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Prowling the Prose – Description: Voice

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

“Use no superfluous word, no adjective, which does not reveal something.” – Ezra Pound   Well, well, well, web-wanderers, I am glad to see you indulging the more well-pleasing traits of your curious meanderings, and coming to this site to … Continue reading →

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Prowling the Prose – Common Phrases Commonly Phrased Wrong

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” – Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride Greetings once more, web-wanderers and seekers of digitized stimulants. If you are looking for something to pique your … Continue reading →

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Prowling the Prose – Alternatives to Overused Words

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

“So avoid using the word ‘very’ because it’s lazy. A man is not very tired, he is exhausted. Don’t use very sad, use morose. Language was invented for one reason boys–to woo women–and, in that endeavour, laziness will not do. … Continue reading →

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Prowling the Prose – Collective Nouns: Fantasy Edition

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

“All is one and one is all. The world is all … and I am that one.” – FMA Goodness, it was about time I made my way back to this blog! My prowlings have taken me to many a … Continue reading →

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Prowling the Prose – Pronunciations

Posted on June 1, 2015 by

“Remember that lettuce doesn’t grow on a spruce; and it also doesn’t rhyme with it.” – Jakub Marian Hello again, World Wide Web Wanderers. I am glad to have you visit my perfectly visitable blog post. Whimsical Werecat here, in … Continue reading →

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Prowling the Prose – Homophones

Posted on March 5, 2015 by

“A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.” – Gandalf the Grey The above can be said of werecats, as well, I will have you know. Which is why I am back, … Continue reading →

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