Et Cetera

Et Cetera

If you are someone who likes to gloss over details sometimes, English gives you a wealth of ways to imply that there’s more to say: we have yadda yadda yadda, so on and so forth, and, for those who prefer to end their sentences with a little more gravitas and...
Innie or Outie Conversational Style

Innie or Outie Conversational Style

Are you an innie or an outie, that is, an introvert or an extrovert? Does conversing with people come easily, naturally to you – or do you, like many, require alcohol to ease your way into conversation with others, either strangers or friends? Even better as a...
Anachronistic: a New Label for Me?

Anachronistic: a New Label for Me?

I’ve long resisted labels – for me and others. One reason is that judgment is required, and artificial divisions between people – rather than coming together – develop and then persist. Besides, who needs to – or wants to – be...
Character

Character

September 2 question – Do you have a favorite character archetype you tend to gravitate toward in your writing? Character archetypes matter because they resonate with readers; they are recognisable and intrinsically understood. Using them to our advantage can...