It's time for the last installment of this year's anthology. Although there may be a surprise next week, so stay tuned! Keep going with all the comments, reviews, and reactions. Our authors love hearing from readers! We'll also be announcing the next site event soon, so keep an eye on the Thursday blog for more information!
Don't forget to check out Myr's new chapter!
Whoops! I missed my own GAnniversary last week...
If I can just spout some words, joining this website has been a freakin' blast! I found a creative outlet and it's been a ride. I found a community of wonderful people that treasure the written word as much as I do. I found a place to call home.
I can't stop. This website has ducktaped my foot to the gas pedal, and there are a lot of the community members who had a hand in laying down a strip. I asked to learn to be a better writer and
Did the dramatic image on the banner pique your interest in The Yankee? How pugilisitic... Just who is being violent? The Yankee? Those who titled the character by such a term? Hmm....
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I never write micro-fiction, short stories around or under 1,000 words. It's very hard to create a story that I want to write, while reducing details down. Even a single chapter of my shorter stories are usually around 2-3K words. This was a real challenge for me and I am glad I tried to write less.
I called my story Reverberations, because I wanted to show how events shape us and how we grow up from these events.
I took the idea of Pride similar to others and wanted to create a retros
June is Pride month! We often see stories of coming out or teenage coming of age stories that are very popular during this month. They are read as inspiration, a reminder, a hope... whatever the reason, they exist because we still struggle this battle. So how about a Classic to remember?
Length: 80,483
Description: Justin's a fish out of water no matter where he goes, and never more so than when this Boston kid has to move to rural Georgia. Sometimes things don't work out the wa
As you may have read in the "Blog Updates" Announcement, we have consolidated various site blogs down to 2 different blogs. One for Writing and one for everything else. The big tool that allows us to do that, and still find content is the "View a Category" option. Here is an example from the Writing World Blog:
When you select it, the categories pop up and you can select which ones you want to read. Unfortunately, we have to manually update all the blogs to categorize them. So the
As part of the always ongoing site improvements, we are in the process of changing up the blogs. We are taking the opportunity to consolidate blogs now that categories are working again in the blog software. As part of that change, we've designated this blog to be the center of our Writing news. So, Writing Tips is now Writing World.
We encourage all our site authors to follow this blog and to let us know if you want to see something else featured in this blog.
I'm on holidays this week
It's pouring rain outside
I guess I can tolerate it as long as it ends on Sunday, I am going camping to the mountains during the week. Nothing like enjoying a hot day by a mountain lake and jump into it to cool down. Are you crazy That water is COLD!!! My boys will be hidden upside of me for at least a week!
Well I hope you have a great week as well. We had a bit quieter week here at the GA Blog. Shall we take a look back just in case you missed any
Like most people, I lost my father and it turned my world upside down. It is hard to deal with the death of a parent. It was when my mom passed. I stepped in and for 12 years I have taken care of my dad. No dates, no life, just work and helping him.
With his passing it was rough. It hurt worse in February when my job cut 5,000+ people due to Corona. Sent me into a depression. There were days where getting out of bed was the accomplishment of the day.
I finally have pulled everything t
Happy Thursday, y'all! Hope you are all having a great week.
First thing first, I missed an anthology entry for On The Road last week, so we'll start with that one and then go into the "Potluck" themes.
Happy Reading!
Sorry all, a bit behind today, so I'm just gonna give you today's review!
Famous Last
by lomax61
Reviewer: Talo Segura
Status: Complete
Word Count: 92,849
This book, published in November 2020 is set in contemporary Britain during the pandemic, something which the author handles well. It has a very British tone with expressions such as, "Freezing his bollocks off..." and, yes it's the winter, the story takes place over a few months leading up to Christmas and the New Year.
Did you hear the news? 😮 😮
The 2021 Anthologies have started to be published
A special thank you to all of our authors and volunteers that make these events possible. Make sure to check out his weeks stories and read, like, review and comment
Now those started on Friday and hopefully you've had the chance to read, but there was a lot of other stuffs on the site this week Shall we look at them all?
Monday Cia presented us with a brand new Can't Stop Reading featured s
I don't think they do. The rant (observations and curved balls) you make simply ends in a tunnel, I didn't manage to find any light at the end, because I'd stopped reading roundabout gladiator games and funeral celebrations.
Essentially, I suppose, you don't like your daily routine being put out by other people interfering with it... parades, blocked roads, closed stations. And, like a lion with a thorn in its paw, you'll lash out at anyone who provokes you when you're complaining about the
You are right, left, up and down and you shared your thoughts. Thing is it's your thread to rant and be silly. The point is not having to defend your rants.
Doubtful I'm right. But at least now everyone knows what I think, flawed or not. I'm used to being wrong. But I don't like to be told I'm wrong when no one knows the case I would make. At least this way I opened my mouth and showed the world I'm a fool.
I still like the Bible lessons better.
I have played ball games because I had a crush on that sexy Russian boy playing ball games. Later I played it to be with the cool guys so i dont get bullied but I never cared about the whole dynamics of it. I just thought it was too much,too wild and made no sense to waste on things so useless but you put it on another level, a fair point.
Just the facts:
COPACETIC Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
COPACETIC Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
copacetic
/ˌkōpəˈsedik/
Definition
Copacetic (also spelled copasetic or copesetic) is an informal American adjective meaning very good, fine, satisfactory, or in complete order.
Usage & Examples
You use copacetic to describe a situation, relationship, o
In storytelling, copacetic—meaning in excellent order, perfectly fine, or completely satisfactory—is a powerful tool for structuring narrative arcs, establishing character voices, and manipulating audience expectations. While a story where everything is constantly copacetic would lack the conflict necessary to drive a plot, the concept is essential for defining the boundaries of normalcy and tension.
Establishing the "Status Quo": Every traditional narrative arc requires a baseline be
The exact etymology of copacetic is officially considered unknown and obscure. Linguists and lexicographers have debated several theories about the origin of the word copacetic, though none have been conclusively proven:
* Hebrew / Yiddish: Suggested derivation from the Hebrew phrase hakol b'seder ("everything is in order") or kol b'tzedek. This is widely dismissed by etymologists (such as David Gold) as historically and chronologically improbable. |
* Louisiana / Creole French: Sugges