45 ways to avoid using the word 'very'
Writers Write is your one-stop resource for writers. Use these 45 ways to avoid using the word ‘very’ to improve your writing. Good writers avoid peppering their writing with qualifiers like ‘very’ and ‘really’. According to Collins Dictionary: ‘Padding is unnecessary words or information used to make a piece of writing or a speech longer. Adding modifiers, qualifiers, and unnecessary adverbs and adjectives, weakens your writing. This post gives you 45 ways to avoid using the padding word ‘very’. Three Telling Quotes About ‘Very’ “Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very;’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be. If you enjoyed this, you will love: Top Tip: If you want to learn how to write a book, sign up for our online course. by Amanda Patterson © Amanda Patterson
12 Enjoyable Names for Relatively Common Things
Fancy yourself a logophile ... and didn't have to look up "logophile"? See if you know these 12 words for common things. 1. The plastic table-like item found in pizza boxes is called a box tent and was patented in 1983. Most people in the biz now call it a pizza saver. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Getty Images 9. 10. 11. 12. What are some of your favorite extra ordinary/extraordinary words? For 12-12-12, we’ll be posting twenty-four '12 lists' throughout the day.
Augusten Burroughs
Life[edit] Burroughs was born Christopher Richter Robison in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the younger of two sons to poet Margaret Robison and John G. Robison, former head of the philosophy department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is the younger brother of fellow memoirist John Elder Robison. He was raised in Massachusetts, including the towns of Shutesbury, Amherst, and Northampton. Burroughs dropped out of school after the sixth grade and obtained a GED at age 17. Augusten Burroughs discusses his road to writing, sobriety and the Turcottes over dinner in the East Village. In a January 2005 interview, reflecting on his life with his (now former) partner, graphic designer Dennis Pilsits,[4] Burroughs said paying tax should allow same-sex couples full legal entitlements: "That's what gay people need to be allowed to do – get married. Burroughs was presented with a special Trustee Award at the Lambda Literary Awards in 2013.[7] Controversy[edit] Film and television[edit]
How Famous Companies Got Their Names
Ever wondered about how famous brands got their names from? Here are a couple of explanations. Via
J. M. Coetzee
John Maxwell "J. M." Coetzee (/kʊtˈsiː/, kuut-SEE;[1] born 9 February 1940) is a South African novelist, essayist, linguist, translator and recipient of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Literature. He relocated to Australia in 2002 and lives in Adelaide. [2] He became an Australian citizen in 2006.[3] In 2013, Richard Poplak of the Daily Maverick described Coetzee as "inarguably the most celebrated and decorated living English-language author".[4] Before receiving the 2003 Nobel Prize in Literature, Coetzee was awarded the CNA Prize (thrice), the Prix Femina Étranger, The Irish Times International Fiction Prize and the Booker Prize (twice), among other accolades. Early life and academia[edit] Coetzee spent most of his early life in Cape Town and in Worcester in Cape Province (modern-day Western Cape) as recounted in his fictionalized memoir, Boyhood (1997). Novels[edit] In addition to his novels, Coetzee has published critical works and translations from Dutch and Afrikaans.[19] Achievements[edit]
The 10 Commandments From a Dog's Perspective
1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years; any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you adopt me. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Author Stan Rawlinson1993
3 Books Every Writer Needs to Read - Olle Lindholm
“The pen is the tongue of the mind” – Cervantes So you want to be a better writer? No, this is not the name of a new TV show, but it might as well be. To kick ass on your future audition, you must read the following three books. 1. Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr and E.B. This little gem of only 51 pages is the benchmark to clear and concise writing. 2. Read more practical and insightful advice on how to remove the fluff, and sparkle your writing with incredible prose. 3. This was the first book I ever read where I actually felt that my writing improved. BONUS: Net Words by Nick Usbourne. Which books on writing have you read? Photo by Keith Williamson
47 Ways to Fine Tune Your Brain
Your brain is a complex organ. It is the controller of your body, your thoughts, your state of mind and your ultimately your life. There are some who abuse it, some who under- use it, and some who overuse it to the point of meltdown. In this article we’ll look at dozens of tactics that will help you maintain your brain into old age and help to increase your mental agility and cognitive development. Don’t try and multitask; it can’t be done. wired.com/wiredscience/2009/08/multitasking/">proven scientific fact. Scientists now know that our brains continuously make new neurons throughout our lives and it does this in response to the what we do in our lives.
Ask The Writer: What novels are “must reads” for fiction writers?<br />
What novels are “must reads” for fiction writers? Ask a hundred different authors this question and you’ll get a hundred different lists. There’s no definitive list of “must reads” for fiction writers, so you’ll have to do some exploring to find or make the list that’s right for you. In fact, creating and reading through your own personal “must reads” can be a master class in the novel tailored to your aesthetics and needs. Don’t know where to start? Of course, recommendations are only as relevant as the list’s creator. Also, consider the winning novels from honors like the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction and the National Book Award. You may even find your favorite writer has discussed his or her own personal “must reads” in interviews. Don’t forget niche lists. This is your list, so pick and choose as you see fit. Our writing expert is Gotham teacher, Brandi Reissenweber.
21 Day Raw Food Reset | How to Reclaim Your Get-Up-And-Go in 21 Days… Or Less!
December 2013
It was such a pleasure to see James Whale’s two Universal Frankenstein movies at the Picture House over the last couple of weeks. Watching films on the big screen which you are personally familiar with, and whose plots offer no surprises, you tend to focus on incidental details or on forgotten moments and supporting characters. I particularly enjoyed the performances of Dwight Frye in both Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. The accursed stairs - Fritz answers the door, eventually There’s a wonderful moment during the storm-lashed creation sequence when he hobbles down the winding, gothic stone staircase in Frankenstein’s ruined watchtower laboratory with his stick and lantern to answer the echoing knock on the door. Fritz enjoying his work Frye turns up once more as Karl in Bride of Frankenstein, a completely different henchman, his hair flattened and teeth given rotten discolouration. Ygor contemplates further evildoing Una O'Connor prepares to let fly Entering the underworld
