Mona
Posts by Mona
(How to) Be the Master of your craft
There is a world of difference between having the attitude of saying, “I’m the only one who can turn this lump of clay into something beautiful. You can do it too, but never better than me. Mine is always great. I’m a perfectionist.” and… You know what the curse of being a perfectionist (though none […]
A Writing Choice I Made: Does It Work for you as a reader? (The Virus In The Air)
Your Thoughts Matter After recently publishing my story, I took a fresh look at it from a reader’s perspective, and two particular sentences near the end stood out to me. When I originally wrote them (years ago), I believed they added depth by showing that both the character (in the first sentence) and the narrator […]
Romeo and Juliet: Sad Love Story
What if Juliet had never really loved Romeo? Would Romeo still love her? #Romeo and Juliet If half-said words aren’t poetry,If a half-naked woman isn’t enticing,If a half-lived life wasn’t worth the shot,I must have been drinking,I must have been drinking a lot! That half-naked woman has my jacket… my heart!I must find her!She gave […]
What is subjunctive mood? Reasons you should care.
Ever wondered how to express wishes, regrets, or hypothetical situations? Bring your sentences to life with subjunctive mood! Studying and understanding grammar can sometimes feel overwhelming, even frustrating. The rules, the exceptions, and the constant need to be precise can make it seem like an endless puzzle. But have you ever paused for a moment […]