Have you ever dreamed about werewolves? Alas, I never have, but, as a child, I did once dream a movie (I kid you not) about wolves with opening and closing credits and everything. For #WerewolfWednesday, let’s take a look at dream interpretation when a werewolf appears: According to The Interpretation of Dreams, the appearance of…
Category: Writing Wrongs: Essays on Language
This blog is an opportunity to discuss language – its usage, its limitations, and its beauty—through an array of shorter and longer essays.
Thursday Writing Prompt: Thank You for Not Smoking
Your character has just quit smoking. How does s/he deal with the nic-fits? What possible scenarios come from the irritability?
Thursday Writing Prompt: The Hiker
A hiker deep in the woods comes across a skeleton dressed in his/her exact (and uncommon) outfit. How is it possible?
Thursday Writing Prompt: The Purposeful Flat
While driving on a deserted stretch of road, all four tires of a car suddenly burst. When the wo/man gets out, s/he sees barbed wire was purposely placed across the road. What does the character do next?
Thursday Writing Prompt: Dark Waters
Swimming in the ocean at night, you feel something large scrape along your leg. What happens next (first person POV)? Photo credit: http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=33238&picture=ocean
Thursday Writing Prompt: The Kidnapper
Your main character is riding a bike when s/he sees someone nab a child into a car. What does s/he do?
He said/She said
In writing, “said” is often one of those words we read over or take for granted. It’s almost like “the.” In fact, we often leave it out. But, as writers, sometimes we can get lazy and use “said” plus a modifier to convey a meaning better expressed with a stronger verb. So, as you review…
Thursday Writing Prompt: The Lunch Disaster
Your character is having lunch with either a potential love interest or someone else s/he is trying to impress when s/he knocks over a glass of water with the menu. How does your character handle the situation? Image courtesy: http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=80921&picture=water
Describing home decor
Not all readers enjoy the time spent on describing home decor, but, as a writer, I think that the home can be a showcase for characters’ emotions. You can learn whether someone is wealthy or impoverished, self-entitled or self-loathing, admired or hated. Consider these two examples: The intricate Louis XV desk dominated the room. Martha…
Thursday Writing Prompt: The Barking Dog
The neighbor’s dog has been barking for hours and WILL NOT STOP. How does the main character you are currently writing handle this situation?
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