Monthly Archives: September 2021

Writing Tip: LOSE versus LOOSE

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Lose versus Loose People often mix up the words “lose” and “loose.” Although they may look similar, they are completely different words and also different parts of speech. Lose is a verb that means to misplace, to not win, or … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: BREATH versus BREATHE

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Breath versus Breathe People often mix up the words “breath” and “breathe.” Although they may look similar, they are different parts of speech and are used differently. Breath is a noun, and breathe is a verb. The information shown here … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: ACCEPT versus EXCEPT

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Accept versus Except People often mix up the words accept and except. These are different words with different meanings and uses, and it’s good to know how to properly use them. *** Accept is a verb meaning to receive something … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: DISCREET versus DISCRETE

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Discreet versus Discrete People often mix up the words “discreet” and “discrete.” They may sound the same, but these words have different meanings and uses. *** Discreet means unobtrusive, prudent, careful, subtle, or private. It is an adjective of the … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: BRING versus TAKE

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Bring versus Take People often mix up the words “bring” and “take.” Although similar and there is some overlap, for the most part these words should be used differently. If you know the direction of movement, that will help to … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: PAST versus PASSED

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Past versus Passed People often mix up the words past and passed. They may sound the same, but these words are different parts of speech and have different meanings and uses. *** Past is not a verb and the tense … Continue reading →

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A Full Heart

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

A short story based on the image shown from a prompt from Writers Unite! – September 2021 A Full Heart A short story by Lynn Miclea Ana felt his large hand squeeze hers, and she looked up into Devon’s warm, … Continue reading →

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Gateway House

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

A short story based on the image shown from a prompt from Writers Unite! – September 2021 Gateway House A short story by Lynn Miclea Mason ambled down the residential street with his good friends Carter and Dylan. Friends for … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: FURTHER versus FARTHER

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Further versus Farther People often mix up the words further and farther. Although there is an overlap, these words are generally used in different ways. *** Further refers to metaphorical, symbolic, or figurative distance, not physical distance. Further can also … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: AFFECT versus EFFECT

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Lynn Miclea

Affect versus Effect People often mix up the words affect and effect. They may sound the same for most uses (although they do sound different with other purposes and contexts), but these words have different meanings and uses. This should … Continue reading →

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