Q: In what way are authors and musicians similar? A: They try to stay in the right time. As an author of fiction, I reach for the etymological dictionary more than a standard dictionary. Like with any author, I am weary of anachronisms and anachronisms abound. An anachronism in a text, for example, happens when … Continue reading Being in the Right Time: Authors & Etymology. Research & Publish.
Here is the second Goth Grammar comic strip. The first one explored Nauseous vs. Nauseated. Another common mistake is Lay vs. Lie. To lay is to place an object, other than yourself, into a resting position. To lie is intransitive and only refers to one's own body. Here is a good phrase to remember: "I'll … Continue reading Lay vs. Lie ~ [Gothic Grammar #2] Improve writing ability. ESL tips.
Here is a helpful reminder for writers. It's a common mistake to use the word nauseous when one is, in reality, nauseated. Noxious is sometimes used as a synonym for nauseous, in the chance that there is confusion. The mushroom was nauseous. After Sven ate it, he became nauseated and expelled the contents of his … Continue reading Nauseous vs. Nauseated [Goth Grammar #1] Improve Writing Skills. ESL Help.
I am working on a graphic novel. At first, I thought of it as an illustrated book, but then, as always, the writer bends to the power of genre. So, a graphic novel it is. The title is Guide to Ghosts: Why your Grandmother's Name is Stan. Many, if not most, graphic novels (comic books) … Continue reading Oscillating Wildly: Life as a Writer-Illustrator
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