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| Good day, all. I have three entries for September. With seven, I can award all prizes. Come and join the fun. Any military-themed story or poetry will do. See you there!
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| Nuts and Bolts: “Thought” Verbs In six seconds, you’ll hate me. But in six months, you’ll be a better writer. From this point forward – at least for the next half year – you may not use “thought” verbs. These include: Thinks, Knows, Understands, Realizes, Believes, Wants, Remembers, Imagines, Desires, and a hundred others you love to use... Intrigued? Check out the entire article here. https://litreactor.com/essays/chuck-palahniuk/nuts-and-bolts-"thought"-v... |
| I will think about it. |
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| Brian K Compton notes an echo~ - Me too. It will be difficult to do. |
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| This is a good article and the hidden message is to show, don't tell. Thanks for sharing this link! |
Reply| I was recently exposed to this method of completing a scene. What do you think? Do you use a similar method? It starts with an image only rendered in sight, and then gradually adds more detail. 1. Sight: She was tall, thin, and gawky. Her hair fell straight to her waist and her feet were stuck into the oddest shoes. They looked like black boats, and her bony white ankles protruded out of them like pale masts. 2. Smell: She was tall, thin, and gawky. Her hair smelled of violet and her feet were stuck into the oddest shoes you've ever seen: they looked like black boats, and her bony white ankles protruded out of them like pale masts. 3. Touch: She was tall, thin, and gawky. Her hair smelled of violet and her feet were stuck into the oddest shoes you've ever seen: they looked like black boats, and her bony white ankles protruded out of them like pale masts. Once I'd inadvertently brushed against her arm, and an electrical shock had buzzed through me, as though she was pulsing with a hidden current. 4. Sound: She was tall, thin, and gawky. Her hair smelled of violet, and her feet were stuck into the oddest shoes you've ever seen: they looked like black boats, and her bony white ankles protruded out of them like pale masts. When she walked you heard kallump kaalumph. Once I'd inadvertently brushed against her arm, and an electrical shock had buzzed through me, as though she were pulsing with a hidden current. 5. Taste She was tall, thin, and gawky. Her hair smelled of violet, and her feet were stuck into the oddest shoes you've ever seen: they looked like black boats, and her bony white ankles protruded out of them like pale masts. When she walked you heard kallump kaalumph. Once I'd inadvertently brushed against her arm, and an electrical shock had buzzed through me, as though she were pulsing with a hidden current. When we kissed, I tasted mint toothpaste. Although this is one scene, each added sensory detail made room for plot and character development, until we went from a simple description to a full, complex scene between two characters. Citation: LaPlante, Alice. The Making of a Story: A Norton Guide to Creative Writing. New York: W.W. Norton, 2007. |
| Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Lori Hill In March 2006, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Lori Hill engaged a determined enemy while piloting her OH-58 Kiowa helicopter in Iraq and became the first woman to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism, reported Time Magazine. According to an Army press release, Hill drew fire away from the lead chopper while also providing suppressive fire for the ground troops below. A rocket-propelled grenade hit and damaged her helicopter, yet she continued to provide support to the troops on the ground until they reached safety. After getting shot in one of her ankles, Hill then piloted her damaged aircraft back to the forward operating base, saving her crew and aircraft. Reflecting on the events, Hill told the Army, “I was actually just glad I didn’t pass out and very happy I was able to help the ground guys out, and get our helicopter down safely on the ground.” As we celebrate her courage and sacrifice, I ask that you visit the website and give our monthly contest a try. See you there!
Source: taskandpurpose.com https://taskandpurpose.com/history/6-women-who-fought-in-direct-combat-in-iraq-a... |
| I created a video on the first anniversary of 9/11. The link is below. I did not embed it because there is an age restriction due to showing the towers being hit. Check it out and let me know what you think. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJpELGYUUfw Postscript: Please ignore the mistakes. |
| In the shadows of war, where danger lurked at every turn, Virginia Hall emerged as a remarkable figure. As an American spy during World War II, Hall exhibited unparalleled bravery and resourcefulness. Known by the Gestapo as “The Limping Lady,” she successfully eluded capture while gathering crucial intelligence for the Allies. What made Hall’s accomplishments even more astounding was the fact that she did it all with a prosthetic leg, having lost her limb in a hunting accident. Despite this setback, she became one of the most effective and feared agents of her time. Hall’s audacious spirit and unwavering dedication to the cause inspired those around her and played a significant role in the Allied victory. Her story serves as a reminder that true heroism knows no bounds, and even the most unexpected individuals can rise to greatness in the face of adversity. As we honor her courage and sacrifice, I hope you stop by and check out our monthly contest. See you there!
Source: https://www.medium.com https://medium.com/@zenareda21/10-ordinary-people-turned-extraordinary-heroes-wa... |
Wrong week to run this. Withdrawn.
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| Opens tomorrow! Give it a shot. It will be loads of fun. See you there!
Regards, Averren |
| Thank you all for your continued support. The September congest is now open. See you there!
Regards, Averren |
It is with great pleasure that I announce the winner of our August contest.
All of the entries were so good, the judging so infinitesimally close, I was hard pressed to select only one winner. Thank you, tracker , for your help judging. Honorable mention goes to Writer_Mike  for
"End of mission [Honoring Our Veterans, 8/2024]"  The August contest is closed, and September is officially open. UPDATE: According to the rules, Writer_Mike is upgraded to 2nd Place. Mike, you have my heartfelt apology. Your badge is on the way. Best regards, Averren |
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