Category: Ramblings of a Writer
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2,000 Words a Day and Dirty Laundry
By Patricia Zick @PCZick One of my fellow bloggers, Doug Oldfield posted on his Writing Fiction Blog reminded me that November starts the National Novel Writing Month or as it’s more affectionately known NaNoWriMo. The goal is for authors to write 50,000 words on a novel during the month of November. A novel averages 80,000-100,000…
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A Revolution for Flowers
By Patricia Zick @PCZick My ability to use and understand language only applies to English. I’m not one of those with an aptitude for languages. Yet I’ve traveled to different countries without much difficulty. I find it refreshing and rejuvenating to observe and use other sense for a change. I quiet myself. Later, I record…
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Tenacity = Writer
By Patricia Zick @PCZick We found this tree while driving through the Rocky Mountains. Its tap roots must be very long in order to find water through the rocks. This aspen tree demonstrates the qualities of tenacity. The word tenacious comes from the Latin tenac, which means “tending to hold fast.” Synonyms for tenacity include…
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Versatile Blogger Award
By Patricia Zick @PCZick This week my blog Writing Tips, Thoughts, and Whims was nominated twice for the Versatile Blogger award by two bloggers I greatly admire. Thank you, So Much To Write, So Little Time and 365 Things to Wrote About. If you don’t follow them already, visit their site. I think you’ll be…
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Juxtaposition – A wonderful word
By Patricia Zick @PCZick I love language. Certain words intrigue me. One of my favorites has always been “juxtaposition.” I love saying the word, but try working it into conversation on a regular basis. My dictionary from college sits on my desk with its torn binding and yellowing pages, but I still use Webster’s New…
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