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Indianisms: Confusion For The Unwary Reader

  • June 22, 2019
  • All Things Write, Write Better
  • 6 Comments
  • by Dagny
Indianisms - Confusing the Unwary Reader

Indianisms, they do confuse the uninitiated! Indianisms are phrases or words in English which are either Indian in origin or were created through a literal translation of a vernacular phrase. These words or phrases are as often colourful as they are awkward. Some of them come so naturally to us that picking them out of […]

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Spin Me A Tale: Short Story Writing Prompt#7

  • June 20, 2019
  • All Things Write, Short Story Prompt
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  • by Saumya
Spin Me A Tale - Short Story Writing Prompt#7

Spin Me A Tale Series: Incorporate the prompt text below into your short story. The story can be as long or short as you like. Once you have written it, please post the link to your story in the comments below. We would love to read it. If you ask us to, we will give […]

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Author’s Corner: In Case of Capitalization

  • June 18, 2019
  • All Things Write, Write Better
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  • by Dagny
Author’s Corner - In Case of Capitalization

Upper or Lower? Capitalization is the practice of making certain words begin with uppercase or capitalized letters when needed. This hardly seems something that might be confusing. Beginnings of sentences; names of places and people; are to be capitalized. That’s simple enough. But there are other places too where capitalization is to be used—and many […]

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Spin Me A Tale: Short Story Writing Prompt#6

  • June 13, 2019
  • All Things Write, Short Story Prompt
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  • by Saumya
Spin Me A Tale - Short Story Writing Prompt#6

Spin Me A Tale Series: Incorporate the prompt text below into your short story. The story can be as long or short as you like. Once you have written it, please post the link to your story in the comments below. We would love to read it. If you ask us to, we will give […]

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Writing Inspiration: Create An Idea Bank

  • June 11, 2019
  • All Things Write, Write Better
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  • by Saumya
Writing Inspiration - Create An Idea Bank

Creativity and imagination can be a curse. Yes, you heard me! You can have a zillion ideas for your story or novel which can overwhelm you. Alternatively, you can sit staring at a blank page because your creativity just decided that it wants nothing to do you or your editor’s deadlines. We have all been […]

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How To Write Better: Comma Conundrums

  • June 8, 2019
  • All Things Write, Write Better
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  • by Dagny
How To Write Better-Comma Conundrums

A Comma Can Save You From Becoming a Witch! Commas are used to give a pause in a piece of text. They are also used to give emphasis and to clear ambiguity and confusion. As a result, they can save you from becoming a cruel witch! It is true! In this sentence— Pratibha finds inspiration […]

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Spin Me A Tale: Short Story Writing Prompt#5

  • June 6, 2019
  • All Things Write, Short Story Prompt
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  • by Dagny
Spin Me A Tale: Short Story Writing Prompt#5

Spin Me A Tale Series: Incorporate the prompt text below into your short story. The story can be as long or short as you like. Once you have written it, please post the link to your story in the comments below. We would love to read it. If you ask us to, we will give […]

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Short Story: Subject Number Seven (End)

  • June 3, 2019
  • All Things Write, Short Stories
  • 3 Comments
  • by Saumya
Spin Me A Tale Series- Subject Number Sever

“No it’s perfectly alright, you have done enough for me. And it’s getting pretty late, you need to be with your mother. See you then, good night!” “Oh, okay! Good night. See you on Monday!” Kabir said as he watched Amaya hurry to the cab. “Text me once you are home!” he shouted and Amaya […]

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Short Story: Subject Number Seven (Part IV)

  • June 1, 2019
  • All Things Write, Short Stories
  • 2 Comments
  • by Saumya
Spin Me A Tale Series- Subject Number Sever

Amaya guided him with directions and soon they reached her apartment building. Kabir once again got out of the car to go and open the door for her. “Hmmm, I could get used to such chivalry you know. It is rare after all,” Amaya said. “We aim to please, my lady. Always,” Kabir said with […]

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Short Story: Subject Number Seven (Part III)

  • May 31, 2019
  • All Things Write, Short Stories
  • 2 Comments
  • by Saumya
Spin Me A Tale Series- Subject Number Sever

After having changed into his favourite grey t-shirt and navy blue cotton track pants he finally sat down on his bed and stared lovingly at the wall opposite. A major section of the wall was populated with pictures of Amaya, his subject number seven. Adjacent to the wall was a study table with a lamp, […]

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