tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313667292024-03-06T23:44:15.403-08:00Seeing IndigoAli McCarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967672872348289445noreply@blogger.comBlogger728125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-75253455131254519402010-11-03T12:43:00.000-07:002010-11-03T13:06:28.786-07:00Photo Story Prompt: In Traffic<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPs3SGyivszkTDyKApdCwbKlBokofsi1dlrmaFZi1eJmBbdb0glPG8oJ954Crp8ouuWs59O95oqB2EX1NfNXrEtehbXWi4qR0j9hpmiPTBLzqzJs1dS3LD1FaXoGiA-Zp2g/s1600/577084_95461706.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535416711409406098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPs3SGyivszkTDyKApdCwbKlBokofsi1dlrmaFZi1eJmBbdb0glPG8oJ954Crp8ouuWs59O95oqB2EX1NfNXrEtehbXWi4qR0j9hpmiPTBLzqzJs1dS3LD1FaXoGiA-Zp2g/s400/577084_95461706.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Let us know what you come up with! Share your fiction, non-fiction, prose, or what have you with us if you are inspired. Leave a comment below, or email it to us at <a href="mailto:photostory@indigoediting.com">photostory@indigoediting.com</a>.Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-72227971201492925692010-11-01T15:28:00.000-07:002010-11-01T15:51:07.286-07:00Editorial Tip of the Week: Lists, lists, lists...Lists are an everyday occurrence for some of us, but for others, they are only for special occasions (birthday wish lists, anyone?). No matter how frequently lists make their way into your life, you should know how to list correctly! It's not too much trouble to remember, and if you forget the guidelines, you can always refer back to <em>The Chicago Manual of Style</em> for a little hint.<br /><br />First and foremost, all items in your list should be syntactically alike, whatever the context. Lists can be written with or without numerals or letters; lists that utilize numerals or letters should do so for a reason, be it to clarify order, show importance, or otherwise. And, of course, lists can be written out in sentences, or set apart as vertical lists (think grocery lists).<br /><br />Simple and short lists work well in sentence structure, such as: <em>She needed to remember to buy milk, butter, and sugar.</em> Lists that appear within sentences are often set apart by colons, as well. If the introduction to the list is an independent clause, go ahead and use a colon. For example: <em>The grocery store used three types of tags for pricing their items for sale: green produce tags, red clearance tags, and yellow tags.</em><br /><em></em><br />Longer lists can be used in sentence form as well, but they are easier on the eyes to list out vertically, if it is possible. For a long vertical list, it's best to introduce it with a complete sentence followed by a colon, and then begin your listing. Numbers or even bullets can be used for vertical lists. Closing punctuation is not necessary in vertical lists unless each item requires multiple sentences, or is numbered. In the case of list items that run long, indent the second, third, and any following lines so that they line up with the number of the item.<br /><br />No matter how big, small, important, or inconsequential your list is, these guidelines are great to reference.Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-9623760767139508372010-10-29T09:52:00.000-07:002010-10-29T09:52:00.634-07:00Spotlighted Literary Events<strong>Tuesday, November 2nd</strong><br /><a href="http://www.voicecatcher.org/">VoiceCatcher</a> contributers will come together to celebrate the release of Volume 5. Readers include: Gerri Ravyn Stanfield, Alida Rol, Liza Langral, Paige Pancratz, Karen Campbell, and Tiel Aisha Ansari. There is a suggested donation at the door of $2-10 to support the work of In Others Words, the only non-profit, women-volunteered bookstore and resource center in the country.<br />Where: <a href="http://iowfcc.wordpress.com/">In Other Words</a>, 14 NE Killingsworth<br />When: 7:00 pm<br />Cost: Suggested donation of $2-10<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Tuesday, November 2nd</strong><br />Portland writer Dana Haynes will speak to <a href="http://www.willamettewriters.com/">Willamette Writers</a> November meeting about writing, research, timing, and success. His book <em>Crashers </em>was published on June 22nd this year and will be coming out on the big screen in 2012 through Steven Spielberg. Dana has a background in journalism and currently works in public affairs at PCC. Prior to writing "Crashers," he wrote three mysteries under the name of Conrad Haynes.