Activity for Sweet_Cherry‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Question	—	Different ways to emphasize My previous question was "Are paragraph spacing used for emphasis?" and that got me thinking even deeper about emphasizing. I'd like to emphasize to create tension and make the reader continue reading. I'm writing a first page, and to do so (in my opinion) I want the reader to question the last part... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	Are paragraph spaces used for emphasis? I am writing a story and I have these 3 sentences that elaborate on the ending of a first page. This way the reader will continue to read my story. My question is, am I allowed to place paragraph spacing in between these sentences to create spacing? Are there any other stories that do so? Is it cor... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	What are some good places to receive feedback? A lot of people have been asking for some feedback about their poem/story. In an attempt to help find them a website, I couldn't. I googled `feedback for writing` however I didn't find any websites where you can post your writing and receive feedback. I'm not sure if this is considered on-topic, but... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	How to write a good application? I recently wrote an application to get into a different program for high school. Now I feel like I could have done better with being more formal and get my message across that this program is suitable for me. How would you go about writing a good application that is formal and convincing? Who would ... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Question	—	Categorizing paragraphs in a stack exchange answer I stumbled across the question on Writing Beta about "How do you write a stack exchange answer?". The best answer says use headings. What would the headings be for? The main idea/topic of each paragraph or of each "section"? Or would it be the summary of what you are about to explain? Could it be eit... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it ok to reference something modern to give the reader a better idea of what something looks like if the book is set in the Middle Ages? No, because you'd want your story to be as realistic and logical to the timeline your story is in. If you re-read that sentence, it would sound very weird because cars and swords were not used in the same time. Doing so will confuse the reader. (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Should a table of contents be followed by a pagebreak Normally yes, because you wouldn't really want the table of contents and the beginning of a chapter on one page. It looks neater, and easier to manage when you finally print it out. (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What would a reader like to know about a character first? As a reader, what would you like to know about a character? Their physical look? Their friends? Their talents? Their thoughts? Usually you would need some physical description, but also deep thoughts about the person. Do they have any disabilities? Do they like one sport but can't play it due to a pr... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: In first person narrative, is it acceptable to end rhetorical questions with a period? A question is a question. The reader may not understand if you don't put the question mark at the end. If you're reading outloud, a sentence with a question mark at the end would curve up, but if it's a period, you would only take a pause. (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: To read or not to read similar works before write my own? If you feel that it will get harder to write if you read another similar book, then what I'd suggest would be to plan your story, then read similar books, or finish your story then read books to improve your language. Just try not to be stressed. ;) (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to write a reminder on the day before a meeting? "Shall I meet you..." is fine, but you would try and make it sound pleasant. Maybe you are looking forward to it, or maybe you could talk to them about something interesting, then say something like see you tommorow/soon! I would suggest doing it so that it sounds pleasant and polite. (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I show the confusion my character feels? Usually if you're confused, you would most likely do the following: - Act weird (He told me he currently worked at NASA. "Huh? Oh y-yeah. T-that's nice. H-how is the um.. The job?) - Look confused (Describe the eyes, his/her look) - Have thoughts rushing through their head (What? But .... And ....... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Single author scientific paper, 'we' or 'I'? If it's a single author, use I. I is for singular, and if you are doing the research and all that stuff by yourself, then take credit, unless someone's helped you. If you use "we", then there must be more people other than you doing the research, or someone has been helping you. Check here for more ... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Ways to improve an article Another way to improve your article is peer editing. Ask your friend or family to take a look at your article and see if you can improve on anything. (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I make dialog sound like that of a six year old? Try to think of that whiny voice you told to shush up ten times a day. Usually, six year olds wouldn't have a good vocabulary, so change the words so that they sound normal, and not that smart. For example, if you would say: "Please pass the dinner rolls", that six year old would either grab it herse... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I plan the chapters in my book? What I would do, would be to write down every basic event, and then on top write which event in which chapter. So it would be like this: Chapter 1: -Event 1 -Event 2 -Event 3 Chapter 2: -Event 1 -Event 2 (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to expand my vocabulary? The only thing you can do is to read and write, but reading will help the most. In order to learn something, you need to keep it in your head. Say you're learning piano. You need to keep learning new songs, each one getting challenger so that you learn more, and remember it. (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Any details/advice on how to write on a tiny notebook/notepad in your hand while standing up? I usually have the same problem. What I'd do is get a notebook with a hard cover, or just find a wall or something. (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Question	—	What are proper ways to end a business letter? How should you end a business letter? If you are writing a letter to your grandparents, I would use > With Love from 'name' However, if you are writing a professional letter to someone important that isn't your family, how would you end the letter? The only one I can think of is > Sincerely or ... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago