No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.Eleanor RooseveltRead more at https://www.brainyquote.com/
Writing and Research
Wednesday Word for November 27, 2019
Today’s word comes from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition Governed or characterized by caprice: Impulsive, unpredictable.Subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic. History According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary: The noun caprice, which first appeared in English … Continue reading Wednesday Word for November 27, 2019
#FreelanceFriday: Building the Freelance Puzzle
Ah, the freelance life. Work when you want, earn lots of money. At least that’s the myth. The truth is, you’ve got to earn your chops first. I've been "freelancing" for two months now. Admittedly, I haven't really been out looking for gigs, I've been trying to get my feet under me while I figure … Continue reading #FreelanceFriday: Building the Freelance Puzzle
Random Quote for November 21, 2019
"A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right."Thomas PaineRead more at Wisdom Quotes
Wednesday Word for November 20, 2019
Today’s word comes from a news article I read earlier this week. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word (C) 2019 JJ ShaunNihilism Part of Speech noun Definition A viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded, and existence is senseless and useless.A doctrine that denies any objective ground of truth and especially of moral … Continue reading Wednesday Word for November 20, 2019
Acting Out
Have you ever tried role-playing to enhance your writing? One place that I get a lot of my writing ideas is at the gaming table. Now, I know not everyone is into table-top role-playing games like me, but the world offers other avenues to “role-play” your writing. Consider hosting a murder mystery dinner party . … Continue reading Acting Out
Notes From A Boomer
I try to stay away from discussing politics and religion because of the divisive nature of those topics in American discourse. However, because of events from this week, I thought it would be an opportunity to share a little American culture from my point of view. I was born into a military family, and I … Continue reading Notes From A Boomer
Wednesday Word for November 13, 2019
Today’s words come from a reader. She asked that I define iterate https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterate and reiterate https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reiterate. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word (C) 2019 JJ Shauniterate, reiterate Part of Speech transitive verb Definition To say or do again or again and again.To utter again or repeatedly.To state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes … Continue reading Wednesday Word for November 13, 2019
The Trouble with Tropes
The Cinderella Trope I’ve been struggling to finish my novel. And I’m not exactly sure why. I have a solid plot, solid characters, and a real place in which to base the story. Part of the solution occurred to me as I laid down for a nap the other day. The whole concept started with … Continue reading The Trouble with Tropes
Standing for Progress
Progress toward my new freelance career is going slowly, to say the least. I have managed to get one important piece installed, though, and that’s the sit-stand addition to my desk. If you sit for a living like most writers, being able to stand up while you work is invaluable. Sitting wasn’t as much of … Continue reading Standing for Progress
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