Sometimes, I fear that I'm a word snob. I tried to get into the Reddit forums, but those "writers" shot me down with flaming arrows. Apparently, according to the "writers" on Reddit, I am a snob for using semicolons. It makes me look like I'm "showing off my knowledge of grammar," and "rubbing it in … Continue reading Word Snob
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Writing from the POV of the Opposite Sex
I beta read, and I've seen a pattern in how men and women write differently. This doesn't mean one is better than the other, but it is a testament to how our brains process information in different ways. Once you recognize that difference and see in what ways men write and in what ways women … Continue reading Writing from the POV of the Opposite Sex
Noun Phrases and Nouns
Sally looked at Bertha. The redhead smiled back at the blonde. The younger sister laughed and the other laughed, too. Mr. Johnson laughed the loudest. Sometimes, nouns are replaced with noun phrases, such as in the example. But, who's blonde? Who's redheaded? Is Sally or Bertha older? Who's Mr. Johnson? A teacher? Friend? Relative? If … Continue reading Noun Phrases and Nouns
