Words and Phrases
Meanings of the many words and phrases we run across in reading and writing.
Commonly Misused Words 
“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” That is a line, said by Inigo Montoya in one of my favorite movies, The Princess Bride.
When writing, when we need to be sure of the meaning of the words we use. Confusing Words
Halloween Words
Following are some spooky words associated with this time of year. Maybe you could put some of these words to use in the Halloween writing prompts I have suggested in previous articles. Homonyms
A treasury of words that sound alike, yet are spelled differently and have different meanings. Horse Words and Phrases
Horses were once very important in our economy. People depended upon them for transportation. Since they were once our mode of transportation, there were also people who sold horses to make a living. More Commonly Misused Words
I am constantly amazed by how many people (including myself) misuse words. Meanings, as well as pronunciations, are always misunderstood. In this article I’m going to talk about some of the words that are commonly misused in writing, as well as in speaking. Phrases
In speaking and in writing, there are many phrases that are used. But where did these phrases originate? What are their meanings? Researching phrases and how they originated is one way to come up with ideas for stories. Redundant Expressions
Redundant Expressions that we commonly use. Vocabulary, Why Bother?
Words are magical and just the right word can make a story come to life. The English language is complex, yet beautiful. Fiction Writing Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Fiction Writing Site Map
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