1. One lesson drilled into writers involves banishing "weasel words" from their
work in progress. Zoe M. McCarthy
addresses the use of one of these words, "just." Is it always bad?
2. Donna
L.H. Smith gives tips on getting inside the romantic hero's head. If you're
writing a romance, you'll want to read this post.
3. Breaking
Christian News reports on an archaeologist in Israel
4. Dena Netherton
talks about how love needs memories. I hope you enjoy this beautiful devotion.
5. Readers: If you're
a fan of Amish/Mennonite/Quaker novels, check out this article o Pennsylvania
Colonial Plain People. Christy Distler does an excellent job summarizing
their beliefs and practices during pre-revolutionary times.
Writers: What
"weasel words" have a way of appearing in your writing? Please share.
Readers: What effect
does reading historical fiction have on your interest in various cultures?
Photo Credit: Mike Munchel
Photo Credit: Mike Munchel
2 comments:
Susan: I have trouble keeping the words very and really out of my writing. When I worked my last job, one of my co-workers made the statement," I really, really, really, really" and then finished her thought. I have tried to watch my oral words as well as my written one since.
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