Adding new words to my vocabulary is something I really like to do. Since I like learning new words so much, I receive a new word each day in my email. Today’s word was spitchcock.
New Words Learned, Words
Spitchcock vs. Spatchcock
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Tag: Alfred Hitchcock
Fiction Writing
When to Start a New Paragraph
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A paragraph is a section of your story. All of the sentences in your paragraph should be about one chunk of information.
Confusing Words, Fiction Writing, Words
Confusing Words: Deep-seeded vs. Deep-seated
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When looking to describe something, such as loyalty, a grievance, etc, that is firmly implanted or established, it is tempting to say that it is deep-seeded. After all, a seed is buried deep beneath the dirt. Which of the following would be correct?A) Shelby’s hatred of mushrooms is deep-seated.B) Shelby’s hatred of mushrooms is deep-seeded.…
Fiction Writing, Phobias, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Omphalophobia, the Fear of Belly Buttons
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We all have them. As unique as a fingerprint, this scar left behind by the umbilical cord is a source of fear for some people. What is it about belly buttons that frighten them so much? Whether you fear belly buttons or not, there are ways you can use this phobia in your writing. Facts…
