Group Writing Project final list
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The group writing project on ProBlogger has finished.
The final list of 343 submissions can be seen here. Some very interesting posts have been included, along with some really bizarre and eyecatching titles. I haven’t had a chance yet to sample more than a few of them. Heaps of interesting posts and fascinating sites to visit.
Darren on ProBlogger claims it is the biggest “How to…” list of blog posts ever assembled. I am sure he is probably right.
My contribution is called: “Do Blackbirds swoop? How to deal with aggressive birds.” It has been posted on my birding blog.
Just a thought
If mum’s the word, what’s the sentence???
The Importance of Proofreading
I love creating new stories, articles, poems and blog entries. What I don’t enjoy is proofreading them afterwards. I find it tedious. I sometimes even find it a tad boring. I know how the story ends. Or I want to get on with the next project.
Over the last six months I have written a total of over 500 articles on my three blogs. In that time I have learned of the importance of proofreading. When you write so much you must spend to time and effort on getting your writing as near to correct as you can given the time restraints. This has taught me the importance of rapid proofreading. I know I still miss things, small typos, missed words and so on. But I am getting better. With fewer mistakes. It takes effort – but it is still a little tedious.
Anne, on her blog The Golden Pencil has written a post about “How to Proofread Your Own Writing.” She has given some very good strategies on this topic.
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New Writing Project
Darren Rowse on ProBlogger has done it again. He has challenged readers to a new Group Writing Project.
This time the challenge is to write and post a new “How to..” article and send the link to him. I was writing an article on my birding blog and realised half way through how to turn it into a “How To” article. I wrote an article on how to deal with aggressive birds. This is timely here in Australia, with many birds in breeding mode. In particular, Australian Magpies can be very aggressive towards anyone who wanders near their nest.
An added bonus – Darren has arranged for about $1800 worth of prizes for this writing project.
Links and related articles:
- Do Blackbirds Swoop? How to deal with aggressive bird behaviour – my contribution to the writing project.
- Sixteen Scintillating Short Story Starters – my contribution to the “Lists” project.
Writing Hint #11 Metaphors
Metaphors, similes and idioms are literary devices that add so much colour to our writing. When used carefully they are like diamonds sparkling in the sun. Your poetry can become little gemstones and your prose a goldmine of beauty.
Come on Trevor. That’s laying it on a bit thick.
But it remains true that metaphors, similes and idioms, used wisely, can enhance one’s writing and your writing begins to paint a glorious canvas for the reader. It needs to be said, however, that they need to be used carefully. Mixing your metaphors can lead to mixed up readers. Using metaphors carelesslessly quickly becomes a literary minefield. Careless writing is like trying to climb a greasy pole; it gets you nowhere fast.
The following writing hint says it beautifully:
“Even if a mixed metaphor sings, it should be derailed.”
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