Monthly Archives: August 2021

Writing Tip: THEIR, THEY’RE, and THERE

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Their, They’re, and There People often mix up the words their, they’re, and there. They may sound alike, but these words have different meanings and uses. *** Their is possessive and means that something belongs to them. If you want … Continue reading →

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Land of Dragons

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

A fantasy short story August 2021 Land of Dragons A short story by Lynn Miclea Kaylee whined, an exasperated look on her face, and then gazed at her mom and rolled her eyes. “I don’t feel like doing homework.” Her … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: YOUR versus YOU’RE

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Your versus You’re People often mix up the words your and you’re. They may sound the same, but these words have different meanings and uses. *** Your is possessive and means that something belongs to you. If you want to … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: WHO’S versus WHOSE

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Who’s versus Whose People often mix up the words who’s and whose. They may sound the same, but these words have different meanings and uses. *** Who’s is a contraction of “who is” or “who has.” The apostrophe shows a … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: ITS versus IT’S

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Its versus It’s People often mix up the words its and it’s. They may sound the same, but these words have different meanings and uses. *** Its is possessive and means that something belongs to it. If you want to … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: THEN versus THAN

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Then versus Than People often mix up the words “then” and “than.” These words have different meanings and uses, and they should be used properly. *** Then is used when it is related to time. It could mean at that … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: LESS versus FEWER

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Less versus Fewer People often mix up the words less and fewer. These words have slightly different meanings and uses. *** Fewer means “not as many” and is used for things that are countable or that can be numbered. Fewer … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: Dashes and Hyphens

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Dashes and Hyphens Hyphens and dashes, specifically en-dashes and em-dashes, have specific functions. They are not interchangeable, and it is helpful to learn to use them correctly. *** Hyphens (-) A hyphen connects two words that are closely related and … Continue reading →

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Lightning

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

A short story based on the image shown from a prompt from Writers Unite! – August 2021 Lightning A short story by Lynn Miclea Sylvia bit her lip, trying to suppress the tears. Finally unable to hold back any longer, … Continue reading →

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Hidden Threat

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

A short story based on the image shown from a prompt from Writers Unite! – August 2021 Hidden Threat A short story by Lynn Miclea Kyle shrieked and scooted back in his chair. Goosebumps covered his arms. “I found it.” … Continue reading →

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