Let Out A Roar!
Having been honored over the holidays, by Merry, with a ROAR Award (award can be viewed at her blog), I am obligated to reveal 3 writing tips. While the choices are unlimited, really, these were the first that came to mind.
I find the quill tip appropriate when corresponding with royalty, or when writing to one of my pirate friends. Parchment lends a nice touch on these occasions.
For jotting a quick note, or making a grocery list, the ballpoint tip offers convenience and efficiency.
If I’m feeling particularly bold, or have a package or manila envelope to address, I invariably reach for a felt tip.
Now, the rules further state that I must bestow this award on 5 more unsuspecting victi…er, honorees. In no particular order, they would be:
Montucky, whose prose is as colorful and descriptive as his photographs.
Shelly, who reads as well as she writes. Not being facetious here…this is a serious compliment.
Wolf, who tends to exaggerate and entertain, all to our benefit.
FF&F, ever inspirational and upbeat, even in a crowd of cynics.
Jen/domestika can dazzle, tantalize and instruct without changing sentences.
Do what you will with the award…but, I understand there’s only one, so you’ll have to remember to share.
Thanks for the shout--ROAR--out, Pinhole and for the kind words.
I can think of the bloggers I want to name, but how am I going to come up with any decent writing tips when you have covered them all so well?
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My pleasure, FF&F.
I'm confident you'll think of something.
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Why, thank you, Pinhole! ...I'll be using a purple crayon to draft up my award acceptance speech. But what to wear???
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Purple crayon! I knew I'd left out a vital piece of information!
You're welcome. And I believe a body is always safe wearing any combination of chiffon and burlap.
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Oh gee, all out of chiffon! I'll have to whip up something new to go with that leftover shrub-wrap. It'll be a few days before I can get that purple crayon out, but crayon I shall: it just wouldn't do to ignore a Pinhole ROAR...
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Thanks for thinking of me. I will give much serious thought to my response. Especially when I try to deal with the fact that you nominated half of my first choices!
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You're welcome, Wolf. Sorry about taking your picks, but the early bird...well, you know.
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Thanks for the kind words, Pinhole, as well as those writing tips. I will use one or more because what they all do is correctable with plenty of "White-out". My kind of tips!
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You're welcome, Montucky. I'm glad someone found them useful.
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I left a little tribute to you! I am nowhere as good as you, but hopefully you will deem it worthy to read!
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Thank you, Silken, and I'm sure your tributes are much better than any I could manufacture. But, if it's on communati, I haven't been able to access that site from my home computer for over a month. I check it from work once in awhile, though, and if I can't get to it from the house I'll check it first thing Monday morning.
Thanks, in advance!
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ooops! sorry, glad you sent word that I forgot the link, I am like that. try this link to see it...
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Thank you very much, Silken. I left a comment at your blog. I really appreciate the kind words.
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That's why none of my pirate friends ever write back!!! (Note to self, buy a quill).
Lovely tips, pinhole. Thanks for playing.
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Aargh! You're welcome.
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Thanks for the award Pinhole. It is an honor to be one of your victims.
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I knew you'd be delighted.
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I tagged you for a new meme if you want to join in:
http://silken-familynight.blogspot.com/2008/01/zodiac-birthday-meme.html
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Thanks for thinking of me, I'll go check it out.
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That's what I've been doing wrong. Using the improper pen, no wonder I can't sell any of my novels.
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I'm surprised no one advised you sooner. Yes, utensil choice is vital. Though, if you've written a novel, regardless of tip choice, you're at least one up on me.
Good luck with the publishing thing, and thanks for visiting! Feel free to look around!
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Is that just your ordinary pirate or the black bearded type? One cannot be too careful when deciding on the right writing instrument.
I liked your response to the challenge
suejeff
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Thanks, Suejeff. All of my friends are pretty much your ordinary, run-of-the-mill type pirates.
I sure hope you're doing well, and thanks a lot for visiting.
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