Writing Vignettes: Here is an example, and what the heck are they?

Vignettes are those little stories that are usually written write very quickly. They can be spur of the moment because they are something you threw down on your pad because you did not want to lose the concept… keep reading

Keeping the plot

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Plot On: Literary Devices to Help Writers Who’ve Lost the Plot

By Gila Green:

Mired in your plot? Consider literary devices. Here are a few plot-oriented literary devices you should keep in your writer’s toolbox: […]

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What is a “Greengrocer’s apostrophe?”

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The Greengrocer’s Apostrophe, and Why You Shouldn’t Buy It!

By Nick Daws:

For those who don’t know, greengrocer’s apostrophe is a term used in Britain (and maybe elsewhere) to describe the incorrect use of apostrophes in plurals.

Not all countries have greengrocers (and thanks to the supermarkets we don’t have as many in Britain as we used to), but they are typically small shops that specialize in selling fruit and vegetables.

Over the years greengrocers acquired a particular reputation for inserting apostrophes where they weren’t required. For some reason this happens especially with […]

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