<br />Where: 1422 SW 11th<br />When: 7:00 pm<br />Cost: Free for members and students, $5 for guests of members, and $10 for non-members.<br /><br /><strong>Wednesday, November 3rd</strong><br />From <a href="http://nicolekrauss.com/">Nicole Krauss</a>, author of <em>The History of Love</em>, comes <em><a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/9780393079982">Great House</a></em>, a powerful, soaring novel about a stolen desk that contains the secrets, and becomes the obsession, of the lives it passes through. "A formidable and haunting mosaic of loss and profound sorrow," says <em>Publishers Weekly</em>.<br />Where: <a href="http://www.powells.com/">Powell's</a>, 1005 W. Burnside<br />When: 7:30 pm<br />Cost: Free<br /><br /><strong>Thursday, November 4th</strong><br />Celebrate <a href="http://iowfcc.wordpress.com/">In Other Words' </a>seventeen years in Portland and their expansion into a feminist community center. Reading by Nicole Georges, Alysia Angel, and Carrot Quinn. A photobooth will be provided by Bloodhound Photography, and Bear Feet will provide the musical entertainment.<br />Where: <a href="http://www.northstarballroom.com/">Northstar Ballroom</a>, 635 N. Killingsworth Ct.<br />When: 6:00 pm<br />Cost: $7-20 at the doorAmanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-26864728801281403202010-10-27T08:15:00.000-07:002010-10-27T08:15:00.606-07:00Photo Story Prompt: Around the House<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwU_i5ZxfYMTiUfRx1lPYI5VlneZCZKK81QVr6bYdlAMvbePstnFIJLtrO-5jx1B7qHmcLMnFyrhbK-ahru2mGxcv4uAP2oXMf8uFqxbstaWDE69mDVdLl6tXZv_pc46Qi_w/s1600/78200_8454.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532435614485148114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 292px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwU_i5ZxfYMTiUfRx1lPYI5VlneZCZKK81QVr6bYdlAMvbePstnFIJLtrO-5jx1B7qHmcLMnFyrhbK-ahru2mGxcv4uAP2oXMf8uFqxbstaWDE69mDVdLl6tXZv_pc46Qi_w/s400/78200_8454.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Write whatever you come up with: fiction or non, poetry or prose. Let us know what you have written! Post it below as a comment or email it to us at <a href="mailto:photostory@indigoediting.com">photostory@indigoediting.com</a>. </div>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-82460047375168086592010-10-25T22:43:00.000-07:002010-10-25T23:29:52.101-07:00Editorial Tip of the Week: Affect or Effect?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczop1whJK5RZZ1lpdObnyYaY1MT6v7gh3ndvZZzgG19QEZ5K-_91_35wC8-GFqWZ7T4bjdhnauSS1MHiPaGIMMzM6zbLKzB1HrKfFlS4YmyZCy600QcwrZpvbo-dmMaHC5g/s1600/aardvark.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 185px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532228034783504578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczop1whJK5RZZ1lpdObnyYaY1MT6v7gh3ndvZZzgG19QEZ5K-_91_35wC8-GFqWZ7T4bjdhnauSS1MHiPaGIMMzM6zbLKzB1HrKfFlS4YmyZCy600QcwrZpvbo-dmMaHC5g/s400/aardvark.png" /></a><br /><div>Affect or effect? This is a common question and common mistake. <a href="http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/">Grammar Girl</a>, a great reference website, offers this cartoon as a visualization of the difference between the two words. A good thing to keep in mind is that most of the time, you use <em>affect</em> as a verb and <em>effect</em> as a noun.</div><div></div><div><em></em></div><div><em></em> </div><div><em></em> </div><div><em>Affect </em>means to influence, as illustrated in the example above. It can also be used to mean that a person is acting in a way they don't feel, or are putting on airs. Therefore you can write things like: "The arrow affected the aardvark" or "He affected an air of superiority." </div><div></div><div><em></em></div><div><em></em> </div><div><em></em> </div><div><em>Effect </em>has a lot of varied meanings, but in the case of determining when to use it, "a result" is a useful way of looking at it. Therefore, you can use effect in sentences like: "The effect was unsettling" or "The special effects were ahead of their time." </div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>There are other rare instances in which <em>affect </em>and<em> effect</em> are in reversed roles, but for general cases, the above examples are good rules to go by.</div>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-33256653913606516002010-10-22T16:13:00.000-07:002010-10-22T16:31:25.624-07:00Spotlighted Literary Events<span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, October 23rd</span><br />Indigo's day of workshops featuring business classes for writers. Featuring: Differently Abled: Using Tools Outside Your Genre to Break Through Blocks in Writing, 10:30 am - Noon; The Power Couples of Great Readings, 1:00 - 2:30 pm; and How to Make Your Book a Head Turner, 2:40 - 4:10 pm.