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Sunday, March 14, 2010
88 Words About Similes & Metaphors
10:02 PM
I have been taking an online writing class at Gotham Writer's Workshop. One of the students was getting confused about similes and metaphors. It so happened that while I was reading this hilarious blog called How to Write Badly Well, a commenter suggests the author attend Simile School.
I watched that video and it was pretty funny. I then stumbled upon this gem, made by a couple of dopey yet brilliant high school kids: Metaphor Man & Simile Man.
I watched that video and it was pretty funny. I then stumbled upon this gem, made by a couple of dopey yet brilliant high school kids: Metaphor Man & Simile Man.
Twix. All the battles of Troy, in my mouth.
88 Words About Sundays
undays are the best. Why? Because even though my life consists of days blurring into one another, with me rarely aware what day it is...Tuesday? Friday? I don't know, they're all the same to me! But when Sunday rolls around, even if I was thinking Saturday was actually Thursday, I can tell. Sunday feels different than the rest of the days. The birds sing sweeter, and most importantly, coffee is no longer a performance drug - it's just delicious and relaxing. And it makes me want to write. 
Saturday, March 13, 2010
88 Words About Edward
've said it once, and I'll say it again. Edward Cullen would make a perfect boyfriend for a bipolar or otherwise mentally unstable girl. He's rich, indestructible, hot, never sleeps and he's freakin' sparkly.
Rich: Who wouldn't rethink suicide plans when faced with a shopping spree?
Indestructible: Neither fists of fury nor flying dishes have ill effect on the undead.
Hot: See: never sleeps.
Never sleeps: Exactly. Who has time for tears?
and..Sparkly! Diamonds are a girl's best friend. What could be better than a sparkly boyfriend? Not much.
Friday, March 12, 2010
88 Words About Biz Cards
o, I've been hard at work designing new business cards for me, the writer, so I don't seem like a total hack at the Festival of the Book next week when I meet important people. Word on the street is that writers, apparently, should have basic, boring business cards. I tried to design a boring card, I really did. But in the end, it was impossible.
Hopefully I will not be scorned for my madness by people who matter. What do you think? Too crazy?
Sunday, January 31, 2010
88 Words about Daily Drop Cap
ook what I found! Daily Drop Cap's fantastic typography designer, Jessica Hisch creates a daily drop cap that is up for grabs to use in your blog posts! So cool! There are about three full alphabets on there so far, I think. I really wish I was as cool as Jessica - I think this is one of the most awesome daily projects I've seen in a long time. Two of my other faves are my hubby's self-portrait-a-day blog (N8 365) and Noah Scalin's Skull-a-Day blog.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
88 Words About "I'm Baaack!"
'm quite certain nobody on planet earth is visiting this blog anymore due to my...um...break. BUT. I am back. With a vengeance. Here's the deal with me. I am on a rampage to finish a book or two this year and find an agent. I'm taking a writing class at the moment, which will last until March. I am currently working on two stories. One is titled Demons et Merveilles/Demons & Wonders. The other is titled Switchwife. I'd tell you about them, but I'd have to kill you.
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