACCENT Challenge
Excellent work, writers! Your accent was completely understood.