Today’s word comes from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A government in which a small group exercises control especially for corrupt and selfish purposes.Government by the few.A form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons or in a dominant … Continue reading Wednesday Word for April 29, 2020
Writing and Research
Random Quote for April 27, 2020
“The beginning is always today.”~Mary Wollstonecraft Mary Wollstonecraft, English writer, philosopher, and women's rights advocate, was born on this day in 1759.
Getting to Know Your Characters
(C) 2020, JJ ShaunTalking to my characters. As writers, we frequently stare at a blank page and struggle to find a place to begin our stories. We know what we want to write, we just don’t know where to start. I know I do, and judging by the social media comments, a lot of you … Continue reading Getting to Know Your Characters
Random Quote for April 25, 2020
"I cannot abide stupidity, in myself or in others."~Ginger Rogers American actress, dancer, and singer Ginger Rogers died on this day in 1995.
Playing to Write
(C) 2020, JJ ShaunPutting game tiles together to create a unique playing field. I’ve been getting more into the heads of my characters lately. The introductory tale of this series of short stories centers on three young members of an uber-rich family. They get caught up in a set of circumstances they never, in their … Continue reading Playing to Write
Random Quote for April 23, 2020
“A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.”~William Shakespeare The Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare, was born on this day in 1564.
Wednesday Word for April 22, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition Incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority.The crime of saying, writing, or doing something that encourages people to disobey their government.The crime of creating a revolt, disturbance, or violence against lawful civil authority with the … Continue reading Wednesday Word for April 22, 2020
Trivia: National Kindergarten Day
(C) National Day Calendar National Kindergarten Day is observed on the birthday of Friedrich Wilhelm August Fröbel, a German educator. Fröbel realized that children had unique learning needs, and coined the word “kindergarten” as a place to grow and nurture our youngest citizens. Formerly called “infant schools,” the word “kindergarten”, or “garden of children” in … Continue reading Trivia: National Kindergarten Day
Random Quote for April 20, 2020
“I guess one of the ways that karma works is that it finds out what you are most afraid of and then makes that happen eventually."~Cheech Marin Cheech Marin, and his comedy partner, Tommy Chong, are most famous for their marijuana-themed Cheech & Chong comedy albums and movies. For those who celebrate, Happy 4/20 Day.
Snapshots in Time
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun When I was in junior high, my best friend Sue tried to get me to keep a journal. I never got the hang of keeping a daily diary. Instead, I learned to write hard feelings on paper and just ignore the carefree days. I wish I had some of those early … Continue reading Snapshots in Time
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