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Part of a Puppy
My early encounter with the computerized Large Language Model (LLM) occurred when helping students answer “individualized” math tutorial questions. Junior high students had to complete lessons on the computer containing math problems for Algebra. If they did not get enough … Continue reading
The Stubborn Nonconformist
I recall developing my own secret codes as a ten year old. At first I just moved letters from one position to another in the alphabet–an easy to break code. Then I decided that the letters would move depending on … Continue reading
Posted in Literary devices, Style and voice, Writing trends
Tagged AI, artificial intelligence, conformity, fashion, grammar, secret code, Voice, writing style
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Unlearning Information
In high school speech class, when required to give an informative speech, I described the accomplishments of the Anasazi. My speech teacher, whose total pre-Columbian knowledge probably included a few facts about the Mayans and Aztecs asked a pointed question. … Continue reading
The Secret to Emotional Prose
Black Beauty is one of my favorite books because of the emotional nature of the story. As I read it in third grade I cared for that noble horse as his life became a series of downward trends. That was … Continue reading
Posted in Literary devices, Novels, Story structure, Style and voice, Writing trends
Tagged Anna Sewell, Black Beauty, book review, books, Emotion, Fiction
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What Do You See in a Character?
How many times have you read posts in which people argue about the merits of fictional characters? I’ve read enough of these to assume many readers prefer imaginary people to real ones. Fictional characters are often created to be braver, … Continue reading
Posted in Characters, Literary devices, Writer's resource, Writing trends
Tagged archetypes, books, Characters, Creative writing, doppleganger, Fiction, Foil, Protagonist, semi-round, Writing, writing-tips
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Why Not AI?
I write under a curse that requires me to experiment and revise as I create. Despite considering ideas, creating outlines to guide me and re-reading my initial work to improve it, the quality of my writing is not consistent. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
What’s the Big Deal about Readability?
Today, writers rarely use semicolons, which provide a level of pause between a comma and a period. Authors have declared war on adverbs, forms of the verb to be, or filter words that identify a character’s thoughts. Others want to … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction in education, Novels, romance, Writing trends
Tagged Best sellers, bestseller, books, declining literacy, Education, Emily Bronte, grade level, Herman Meville, Literacy, Mark Twain, New York Times, Reading, Writing
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Does the Box Really Matter?
I encountered a young writer who claimed that he always thought “outside the box.” Although many might consider inside the box as a small confining area, much of what we learn to do follows standards, laws, and rules. For example, … Continue reading
Posted in Writing trends
Tagged creative competition, orginality, out of the box, Writing
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Writing for Therapy
The idea of writing as a therapy is not new. Being able to bare these struggles of the soul on a page could make a person feel better—or worse. My desire to write creates more stress than relief, so I … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Drama and movies, Nonfiction, Writing trends
Tagged books, Creative writing, life, Mental health, therapeutic writing, Writing, writing for therapy
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