Comments for Twenty Something Writers

Comment on ABC Story – Writing Prompt by Brie

Brie — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:29:51 +0000

My name is Brianna, I am a tenth grader. We are currently doing this type of writing in my Creative Writing class. It is difficult to come up with ideas for each sentence to have the complete story to make sense. Just wanted to let you know that, yes, we are doing this in school.

Comment on Letters to the Future – Writing Prompt by how to remove facial hair

how to remove facial hair — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:27:40 +0000

I’ve enjoyed reading this blog very much.It’s good to see that you are all enjoying yourselves and making a real difference to peoples lives.Looking forward to further contributions.

Comment on Re-writing by Dennis Arehart

Dennis Arehart — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:08:35 +0000

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Comment on ABC Story – Writing Prompt by Mayvee

Mayvee — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:34:46 +0000

all of you are so great! i love you all! thanks to all your help for me! Finally ive done my assignment

Comment on Discussion Question: What music inspires your writing? by Lennie Inglese

Lennie Inglese — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:04:13 +0000

I really like twilight! I may sit and watch all day long if I did not have school..or life to keep me from doing it! lol Wonderful Just Superb!

Comment on Discussion Question: What music inspires your writing? by clark

clark — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:43:04 +0000

radiohead, mono(japanese band), sigur ros, fiona apple, it depends on the mood i guess.

Comment on Discussion Question: How do you feel about text/internet speech? by Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:09:39 +0000

The responses I read here were interesting. I did not expect such violent view on something like shorthand language. I appreciated the views expressed by Ryan and Disappointed about “spitting in the face of conformity.” I tend to like that sentiment in most things. I think that the fact that language changes and evolves is what makes it so interesting. Do I use this kind of abbreviated language? When it’s appropriate. Do I sometimes say “BRB” aloud? Yes, and I don’t die a little inside either. Do I appreciate seeing this in my students’ papers? Umm, not even kind of. Do I think it’s eroding the English language? Nope. I think it has it’s place. I think we create language to meet our needs and we created that language to meet certain needs (as you all mentioned in one way or another). What you all also mentioned was that with the proliferation of “qwerty” keyboards, these are no longer necessary. They’re still (usually) shorter though, and so they do serve a purpose most of the time. Most of all I want to say that language purists need to relax sometimes. Knowing the rules and functions of English is valuable. Breaking those rules and functions is also valuable.

Comment on ABC Story – Writing Prompt by screwpull wine opener

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Comment on Correcting People’s Grammar by Cassandra

Cassandra — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:33:03 +0000

My boyfriend and I got into a fight last night about my habit of correcting his (and anyone else’s) grammar and usage mistakes. I appreciate when someone tells me I am pronouncing a word incorrectly or if I make a spelling error, and my mother corrected me also. I know it’s a nasty trait and I would like to stop, but I don’t know how to change my perspective and behavior. Suggestions greatly appreciated!

Comment on Discussion Question: How do you feel about text/internet speech? by Matthew

Matthew — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:46:57 +0000

i only write that way when chatting online, but never in any real writing, like on my blog or in an email. not even on Facebook.