Who Knew Geometry Could Actually Be Interesting?: Edwin Abbot’s Flatland
Today is the birthday of theologian and author Edwin Abbott. Abbott is best known for his novel Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions, a surprisingly human look at the lives of sentient geometric shapes across various dimensions. The novel is, among other things, a satire told mostly through its protagonist, A Square. Flatland is a [...]
Writing Group Tip #2: Accepting Criticism Gracefully
When a roomful of writers comes together to share their work in an open forum, an undercurrent of anxiety often courses through the group. The process reminds me of the way I felt in ballet class as an eight-year-old. Asked to line up on one side of the room, we watched as one student at [...]
Writing Exercise: When Bad Metaphors Go Good
We all know how to build a metaphor, right? All you need is to take an abstract concept–let’s say pain, fear, love, or kindness–and match it with something else, like another idea or a concrete object. Like this: “Love is a rock.” You can also try throwing in a modifier or two. Use the words “like” [...]
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