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How Good Writers Stay Inspired

Posted on October 16th, 2009 in Writing by Guy Hogan

I slept naked. I woke up because someone had kissed me on the lips. It was my muse.

BBC’s My Story Competition: No Need to Write English

Posted on October 8th, 2009 in Grammar by Lucas Dié

Receiving the entry form for the BBC’s My Story competition, I had a nasty shock. Red letters at the top told me to “Remember, judging is based on how great the story is, not on grammar and spelling.” I suppose this attitude coincides with the recent development that you don’t need to talk proper English to be a speaker either.

Triond Forums: Do They Need a Moderator?

Posted on October 6th, 2009 in Online Writing by Karen Gross

Triond has made many additions and improvements on its website in the year and a half that I have been here. One addition was the forum, a place where the Triond writers could exchange writing ideas, give new users a place to get advice from the more seasoned writers, share solutions for battling writer’s block, and generally get to know the other writers. How has this been working out for us? Rather pathetically, in my opinion.

If You Suck at Grammar Don’t Try Poetry

Posted on October 1st, 2009 in Style by Adam Henry Sears

Poetry is at the pinnacle of the writing endeavour. It is where your skill with the English language counts the most. If you suck at grammar, don’t try poetry; first, learn your language. Maybe this will point you in the right direction.