Quandrum. If a quandry (perplexity in a difficult situation) and a conundrum (vexing question) had a baby, it would be…a quandrum.
Writers love words, but they’re less in love with words that are quandrums. “What does that mean?” “How is …
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Twelve Words of Christmas
blogger: Cynthia Ruchti
For a writer, the idea of having only twelve words of Christmas may seem like an impossible word count limit, doesn’t it? With minimal commentary, let’s ponder twelve important words for writers inspired by the one word–…
The Texture of Your Book
blogger: Cynthia Ruchti
What’s your book’s texture?
Although we could talk about slick or matte-finish covers, about smooth or deckled edges of the pages, or the feel of a hardcover book compared to that of a paperback, for today’s purposes, …
Fun with Words
Blogger: Cynthia Ruchti
Words can be fun.
Overheard in many a Panera/Starbucks/home office:
“What are you doing over there?”
“Having fun with words. I’m a writer.”
Serious writers are often…well…serious.
Intense research. Deadlines. Reading books on the craft of writing. …