Monthly Archives: December 2016

Adjectives can be sexy, ask a noun

Posted on December 22, 2016 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Use a moderate number of penetrating descriptors to adorn the plainest of nouns with character and leave readers with a lasting impression of your story. Continue reading →

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Gerund, you sly dog–Part 2: Example

Posted on December 6, 2016 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Examples of a gerund, using the word growing.    

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O Gerund, you sly dog!

Posted on December 4, 2016 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

What is a gerund? You’ve heard this term before; now here is an illustration to help you remember what it is. Look for examples in my next post. Stay tuned.

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