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- Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:25 am
- Forum: Ann's Grammar Basics
- Topic: Principle Parts of a Verb - And How to Use Them Properly
- Replies: 12
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Re: Principle Parts of a Verb - And How to Use Them Properly
Hi Jan! Thank you for your response. I'm sorry as I was in the dark about Ann's surgery. I wish her well and speedy recovery. I mention the Present Participle( the -ing form) for common benefit/interest so that we can explore this area of grammar to develop our skills in writing. It is an open discu...
- Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:39 am
- Forum: Ann's Grammar Basics
- Topic: Principle Parts of a Verb - And How to Use Them Properly
- Replies: 12
- Views: 24804
Re: Principle Parts of a Verb - And How to Use Them Properly
Hi ! What I really meant was these examples used here. The wind was howling. The leaves were rustling. The dogs were barking nervously. These sentences set the scene for something about to take place in a narrative. Other examples are: Jim walked out of the room, shouting angrily at everybody. "...
- Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:19 am
- Forum: Ann's Grammar Basics
- Topic: Principle Parts of a Verb - And How to Use Them Properly
- Replies: 12
- Views: 24804
Re: Principle Parts of a Verb - And How to Use Them Properly
Hi Ann!
Is the Present Participle another part of a verb? Does it serve any useful purposes in fiction and non-fiction writing?
Thank you.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Caleb
Is the Present Participle another part of a verb? Does it serve any useful purposes in fiction and non-fiction writing?
Thank you.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Caleb
- Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:42 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--WHAT'S YOUR QUESTION?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 28886
Re: Be a Better Writer--WHAT'S YOUR QUESTION?
Hi Jan!
Thank you very much for your valuable advice and tips! I've leaned a lot.We appreciate you.
Regards
Caleb
Thank you very much for your valuable advice and tips! I've leaned a lot.We appreciate you.
Regards
Caleb
- Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:10 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--WHAT'S YOUR QUESTION?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 28886
Re: Be a Better Writer--WHAT'S YOUR QUESTION?
Hi Jan! It's 11:53am here so it's 'unsociable' for me to drop you this note. I've read the latest discussion with interest. Like Abraham's , I'm sure you won't abandon the Forum if there are at least 10 or more of us here in this city of learning to be a better writer. Would you mind giving me some ...
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:00 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Jan's New Writing Lessons--TRANSITIONS
- Replies: 27
- Views: 39670
Re: Jan's New Writing Lessons--TRANSITIONS
Hi Jan!
Thank you very much for affirming me,and I certainly have some problems with spacing and the use of space bar. The window is pretty small when I try to type out the story or my question. This is the main takeaway for me.
With much appreciation
Caleb
Thank you very much for affirming me,and I certainly have some problems with spacing and the use of space bar. The window is pretty small when I try to type out the story or my question. This is the main takeaway for me.
With much appreciation
Caleb
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:01 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Jan's New Writing Lessons--TRANSITIONS
- Replies: 27
- Views: 39670
Re: Jan's New Writing Lessons--TRANSITIONS
Hi Jan! Thank you very much for answering my question. You've indeed clarified my thoughts and helped me understand such writing style from an experienced editor's point-of-view. I must admit I am still very much a greenhorn in creative writing. May I have a go at the TRANSITIONS homework. As the gu...
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:34 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Jan's New Writing Lessons--TRANSITIONS
- Replies: 27
- Views: 39670
Re: Jan's New Writing Lessons--TRANSITIONS
Hi Jan! I've a burning question to ask you. I hope you don't mind if I go off on a tangent here. What's your view on not using punctuation marks to write a narrative. We have to get Tim, he told us. Who do we have to get? Tim, we all said. Who do we have to get? He said. Tim, we said again, louder t...
- Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:26 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be A Better Writer--ALLUSION
- Replies: 32
- Views: 54754
Re: Be A Better Writer--ALLUSION
Hi Jan!
Thank you very much indeed. The penny dropped. In passing, I learned the hymn Dare To Be Daniel from a New Zealand missionary when I was young man in Malaysia. Incidentally, I remember him fondly as I am much indebted to him.
Regards
Caleb
Thank you very much indeed. The penny dropped. In passing, I learned the hymn Dare To Be Daniel from a New Zealand missionary when I was young man in Malaysia. Incidentally, I remember him fondly as I am much indebted to him.
Regards
Caleb
- Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:57 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be A Better Writer--ALLUSION
- Replies: 32
- Views: 54754
Re: Be A Better Writer--ALLUSION
Hi Jan! What about this situation which I have just created. 'Joe resolutely refused to clinch his business deals through underhand methods or succumb to what his colleagues' advice to offer gifts as carrots. He even resisted his boss's strong hint at doing it. He really dared to be a Daniel in his ...
- Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:26 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be A Better Writer--ALLUSION
- Replies: 32
- Views: 54754
Re: Be A Better Writer--ALLUSION
Hi Jan!
Would you think that this can be a case of double allusion here if I write:-
We too are blessed like Joash,' hidden in the house of the Lord.'
The direct allusion is 2Kings 11:1-4 and a reminder of the closing words in Psalm 23: 6.
Just a curious question!
Caleb
Would you think that this can be a case of double allusion here if I write:-
We too are blessed like Joash,' hidden in the house of the Lord.'
The direct allusion is 2Kings 11:1-4 and a reminder of the closing words in Psalm 23: 6.
Just a curious question!
Caleb
- Tue Nov 05, 2013 4:03 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be A Better Writer--ALLUSION
- Replies: 32
- Views: 54754
Re: Be A Better Writer--ALLUSION
Answer to (1) And (4) Hi Jan! (1) I came across an allusion made by Lincoln to the Declaration of Independence when he spoke of " a nation dedicated to the preposition that all men are created equal." (4) I totally agree with you that many readers, especially those with no American History...
- Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:56 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--ASK AN EDITOR/WRITER/Etc.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 67862
Re: Be a Better Writer--ASK AN EDITOR/WRITER/Etc.
Dear Jan And Shann
Thank you very much for the prompt response to my questions about the use of dashes. All three examples are meant to use dashes. It was my ignorance that has caused the typos.
Regards
Thank you very much for the prompt response to my questions about the use of dashes. All three examples are meant to use dashes. It was my ignorance that has caused the typos.
Regards
- Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:17 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--ASK AN EDITOR/WRITER/Etc.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 67862
Re: Be a Better Writer--ASK AN EDITOR/WRITER/Etc.
Hi Jan! I'm a newbie and have enjoyed reading your stuffs very much. I find your forum enlightening and stimulating. I hope you don't mind if I go back to the use of dashes. Is it appropriate to use dashes in dialogue in these manners? 1 " Look!" cried Alf. " There's a rainbow -over t...