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DID YOU KNOW…nope can be a verb, an adjective and a noun…
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
…and lots of other things, especially when used online. I discovered the flexibility of this term when reading Sentence First, the blog of an Irish scientist and linguist who has fascinating things to say about the English language. Nope out can mean “wimp out, especially in a gaming context,…
Get to the friggin’ point
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
Get to the point. How many times have I said this to my kids when I have been involved in agonizing conversations along the lines of: “and then, you know, he said, whatever, and I said yeah, I know, right?” I’ve also said this about…
Your Advice
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Wow! Just… Wow! Since yesterday, I’ve already had 30 wonderfully helpful comments. I can’t thank you enough! I’ve refrained from replying until everyone has had a chance to speak, so I’ll wait another day or two before I properly respond. For now, I just wanted to tell you how welcome your help…
The Benefits of Writing a Terrible First Novel
Originally posted on Words of Margaux:
? As some of you may know, I recently completed a novel for the first time. After two failed attempts to complete manuscripts before, just the fact that I wrote “The End” was an accomplishment to me. I took some time away from the book in attempt to return…
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