Here be dragons.
From All WomensTalk: 8 Tips for Giving and Receiving Criticism:
… Read the rest3. Don’t Say Always
Always is an incredibly long time! Don’t use always or never in your criticism. “You never…” is going to make the person feel under attack, and immediately go defensive. If you need to use times, use frequently, or sometimes. This is probably much more accurate anyway, and will stop you using ‘negative’ words!
Quoted from Andre’s A Beautiful Revolution blog
I used to think you needed to see it, to believe it.
But now I realize that to see it, you must first believe it.
Everything is possible. Everything is possible.
Take time to read. The illustrations and the short stories are full of possibilities.
Quoted from Whatever, in an interview with Kelley Armstrong (Canadian paranormal fiction writer). This is her reply when asked about her writing process and how it may have changed over the years she has been writing her books.
… Read the restAfter seventeen books and countless pieces of short fiction, my process still changes. I think now, though, that it’s “shaking things up” rather than refining the process.
Interview questions can seem pretty simple and straight forward but to pull out real information, real passion and have something beyond the standard interview you need to plan out your questions. Brainstorm for questions you want to ask, let one idea lead to another and then another. When you are satisfied that you can’t think of any more questions begin to plot your interview.… Read the rest
Agreeableness:
You are best described as:
TAKING CARE OF OTHERS AND TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF
Words that describe you:
Fair
Considered
Collaborative
Responsive
Sensible
Diplomatic
Contemplative
Indulgent
Rational
A General Description of How You Interact with Others
You are important. So are other people, especially if they are in trouble. You have a tender heart, but you know how to establish and keep personal boundaries.… Read the rest
Rhymes have become something for children. We, as adults, are too sophisticated for the tall wall with the bouncy ball. Why? Once you get into it, going down a few lines at a time you find it gets harder and harder. Rhyming can be a real challenge. See if you can start with five lines, all rhyming but building a story that makes sense.… Read the rest
A cinquain poem is 5 lines long. It has a one word title. Two describing words. Three action words. Four feeling words. Then one synonym for the title (on the fifth line). Try one! Mine is below.
Smile
Open, mysterious.
Twisted, curving lips.
Curious, shy, never expected.
Facetious.
If you want to know more about cinquains:
My friend, Amanda posted this on Facebook today. I don’t hear much from her since she moved out to western Canada (Alberta) but this was worth posting. Sounds like things are going well for her.
Life isn’t about how you survived the storm…..it’s about how you danced in the rain! :>))
From SueBond on Twitter:
I’ve always loved this cheeky yet true quote: “If you don’t take care of your body, where will you live?”