We expect the best to win, so we enjoy Aesop’s fable when the turtle beats the rabbit. We like the underdog. What would happen in a real-life contest between an...
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Our best friends are what we love, and what also loves us. If we love our pets, they won’t usually bite the hands that feed them. So maybe the Bible...
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Great storytelling requires the skillful use of words, but what if we did it with a deck of playing cards. Would that make the story more interesting. You decide. At...
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Descriptive tags are often redundant and therefore unnecessary. What does “imperious” mean. Most readers won’t look it up but will be slightly confused as they read on. Here are ten...
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A vocalist who sings very well might be regarded as exceptional. We might say the same for a talented ventriloquist. But Darci Lynne Farmer’s amazing ability to do both might...
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Perhaps you’ve heard the saying, “It’s not rocket science.” Or maybe this one: “A child could do it.” Are you helped by knowing that? Maybe not, because the truth is,...
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Rowan Atkinson is more than a funny English actor. He is uniquely creative in the way he can play the piano.
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We always know what we mean, but do our readers? That’s where we have to be careful, or we leave them making assumptions as they try to figure out what...
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Anyone who has watched science fiction has seen strange creatures from other planets. Theo Jansen creates amazing beasts that stroll the beach in Holland, seemingly with a life of their...
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If you’ve been diagnosed with Writer’s Block, you need to understand the symptoms and immediately apply the remedy. The disease is common among professionals who have lofty goals and expect...
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Character is a critical key to becoming a person of quality, and it starts in the home!
