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24.01.2022 Transcription . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . Image: Tumblr by lullabyknell Text: Can I just talk for a moment about how much I love how, if you know them well, words don't have synonyms? English, for example, is a fantastic disaster. It has so many words for things that are basically the same, and I find there's few joys in writing like finding the right word for a sentence. Hunting down that peculiar word with particular meaning that fits in seamlessly in a structure, so the story flows on by without any bumps or leaks. Like how a shout is typically about volume, while a yell carries an angry edge and a holler carries a mocking one. A scream has shrillness, a roar has ferocity, and a screech has outrage. This is not to say that a yell cannot be happy or a holler cannot be complimentary, or that they cannot share these traits, but they are different words with different connotations. I love choosing the right one for a sentence, not only for its meanings but for how it sounds when read aloud. (Do I want sounds that slide together, peaceful and seamless, or something that jolts the reader with its contrast? Snap!) I love how many words for human habitats there are. I love how cottage sounds quaint and cabin sounds rustic. I love steadiness of house, the elegance of residence, the stateliness of manor, and tired stubbornness of shack. I love how a dwelling is different to a den. And I love how none of them can really touch the possessive warmness of all the connotations of home. Words are great.

19.01.2022 A helpful reference for common mistakes

12.01.2022 Transcription . . .... . . . . . . . . Image description: text tweet Steven Brust, pjf @StevenBrust Preheat readers to just below boiling. Saute several cliches until they're translucent. Add 1 tbsp of whine and 2 cups spicy dialogue Simmer until inconsistencies have evaporated. Cover characters in mixture in roasting pan Cook until hearts break. There. The perfect plot roast