<br />Where: 519 SW 3rd Ave, 5th floor conference room<br />When: 10:30 am - 4:10 pm<br />Cost: Email <a href="mailto:workshops@indigoediting.com">workshops@indigoediting.com</a> to register<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, October 23rd</span><br />Vanessa Davis and Julia Wertz are teaming up to celebrate their two latest releases: Davis's <span style="font-style: italic;">Make Me A Woman</span> (Drawn & Quarterly, 2010) and Wertz's <span style="font-style: italic;">Drinking at the Movies </span>(Three Rivers Press, 2010). Both will give a slide show reading, followed by a Q&A and book signing.<br />Where: <a href="http://www.readingfrenzy.com">Reading Frenzy</a>, 921 SW Oak<br />When: 7:00 pm<br />Cost: Free<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday, October 24th</span><br /><a href="http://www.wonderwomanmuseum.com/WWDay5/WWDay5.html">Wonder Woman Day V</a> at Excalibur Comics, an all ages benefit for domestic violence programs featuring special comic artist guests signing and sketching like: Matt Wagner, Natalie Nourigat, Dane Ault, Emi Lenox, and Steve Dorris.<br />Where:<a href="http://www.excaliburcomics.net/"> Excalibur Comics</a>, 2444 SE Hawthorne<br />When: 12:00 pm<br />Cost: Free<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday, October 25th</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Butterfly is a Rose</span> is a series of poems encompassing Emily Newberry's life in hiding behind her safe exterior, while her female self is emerging, and during transition. A World War II baby, Newberry believes that the dilemmas that transsexual women face can be a learning point for every human who hopes to live more fully as themselves.<br />Where: <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&sqi=2&ved=0CCIQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fiowfcc.wordpress.com%2F&rct=j&q=in%20other%20words%20portland&ei=1x3CTJ-OBoG2sAOX9ejOCw&usg=AFQjCNGfLxVwr7HcEVGPGGiPZIUtHzS1sQ&cad=rja">In Other Words</a>,14 NE Killingsworth<br />When: 7:00 pm<br />Cost: FreeAmanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-2544936148160107802010-10-22T11:47:00.000-07:002010-10-22T12:18:50.994-07:00Writers at WorkIndigo Founder and Senior Editor Ali McCart was recently interviewed by Suzanne LaGrande for the Writers at Work video series.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QkaTFs5UXCo?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QkaTFs5UXCo?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Ali McCarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967672872348289445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-72578226291983832962010-10-20T08:57:00.000-07:002010-10-20T08:57:00.297-07:00Photo Story Prompt: Illinois Central R.R.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9g_-LzdEVRo5tplJXvcKL79iEjMZ6IXiPjUPsZyvEeWodnCYPXFHFQGIYHUb4J9gi_VyNTyfJFLqk5f8JqoC1CrsnbuoINMMZseWFkNfmJV3ecS0CzO3VCVmTnnBNTxKGfg/s1600/2179212776_7f4a75c497_z.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9g_-LzdEVRo5tplJXvcKL79iEjMZ6IXiPjUPsZyvEeWodnCYPXFHFQGIYHUb4J9gi_VyNTyfJFLqk5f8JqoC1CrsnbuoINMMZseWFkNfmJV3ecS0CzO3VCVmTnnBNTxKGfg/s400/2179212776_7f4a75c497_z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529848803769229362" border="0" /></a><br />Illinois Central R.R., freight cars in South Water Street freight terminal, Chicago. April 1943. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/2179212776/in/set-72157603671370361/">Jack Delano</a>.<br /><br />Write whatever comes to you, fiction or non, short or long. Share with us what you come up with! Post a comment or email your work to us at<a href="mailto:photostory@indigoediting.com"> photostory@indigoediting.com.</a>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-52891831252551638332010-10-18T20:25:00.000-07:002010-10-18T23:42:59.580-07:00Editorial Tip of the Week: Apostrophe MishapsApostrophe misuse is a rampant issue. There's the common mistake often seen at grocery stores or other places of business where an apostrophe is used in a plural, such as <i>pumpkin's are here </i>or <i>open Sunday's,</i> or the other frequently seen <i>it's</i> versus <i>its</i> confusion. Let's take a look at the three common uses where apostrophes <i>should</i> be: to indicate possessives of nouns, to form contractions, and sometimes in time and measurement.