This programmed, self-paced lesson focuses exclusively on the use of postpostions (ga and (w)o) with grammatical objects in the Japanese language without wavering or gett..
Names by E.B. Roshan 8/6/2020 6:18:43 AM Some readers have been intrigued or confused by my choice of names for the characters in this series. I think choosing the right names is vital for creating a believable world, but I didn’t want to invent my own names, because made-up names sound…mad... more
Random Writing Tip #1 by E.B. Roshan 7/4/2020 4:32:19 AM If at all possible, avoid using the passive voice in your writing. The passive voice, sometimes called passive tense, is used when the subject of your sentence is being acted upon, rather than doing the action. Confusing? Some examples may help.
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Tips on Writing by Del Garrett 7/7/2016 5:02:16 AM English language is hard for some. Even professional writers need editors before submitting their books to a publisher. Here's a few tips that might help you master the language a bit better.... more
Pandering to literary intellect by Aneek M. Noor 8/26/2014 3:46:57 PM There seems to be a ceaseless dearth in the psyche, an unquenchable thirst experienced by the subconscious which leaves an inkling of feeling that the mind is utterly oblivious to some obvious fact. It is a necessity that acts as the impetus to grasp... more
An Uncommon Love of Words & Writing by Ronald E. Yates 8/22/2014 12:25:25 PM
I have been away on vacation the past couple of weeks so I haven't been able to post anything on my blog.
However, not long ago a friend sent me a great column about a professor at my alma mater: the William Allen White School of Journa... more
Practical guide for learning to speak basic Japanese; lessons to get you started and guide you into using and learning the Japanese language in a natural environment; to ..
