I'm using the link in Essential Lessons for Beginning Writers.
Will try again - have made several attempts. Maybe you're my lucky charm.
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- Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:26 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--COMMAS ARE TRICKY
- Replies: 47
- Views: 80577
- Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:24 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--AVOID THESE COMMON ERRORS
- Replies: 18
- Views: 39467
Re: Be a Better Writer--AVOID THESE COMMON ERRORS
Jan, The learning continues. Bless you! In your paragraph about imminent and eminent, you describe eminent as outstanding or noteworthy. What then is eminent domain? It seems to be a legal term of someone stealing away property from others for their own gain. Your thoughts? I did not know that a hor...
- Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:52 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--COMMAS ARE TRICKY
- Replies: 47
- Views: 80577
Re: Be a Better Writer--COMMAS ARE TRICKY
Jan, your Commas with conjunctions link is broken. It will not open the lesson.
Judy
Judy
- Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:48 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--COMMAS ARE TRICKY
- Replies: 47
- Views: 80577
Re: Be a Better Writer--COMMAS ARE TRICKY
Hi Jan, I found this short lesson helpful. When I read #6, my initial reaction was to place a comma after bracelet and wrist, however, when I remove the words between the commas, it just didn't make sense. So I'm learning as I go. For example, #6 A gold bracelet, (delete) shimmering on her wrist, (e...
- Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:39 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--CHARACTERIZATION
- Replies: 28
- Views: 52795
Re: Be a Better Writer--CHARACTERIZATION
Jan,
I had the same thought but couldn't figure out how to incorporate the binge foods. Your example gives me clarity. Thanks
Judy
I had the same thought but couldn't figure out how to incorporate the binge foods. Your example gives me clarity. Thanks
Judy
- Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:12 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--CHARACTERIZATION
- Replies: 28
- Views: 52795
Re: Be a Better Writer--CHARACTERIZATION
Being held hostage at the airport by a blizzard in my Hello Kitty PJ bottoms and pilled sweater, I decide to walk around. Boredom has a tendency for my bad habits to emerge. The slightest sliver of boredom triggers my many indulgences, with food being the worst. When I am stuck, I eat. I have many j...
- Mon Sep 28, 2015 6:30 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: LESSON 18--A GREAT BEGINNING #3
- Replies: 36
- Views: 73035
Re: LESSON 18--A GREAT BEGINNING #3
I'll get to my homework later. Just want you to know you are loved and appreciated for the great lessons you provide.
I learn so much from you.
Bless you,
Judy
- Mon Sep 28, 2015 12:34 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Beginnings (#1)--the 4th judging criterion
- Replies: 104
- Views: 199221
Re: Beginnings (#1)--the 4th judging criterion
Working backwards is what I do. I begin with the end in mind. I literally sketch out on paper the final words I want readers to remember. Then I work my way up to the beginning of the story. If you don't have a clue as to where you are going, it's like driving on a road trip to Maine but ending up i...
- Sun Sep 27, 2015 9:05 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--SHE WRITES IN THIRD PERSON
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18031
Re: Be a Better Writer--SHE WRITES IN THIRD PERSON
Jan, I learned a lot in this lesson and did not know more than one third person POV exists. It was eye opening. I've written third person POV using omniscient however I do not have a link to that writing. Thanks for the useful information. By the way, ever since taking some classes, I find myself ed...
- Sun Sep 27, 2015 5:36 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--MEMOIR AND 1ST PERSON NARRATIVE
- Replies: 31
- Views: 130129
Re: Be a Better Writer--MEMOIR AND 1ST PERSON NARRATIVE
I got into my best throw-ready position and hurled the softball hard. Only there was one huge problem, and everyone saw it happen. There was nothing I could have done to stop my momentum. As I began to throw the softball, my left foot pivoted on the grass. By the time I released the ball, it blasted...
- Fri Sep 25, 2015 1:36 pm
- 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
Hi Deb
I see the Request a Report form but nothing on it that indicates I want to participate in the upcoming quarter. The form is specific with topic and title.
Will we have a separate checkbox to indicate, Yes, I want to receive reports? Hope this makes sense.
Judy
I see the Request a Report form but nothing on it that indicates I want to participate in the upcoming quarter. The form is specific with topic and title.
Will we have a separate checkbox to indicate, Yes, I want to receive reports? Hope this makes sense.
Judy
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 1:21 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Writing Lessons Grouped by Relevant Topics
- Replies: 5
- Views: 22504
Re: Writing Lessons Grouped by Relevant Topics
Jan,
Most helpful.
Most helpful.
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 1:19 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Essential Lessons for Beginning Writers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 27993
Re: Essential Lessons for Beginning Writers
Jan, I will be digging into these next.
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 1:17 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Alphabetical List of All Writing Lessons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 26286
Re: Alphabetical List of All Writing Lessons
Thanks Jan. Most helpful.
- Sat Sep 19, 2015 4:38 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--FLOW (the 7th judging criteria)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7851
Re: Be a Better Writer--FLOW (the 7th judging criteria)
Thanks for the feedback, Jan.
I learn a lot from your lessons.
Judy
I learn a lot from your lessons.
Judy