<div><br /></div><div>There's an easy trick for using apostrophes with possessives: to see if you need to use a possessive apostrophe, turn the phrase into an <i>of the</i> phrase. For example, <i>the dog's food</i> would be <i>the food of the dog</i>. Something like this definitely does not work with a sentence like <i>pumpkin's are here</i>!</div><div><br /></div><div>With <i>its</i> and<i> it's</i>, the apostrophe creates a contraction, turning it is into <i>it's</i>. Without the apostrophe, <i>its </i>is a possessive pronoun like <i>his</i> or <i>hers</i>. A possessive <i>its</i> does not require an apostrophe. </div><div><br /></div><div>The same concept of apostrophes in contractions apples to dates: to shorten writing the year <i>1978</i>, you can use <i>'78</i>. A plural of a shortened decade only requires one apostrophe though, like, the <i>'70s</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>For further apostrophe guidelines, check out <i>The Chicago Manual of Style. </i>For some apostrophe misuse laughs (or lessons?), check out <a href="http://www.apostropheabuse.com/">Apostrophe Abuse</a>.</div>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-37918914741214541782010-10-15T19:38:00.000-07:002010-10-18T20:17:27.946-07:00Spotlighted Literary Events<span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday, October 19th</span><br />Join Oregon poet laureate Paulann Peterson and poet and journalist Don Colburn for an evening of talking about writing. They'll talk about poetry, prose, and the news, and both authors will read. Bring your questions and enjoy an evening a delicious evening of food, culture, and company.<br />Where: <a href="http://pdx.uoregon.edu/">U of O Portland</a>, 70 NW Couch Street<br />When: 6:00 pm<br />Cost: Free<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday, October 20th</span><br />Reading Frenzy presents cartoonist, writer, and artist, Lynda Barry at Portland Art Museum's Fields Ballroom. Ms. Barry will give a short slide show presentation based on her latest book, <a href="http://www.drawnandquarterly.com/shopCatalogLong.php?st=art&art=a45a8141b837f5"><span style="font-style: italic;">Picture This</span> </a>(Drawn & Quarterly, 2010), followed by Q&A, and signing.<br />Where: <a href="http://portlandartmuseum.org/visit/rentalservices/venues/Stott-Foyer/">PAM Fields Sunken Ballroom</a>, 1119 SW Park Ave.<br />When: 7:00 pm<br />Cost: $8 admission, $34 admission + copy of <span style="font-style: italic;">What It Is</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday, October 20th</span><br />Crows are loud and insistent. They are smart and relentless. They are not easily tricked. Instead, they play tricks. They see a long distance backward and forwards. They are dark but shining. Likewise, the poems in <a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/9780934971119"><span style="font-style: italic;">Crow Mercies</span></a> survey large territories, sometimes with an overview, sometimes close-at-claw. Winner of the first Sarah Lantz Memorial Poetry Prize (from CALYX Books), poet Penelope Scambly Schott draws on myriad experiences to bring herself and the reader into a deeper and far-reaching connection to the world.<br />Where: <a href="http://www.annieblooms.com/">Annie Bloom's Books</a>, 7834 SW Capitol Hwy.<br />When: 7:30 pm<br />Cost: FreeAmanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-16159250948690007712010-10-13T13:11:00.000-07:002010-10-13T13:19:34.812-07:00"How to Freelance for Me" Panel on November 10th<a href="http://newsincubator.wordpress.com/freelancepanel/">Oregon News Incubator</a>, the Portland-based network for freelancers and other entrepreneurial journalists, is hosting its first big even.<br /><br /><strong>The skinny:</strong> Portland-based editors give free advice on what they look for in pitches and in freelancers.<br /><strong>The speakers:</strong> <a href="http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=newsincubator.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fpub%2Fkasey-cordell%2F6%2F945%2F513&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsincubator.wordpress.com%2Ffreelancepanel%2F">Kasey Cordell</a>, senior editor, <a href="http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=newsincubator.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portlandmonthlymag.com%2F&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsincubator.wordpress.com%2Ffreelancepanel%2F">Portland Monthly</a>; <a href="http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=newsincubator.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Frobindoussard&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsincubator.wordpress.com%2Ffreelancepanel%2F">Robin Doussard</a>, editor, <a href="http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=newsincubator.