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The effort of writing: Editor's Notes #225 December 15, 2016 |
| Hello, great effort has gone into its writing. --Enrique Jardiel Poncela In this issue: 1. The effort of writing 2. Tickled my funnybone 3. Interesting Web site 4. Writing prompt 1. The effort of writing Usually my writing is lean and to the point. Bear with me as I step off that path in this issue. My reflections on the effort of writing led me to thesaurus entries about effort. Instead of giving you a distilled version where I serve you a completed dish, I decided instead to give you the raw ingredients to make of them what you will. My suggestion is that you read the words slowly, perhaps more than once.You may even choose to come back to the list throughout the week. Let the power of the words challenge and inspire you. deed exploit adventure practice working activity trial take a stab at it trial and error stive struggle strain determination resolution energy pains muscle nerve sinew a long pull action maneuver tactic last resort working proposition plan task attempt engagement obligation commitment =========== 2.Tickled my funnybone Santa's helpers are subordinate clauses. =========== 3. Interesting Web site I used a hard cover book, but you can use an online thesaurus as well. http://www.thesaurus.com/ =========== 4. Writing prompt Choose your own theme word. Use a thesaurus to find a list of related words. I strongly recommend writing the words out by hand because at the least, it slows down the process and forces at least a little reflection on each word as you write it. When your list is complete, reread it as many times as seems good to you. Write a reflection about the exercise. =========== Join Writer's Helper Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WritersHelperEditor Follow me on Twitter @AudreytheEditor Link on LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/audreyowen (Email me first so I know how you know me.) =========== If you know a writer who would appreciate receiving Editor's Notes, forward this issue. If someone has passed this on to you, you can get your own free subscription by signing up at https://www.writershelper.com/newsletter.html |
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