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Sensory Sentences Exercise #1

January 27, 2022 ~ Jamal H. Goodwin Jr. ~ Leave a comment

From a list of strong verbs, strong nouns, and using all five senses, I paint with my words.

Word Choice Exercise #2

January 25, 2022 ~ Jamal H. Goodwin Jr. ~ 3 Comments

Here I practice creating vibrant dialogue for distinct characters.

Word Choice Exercise #1

November 30, 2021November 29, 2021 ~ Jamal H. Goodwin Jr. ~ Leave a comment

Here I practice creating vibrant dialogue for distinct characters.

Construction Variations #1: To _ Is To _

November 28, 2021January 27, 2022 ~ Jamal H. Goodwin Jr. ~ 1 Comment

Today's Construction: To __ is to ___

Literary Devices: Hypotaxis

November 20, 2021November 30, 2021 ~ Jamal H. Goodwin Jr. ~ Leave a comment

What is Hypotaxis? A literary device that helps create long sentences with strong endings. Check out my practice and try for yourself!

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Smile because you can.
Hold those
Moments, shifting sand,
Stardust,
re-Becoming grand.

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