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonbusiness.com%2F&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsincubator.wordpress.com%2Ffreelancepanel%2F">Oregon Business Magazine</a>; <a href="http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=newsincubator.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fabrahamhyatt&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsincubator.wordpress.com%2Ffreelancepanel%2F">Abraham Hyatt</a>, production editor, <a href="http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=newsincubator.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.readwriteweb.com%2F&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsincubator.wordpress.com%2Ffreelancepanel%2F">ReadWriteWeb</a>. More guests to be announced!<br /><strong>The spot:</strong> Souk co-working space, 322 NW 6th Ave<br /><strong>The schedule:</strong> Wednesday, November 10th, 7-8 pm<br /><br />Please RSVP on <a href="http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=newsincubator.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevent.php%3Feid%3D124451734275913&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsincubator.wordpress.com%2Ffreelancepanel%2F">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=newsincubator.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcalagator.org%2Fevents%2F1250459336&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsincubator.wordpress.com%2Ffreelancepanel%2F">Calgator</a>, or <a href="http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=newsincubator.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fupcoming.yahoo.com%2Fevent%2F7174391%2FOR%2FPortland%2FHow-to-Freelance-for-Me-Practical-advice-from-Portland-editors-who-pay-for-journalism%2Fsouk%2F&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsincubator.wordpress.com%2Ffreelancepanel%2F">Upcoming</a>!Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-60269031115307035772010-10-13T11:22:00.000-07:002010-10-13T11:22:00.664-07:00Photo Story Prompt: Dead of Winter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7a3B2Si99He5N-AyomNpLxsNYkzuR0M-PQFH1Ky54BJv8hIpm8hFfKmv5Xk_du0wwTnT2gYgM1qxdcyQ79yejFkHsGX7kqD9xqoxU8b99P_y33LaCD61BXM21eCMKPzuNQ/s1600/109472_4386.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525000190699509922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7a3B2Si99He5N-AyomNpLxsNYkzuR0M-PQFH1Ky54BJv8hIpm8hFfKmv5Xk_du0wwTnT2gYgM1qxdcyQ79yejFkHsGX7kqD9xqoxU8b99P_y33LaCD61BXM21eCMKPzuNQ/s400/109472_4386.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Write what comes to you! Share with us by leaving a comment or emailing <a href="mailto:photostory@indigoediting.com">photostory@indigoediting.com</a>.</div>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-70959803988485159102010-10-11T14:12:00.000-07:002010-10-11T18:44:03.471-07:00Editorial Tip of the Week: Introductory CommasCommas are often used after introductory phrases or words, especially to indicate pause. This can be very useful to help develop the way your piece reads and flows. Use of the comma is frequently a matter of preference and good judgement. However, there are certain instances with introductory phrases and words where a comma is specifically necessary. We'll just run through how the comma can (and sometimes should) be used here.<div></div><div><br /></div><div>i. Introductory Phrase with Comma</div><div>A comma is used to indicate slight pause following an introductory phrase at the beginning of a sentence, with the exception of very short introductory phrases. In this case, the comma is also useful to prevent misreading of the sentence, so be sure you are not muddling a sentence by omitting a comma.</div><div>Examples: <i>On the other hand, her favorite dinner wasn't exactly easy to prepare.</i></div><div><i>On Tuesday he tried to see the optometrist. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>ii. Introductory Phrase without Comma</div><div>If the introductory phrase immediately precedes the verb it modifies, a comma is not used.</div><div>Example: <i>Running along behind the car was her neighbor's new dog.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>iii. Direct Address</div><div>Use a comma following names or words used in direct address and correspondence. </div><div>Examples: <i>Friends, I will be selling my car soon.</i></div><div><i>Mr. Fry, please report back to me as soon as possible.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>iv. "Yes," "no," etc.</div><div>Use a comma following <i>yes, no, well then,</i> and the like, at the beginning of a sentence when a slight pause is desired.