When we last joined Moxie, she thought she had witnessed a jewel heist, but when the dust settled nothing appeared to be missing . . . During the rest of the parade Moxie felt accosted by stench. Every few feet brought a wave of yet another foreign smell. A hint of honey or beeswax loftedContinue reading “The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe Episode Three”
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Write Like the Masters: Hemingway vs. Subordination
I enjoyed reading Write Like the Masters by William Cane. The book included fun facts about the writing habits of some great authors and also included interesting techniques to emulate these authors. One part of the chapter about Ernest Hemingway really grabbed my attention, the part about subordinating conjunctions. According to William Cane, “If youContinue reading “Write Like the Masters: Hemingway vs. Subordination”
Revision: Overused Words
An important aspect of revision is the hunt for overused words. One good way to do that is to use the “Find” option in your word processor: type the culprit in the find field and see how many times you’ve used it and where it is located. Each writer has different words they tend toContinue reading “Revision: Overused Words”
Exploring the senses – Hearing
Auditory stimuli have the ability to trigger physical reactions. The calming sound of rolling waves, or the alarming jolt caused by a popped balloon can influence how we act and feel. Sounds, especially music, can also trigger memories. Exercise: To explore hearing, each member of writing group brought a song to listen to. As weContinue reading “Exploring the senses – Hearing”
Experience Writing 