I love a well placed adjective. Key words: well placed. An adjective is: a descriptive word or phrase that modifies a noun. An adjective describes a noun. An adverb describes a verb. An adjective tells what a noun is (hot, bright, solid, thin), whereas an adverb describes how something is (slowly, mildly, carefully). The bright … Continue reading Adjectives
Month: October 2016
Feeling down?
I check the articles on Writer's Digest from time to time. They've always got short, to the point advice on writing. I had to share this one: http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/7-reasons-writing-a-book-makes-you-a-badass
Book Review: The Maltese Falcon (4/5)
Genre: Fiction, Detective Copyright - 1929 You know the phrase, "Oldie but Goodie?" Or "golden oldies?" Both of those apply to The Maltese Falcon. Originally published in 1929, this piece is timeless. This book has been around for 87 years (I used a calculator) and it still popular. Sure, it has characters and plot devices that … Continue reading Book Review: The Maltese Falcon (4/5)