English can be a very challenging language. Some pairs of words can be particularly tricky. Found a list from LibroEditing incredibly useful for both first-time clarification and review; I had to share. Via LibroEditing: All the Troublesome Pairs
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The Business of Getting Published (Wreadcast .3)
I've been a writer all of my life, but it was only when I made a mental shift that my works began to find regular publication. I'm pleased to share some of that story here, including the rules I use to bring a business discipline to submitting creative writing to editors. (Audio points summary: … Continue reading The Business of Getting Published (Wreadcast .3)
How Do You Pronounce “WREADITOR”? (Wreadcast .1)
This is the first in a potential series of audio posts on WREADITOR, this time answering the question of how to pronounce the name itself.
Sunshine Blogger Award
First, a big thank you to nominator The Shining Gem for providing an opportunity for many to try out this award tag! After enjoying answering One Lovely Blog, I thought I'd carry through next on this one . . .
The One Lovely Blog Award
I was very surprised and pleased to receive my first blogging award nomination, thanks to Vikram Here. Let me get right to it:
Presenting Micropoetry
Whether it's haiku, scifaiku, or other minimalist forms, I've been enjoying writing micropoetry for several years now. The small sizes fit nicely into a hectic life. Let's look at some options WordPress affords for presentation. Troubled by the automatic double-spacing when sharing your poetry? You can try using the <pre> tag in your coding. I've … Continue reading Presenting Micropoetry
Revisiting Old Journals
So, beside me I have a stack of my notebook journals stretching from early elementary school to about a week ago. I'm relieved I've kept so many of them, mostly. Who knows for whom they were intended on an entry-to-entry basis, but I'm happy I have them here this moment to re-read and interpret in … Continue reading Revisiting Old Journals
Copy Editors Matter (via Northern Editorial)
Yesterday copy editors on Twitter came out in solidarity with their colleagues in the New York Times. The paper is reported to be shifting to be more reporter focussed and is cutting down on the number of copy editors in the team from over 100 to around 50. And expecting the same level of accuracy […] … Continue reading Copy Editors Matter (via Northern Editorial)
Music to Edit By
I haven't figured out why it happens, but sometimes there are spells in which I forget the power of music to change my state of mind. Maybe I worry reflexively that it will just add noise to already overloaded moments. Or maybe I worry reflexively that music will disconnect me too much from those I … Continue reading Music to Edit By
Tip of the Cap: My Favorite Classic Writers
I assume you are here to look over a fellow writer's reading shelf. And to nod your head, scowl, discover a new reading lead, and/or see what everyone else is still reading these days. That's what I do, at least. What I won't do, though, is attempt to rank these fine penslingers. Would you do … Continue reading Tip of the Cap: My Favorite Classic Writers
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