The WriteAtHome Blog

Have Got or Have Gotten?

Brian Wasko — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:50 +0000

Which is correct: "have got" or "have gotten"? As usual, the answer isn't so simple.

How To Teach Writing: 3 Key Principles

Brian Wasko — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:56:50 +0000

We all know how important writing skills are, and we know that the average young American struggles to write well. But what’s the solution? How do we turn things around? I believe the answer is simple in theory. The challenge lies in the implementation. Producing strong writers requires the following three principles: Practice. Writing is more like learning a musical ...

Fun with Words: Reduplication

Brian Wasko — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:12:54 +0000

Credit to the Phrase Finder website for much of the information on this topic. I love words, and one of the great joys of maintaining this blog is getting to learn about, think about, and write about them. I find particular (and perhaps unusual) joy in learning the names of various wordy phenomena. For example, I’ve written previously about feghoots, eggcorns, mondegreens, ...

Commonly Confused Words: Turbid and Turgid

Brian Wasko — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:37:34 +0000

Two easily confused words.

You’re From Scotland? Do You Know Phil?

Brian Wasko — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:15:55 +0000

An unusual post. Just read it.

Writing Tip: “Seeing As How”

Brian Wasko — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:00:28 +0000

More on word choice and word preferences.

Writing Tip: Use “Since” Instead of “As”

Brian Wasko — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:00:58 +0000

Word choice matters. Choose words that are the least ambiguous.

Advice for Writers: Spend It All Now

Brian Wasko — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:00:42 +0000

Great writing advice from great writer, Annie Dillard.

Pacing: How Timing Matters to Your Story

Brian Wasko — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:00:19 +0000

Learn how to avoid common pacing mistakes in your stories.

A Key Characteristic for Aspiring Writers

Brian Wasko — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:00:30 +0000

If you want to become a better writer, here's one essential character trait.