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Sarah O'Kelley's avatar

Ooooh kennings 😍

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elelea's avatar

1,030

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Liz Shine's avatar

Thank you! It's 85 degrees in my house, and I hadn't managed to write a word before 6 pm. Now, I'm almost there! Thanks for keeping us motivated and inspired.

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JUDY REEVES's avatar

What fun thee kennings are. Thanks

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Katie Garcia's avatar

A kenning! That's what they're called. I'm so excited to try this little trick. Thank you!

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Mark Gelula's avatar

Hi Jami,

I have been participating in #1,000 words. It has given me, a true neophyte writer at 82 years, a new gift of expression. The story that I had begun through mary g's "What Now" as a 400 word flash fiction piece has grown into a story with several chapters and a lot of character back story. Today's piece by Claire Cameron was helpful and fun.

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Timothy Deer's avatar

"When my work is flat, it’s often because I’m pressing to hit a word count or goal." GIRL NOT NOW

jk this letter was beautiful and gave me goosebumps. off to work on my novel (or as a kenning: dumpster fire) (jk this is the best thing i've ever written)

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Kristine Galli's avatar

Dead. 💀😂😂

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Lynn Sikkink's avatar

I had the same response. And we are all pressing for that word count. But maybe when I go back to my words . . . there's still time for more dimensions.

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Claire Cameron's avatar

Thanks, Jami!

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Rosemary Porto's avatar

A most inspiring and educational message. Thank you, thank you, thank you,

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