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I think I get it, Jan, but I'm still pondering a few more questions. Could you also achieve a similar intent while adhering to the definition of a phrase? "Billy stretches toward the cupboard and peers inside. His eyes move slowly from an opened bag of flour, a bottle of vegetable oil, canned b...

Jan, I read, "Sacrament." It's a great piece with a title, that coupled with the last line, blows one away. However, when I began reading, I admit to thinking how much descriptive "tell" dominated the first three paragraphs. I was also surprised at the number of phrases that ende...

Lynn,

Having read your writings, I wouldn't be surprised if it were at least among the top 5. Glad you entered. That might explain why you've been almost MIA.

Blessings,

Lillian

At least you entered, George. And now on to the next one.

Blessings,

Lillian

In that case, you'd use a period and a capital letter. The difference is the verb of the second sentence. If the verb is 'said' or any synonym for 'said,' then use a comma and a lower case letter. If the verb indicates some other action than speaking, then use a period and a capital letter. Ah! Now...

In this sentence, you'd use a lower case. Here's how you can tell: if you made it a capital letter, you'd end up with a sentence fragment. And what about this one, Jan? "There's nothing wrong with me," she responded to my question . Since "she responded to my question" is not a ...

Is there an instance that I haven't thought of where you think using 'by' is more appropriate? I'm not sure if the following example is "more appropriate," ( is that comma in the right place?) or just wrong. :D "Excerpts from The Rose by Amanda McBroom." The excerpt was listed u...

Jan,
This is not a question about writing per se, but I don't know the answer.

When adding your name to the title of an article, what is the right form? Do you use the word, "By." If so, is there a comma after it?



Lillian

Jan wrote:Lillian, did I answer your question?

Absolutely!! I've already pasted your story map and placed in my file. Thanks, ad infinitum.

Lillian

Jan,
I can't tell you how many ideas I often come up with that go no where. How do you turn an idea into a story? I know that it's part creativity/imagination, but is there a specific progressive process that one can use to move pass the idea?

I hope the question is not too general.


Lillian

Since Divine Chocolate supports ethical cacao growers, it is the only brand I will buy. Jan, I've peppered questions throughout this post so I hope it's not too confusing. The following is my example of a compound sentence: Thanks for clearing this up (Do I need a comma here?) Jan and Steve, becaus...

So sorry to fall short! Jan, there's no need for an apology. I appreciate you sharing what you know or have learned, either by instinct or through self-teaching. That's more than I know! So--even though it sounds like you have a handle on objects--don't worry if there is any confusion. Thanks, Stev...

Jan, Here are my two simple sentences - one from a Challenge submission. The sun beams down on his thin, pale face. A bull jumped past the moon. I think past the moon modifies the verb jumped. Also, I know indirect objects are not the topic right now, but I was wondering if one test to determine if ...

Yesterday I submitted my very 1st entry in the Writing Challenge & in my piece I actually stepped out of my comfort zone with what am used to writing; so that's a start! Yeah, Amelia! You ARE off to a start - a great start. Don't forget to throw a brick, I'd love to read it. Blessings, Lillian

Don't mean to pile on in agreement with Jan and Graham, amilli, but this fledgling fiction writer finds reliance on exclamation points an undesirable crutch for me and prevents me, as Jan has said, from searching for words to express my character's emotions. Believe me, I knew VERY little about fict...