(C) 2019 JJ Shaun Today is Friday, the thirteenth day of December. Many in Western cultures consider this day to be unlucky, and some people suffer from triskaidekaphobia, or fear of the number 13. Many theories exist as to why Friday the 13th is considered a day of misfortune. Some folks regard the number of … Continue reading Friday the 13th
Random Quote for December 12, 2019
When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown
Wednesday Word for December 11, 2019
WednesdayWordDay Today’s words come from the newspaper. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word (C) 2019 JJ Shaun Part of Speech adjective Definition Tending or serving to clear from alleged fault or guilt.Applied to evidence that might justify or excuse an accused defendant’s actions, and which will tend to show the defendant is not guilty … Continue reading Wednesday Word for December 11, 2019
Introducing the Style Guide
(C) 2019 JJ Shaun The style guide is an integral part of a Technical Writer’s toolbox. A style guide can help make your documentation clear, concise, and consistent. Several levels exist, from the general to the specific. Many writers turn to the Chicago Manual of Style when they have a grammar or citation question. This … Continue reading Introducing the Style Guide
Random Quote for December 9, 2019
You learn far more from negative leadership than from positive leadership. Because you learn how not to do it. And, therefore, you learn how to do it. Norman SchwarzkopfRead more at https://www.brainyquote.com/
Bringing Tales to Life
(C) 2019 JJ Shaun Life has a way of redirecting us when we least expect it. The loss of a job, a home, or a loved one can change life as we know it. The same applies to your characters. I reached a place in my novel where one of my characters is injured but … Continue reading Bringing Tales to Life
Random Quote for December 7, 2019
Significant anniversaries are solemnly commemorated—Japan's attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, for example.Noam ChomskyRead more at https://www.brainyquote.com/
The Health Care Maze
Ah, the American “health care” system. For the past forty or so years, the “health care” insurance industry in the United States has been a for-profit enterprise, and the CEOs rake in billions for their businesses. It’s not like they care about the health and well-being of the average American. It’s all about the money, … Continue reading The Health Care Maze
Random Quote for December 5, 2019
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.Aristotle
Random Quote for December 4, 2019
Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.Vincent Van GoghRead more at https://www.brainyquote.com/ Note to my readers: I apologize for not having a new word today. My week has been extraordinarily stressful. The Wednesday Word … Continue reading Random Quote for December 4, 2019
