Is black clothing a magnate or a magnet for animal hair? Does a horse have a main or a mane? Did Native American Indians eat maize or maze?
Confusing Words, Fiction Writing
Confusing Words from Magnate to Marquise
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Fiction Writing, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Animal-Related Superstitions from Around the World
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A superstition is a belief or notion that is not based on reason or knowledge. Most superstitions result from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic or chance. Will saying “white rabbit” on the first day of the month bring you good luck for the rest of the month? What is supposed to happen if an owl gets inside your house?
Confusing Words, Fiction Writing, Words
Confusing Words: Bring vs. Take
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Bring and take are two words that a lot of people are confused about how to use. I’ve heard them used wrong on television shows, in movies, and on radio talk shows. Is there a reason for this confusion? Some people grew up in regions or households where these words were consistently used in the wrong way. Others…
