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- Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:14 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--PLAYING AROUND WITH MOOD
- Replies: 12
- Views: 22929
Re: Be a Better Writer--PLAYING AROUND WITH MOOD
James tore the napkin into small pieces. He normally crafted a delicate rose for the waitress. A trick he learned to gain good service. Not today. He anxiously stared out the café’ window. “Lunch was an excellent idea,” he giggled to himself, “we’ve worked together in the same office for years.” He ...
- Sun Apr 30, 2017 12:14 am
- Forum: Rules, Ratings, Judges and Official Info
- Topic: Formatting of Entries
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15683
Re: Formatting of Entries
Thanks! I will try that code next time need to emphasize a word.
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:59 pm
- Forum: Rules, Ratings, Judges and Official Info
- Topic: Formatting of Entries
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15683
Re: Formatting of Entries
I am not sure how to get italics to transfer over. I saw something about using certain keys like left arrow with an "I" in the middle and a right arrow. I don't know how to do this and if that is the way to get a word document to show italics. does that mean you put left arrow before the w...
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 3:42 pm
- Forum: Ask an Editor
- Topic: capitlization
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8807
capitlization
I have trouble with capitalization. One specific question I have is capitalizing something that you don't want capitalized because it will give away the plot. One example is my story, "She had a Moose". Moose is the nickname of a big burly guy. The intent is to deceive the readers into thi...
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 4:56 pm
- Forum: Ann's Grammar Basics
- Topic: And and Then, and spacing after period...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18673
Re: And and Then, and spacing after period...
Great tip. I was wondering why I kept getting the critique "spacing". I guess my typewriting days clouded my desire to find the truth, and the truth set me free. Whoopee!
- Sat Feb 25, 2017 12:15 am
- Forum: Rules, Ratings, Judges and Official Info
- Topic: Writing Challenge Feedback Reports and Rating Categories
- Replies: 23
- Views: 117360
Re: Writing Challenge Feedback Reports and Rating Categories
Deb, I just signed up for the writing program. One point that is required is to go to the writing challenge and critique other writings. When I put my challenge entry in I check a box saying that I want to be critiqued. How will I know that others have checked the box? I assume that I am only to giv...