Blog Carnivals, Revisited
Posted by webmaster | Filed under Weblogs
I recently did an article about blog carnivals.
Recap
In brief, blog carnival occurs when one blog “hosts” writers from other blogs, who write on a topic specified by the host. The blog host will post links to participating writers, and perhaps some description of the work.
In my mind, there are a few benefits.
You get link(s) [...]
Grammar Helper: I vs. Me
Posted by webmaster | Filed under Writing Helper
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I think this one somehow takes hold when we’re kids. A child says, “Billy and me want to go out.” He’s immediately told to say, “Billy and I.” That takes hold, and he says “Billy and I” all the time, whether it’s appropriate or not.
This one is simple. When using I or me with a [...]
Grammar Helper: Who and Whom (simple version)
Posted by Jo | Filed under Writing Helper
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Who and whom are often confused. Even worse, so few people get it right, the right version sounds wrong to most of us! It doesn’t have to be hard at all.
Start by substituting he for who and him for whom.
So, let’s say you have this sentence. Who/whom are you going with? First off, put it [...]
Your Writing Dreams: 20 questions
Posted by Jo | Filed under Writing
A little while ago, I did an entry on Achieving your Writing Dreams.
I thought it would be a fun exercise to think about your ideal writing day. You’ve “made it.” You’re doing exactly what you want to do.
What time do you get up? What’s for breakfast? Do you go right to work with a cup [...]
Grammar Helper: Commas in a series
Posted by Jo | Filed under Writing Helper
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Use a comma to separate items in a list of three or more.
We brought sandwiches, fruit, and salads to the picnic.
or
We brought sandwiches, fruit and salads to the picnic.
Note that the final comma is optional. However, you may find that your writing is clearer at times with the comma. Whichever you choose, be consistent.
Commas should [...]
Grammar Helper: Idea vs. Ideal
Posted by Jo | Filed under Writing Helper
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This is one I see (and hear) all the time!
An idea is a thought. “I had a good idea,” or “That’s the best idea I’ve heard all day.”
Ideal means that something is exceptionally good, even perfect. “Writing is my ideal job.” It can also mean that someone or something stands as an example of perfection. [...]
Grammar Helper: Appraise vs. Apprise
Posted by Jo | Filed under Writing Helper
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To appraise something means to get its value estimated. For example,”Our loan officer says the house must be appraised.”
To apprise is to let someone know about something. So, “We apprised our supervisor of the situation.”
Sixteen Ways to Find More Writing Time
Posted by Jo | Filed under Productivity
I’ve been thinking lately about ways to find more time to write. I’ve been working on that for a while now, since I tend to be pretty busy in general. I’ve made a list of some of the things I’ve tried, and how well they worked for me.
Get up earlier. I’ve tried this one [...]
Novel Excerpt
Posted by Jo | Filed under NaNoWriMo, Novel
Here’s the example of the novel and how I’m doing the outlining that I promised. Of course, all standard copyright applies. Please feel free to link to it here, but please don’t copy it on your own site.
Novel excerpt
I used OpenOffice.org software to write the novel and do the table of contents, which is actually [...]
Short Rant
Posted by Jo | Filed under Miscellaneous
I just wanted to mention that I HATE websites that spew music. Not only is it intrusive, but when I’m somewhere quiet surfing, it’s very annoying.
And I won’t even mention that most of these sites are infringing copyright.
Sigh….
Glad I got that out of my system.
