If 2020 hasn’t been wild enough, have you ever thought about what it will be like for authors who are writing stories SET in 2020 (in full or part) in the future?
Category: Language
Going Viral: Mainstream Anthropomorphism
Humans are interesting creatures. We like to categorize things. And, we like to relate to things in terms that make sense to us, even if those terms… Read more “Going Viral: Mainstream Anthropomorphism”
Practice Makes Perfect
One of the biggest conundrums faced by research scientists is finishing a way to study the abstract concept of creativity. It’s seems that in one small way,… Read more “Practice Makes Perfect”
Remembering our Language Roots
There is an endless array of words in the world to describe even the most miniscule of nuances. You only need a certain number of words in… Read more “Remembering our Language Roots”
Language and Numbers: What the Zipf!?
Well, I was a little lost coming up with ideas for a post this week, but luckily the winds of fate, or the internet, have a funny… Read more “Language and Numbers: What the Zipf!?”
Puerto Rico: A Trip of the Senses
Hello fair readers! I just got back from a relaxing vacation in Puerto Rico and I apologize for not posting while we were gone. But, it was… Read more “Puerto Rico: A Trip of the Senses”
Losing Our Roots: In Language and in Life
Who gets to decide what words are removed from our vocabulary? The makers of dictionaries, apparently. Recently, I was emailed an article published in The Guardian about… Read more “Losing Our Roots: In Language and in Life”
Perspective on Grammar
I came across an article the other day titled “Science Says You Can Split Infinitives and use the Passive Voice.” According to the article’s author, Chris Mooney,… Read more “Perspective on Grammar”
Fantasy World Building: Defining Magical Characters
In the realm of Fantasy, it seems that the words mage, wizard and witch are thrown around without a lot of reference to the actual meaning of… Read more “Fantasy World Building: Defining Magical Characters”
The Untimely Death of SAT Words
Well folks, it’s time we bid adieu to some true characters of the English language. Foible, Prevaricate, Scrupulous, Nefarious. These are just a few words that will… Read more “The Untimely Death of SAT Words”
Writer vs the World 