</div><div>Examples: <i>Yes, I admit he defeated me.</i></div><div><i>Well then, we should look into the matter.</i></div>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-89155016648245992632010-10-08T09:04:00.000-07:002010-10-08T09:04:00.295-07:00Spotlighted Literary Events<strong>October 9th & 10th</strong><br /><a href="http://www.wordstockfestival.com/">Wordstock!</a> Wordstock is an annual festival of books, writer, and storytelling in Portland, Oregon. A full schedule of events is available <a href="http://wordstockfestival2010.sched.org/">here.</a> Wordstock features nine author stages, a book fair, a children's activity and literature stage, a series of workshops for writers, day-long professional development workshops for K-12 teachers, and more.<br />Where: Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.<br />When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm<br />Cost: <a href="http://www.wordstockfestival.com/cms/?page_id=126">varies</a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Saturday, October 9th</strong><br />The <a href="http://www.iprc.org/">IPRC</a> presents the 5th annual <a href="http://www.iprc.org/calendar/text-ball">Text Ball </a>at p:ear. The Text Ball is Portland's unique celebration of all things text, where attendees are encouraged to come dressed with text as part of your evening attire. Along with live music, dancing, and text-based refreshments, attendees can enjoy word games and a costume parade.<br />Where: <a href="http://www.pearmentor.org/">p:ear</a>, 338 NW 6th Ave<br />When: 7:00 pm<br />Cost: $8-$15 at <a href="http://www.iprc.org/">iprc.org</a><br /><br /><strong>Tuesday, October 12th</strong><br />Zinesters talking: Know Your City. Examining Portland's forgotten history through zines. <a href="http://dillpickleclub.com/">The Dill Pickle Club</a>, a civic organization that organizes education project on local history, culture, and civics, talks about Oregon History Comics, with author and Portland Mercury reporter Sarah Mirk.<br />Where: <a href="http://www.multcolib.org/agcy/cen.html">Central Library</a>, US Bank Room, 801 SW 10th Ave<br />When: 6:30 pm<br />Cost: FreeAmanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-4166472852536566292010-10-06T10:24:00.000-07:002010-10-06T10:24:00.341-07:00Photo Story Prompt: Commodore Record Shop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjiYjph1jbi21OYt86bQOiczunv_InChMb5nPZrmonHtly_HB22IajpdDd5olwz-J8pqTkjNNFVhzXJvx8D9fwE3YQE3VWvnRwqslLbjL4X9RBqE1F9ibDhxlFm9l2WrofA/s1600/4843738940_135f1d93c5_z.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjiYjph1jbi21OYt86bQOiczunv_InChMb5nPZrmonHtly_HB22IajpdDd5olwz-J8pqTkjNNFVhzXJvx8D9fwE3YQE3VWvnRwqslLbjL4X9RBqE1F9ibDhxlFm9l2WrofA/s400/4843738940_135f1d93c5_z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520264347747494098" border="0" /></a><br />Portrait of Milt Gabler, Herbie Hill, Lou Blum, and Jack Crystal, Commodore Record Shop, New York, NY, ca. Aug. 1947. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/4843738940/in/set-72157624588645784/">William P. Gottlieb</a>.<br /><br />Write whatever comes to you! Share your fiction, non-fiction, prose, or what have you with us. Leave it as a comment, or email it to us at <a href="mailto:photostory@indigoediting.com">photostory@indigoediting.com</a>.Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-14595018729140123332010-10-04T18:31:00.000-07:002010-10-04T21:34:27.730-07:00Editorial Tip of the Week: Compounds and Hyphens<div>Hyphens and deciding when to hyphenate words are things that confuse me to this day. There's a lot to hyphenation rules, and all different kinds of them. To break it down to easier to understand parts, I wanted to take a look at hyphenating compounds. The first place to look to decide whether or not to hyphenate a word is the dictionary. But after that, here are some things to consider:</div><div><br /></div>i. Readability<div>Hyphens are used to show structure and pronunciation to enhance readability and comprehension. Hyphens can help out with words that may otherwise be misread; for example, you would want to <i>re-press</i> your shirt, not repress it. And to eliminate ambiguity: <i>decision making</i> is understandable enough, but <i>fast decision-making</i> shows that you are making decisions and not just quick judgements. Something like <i>graduate student housing</i> is not ambiguous, but it is still perfectly acceptable to hyphenate. </div><div><br /></div><div>ii. Compound Modifiers</div><div>When compound modifiers (like <i>well-lit </i>or <i>open-mouthed</i>) precede a noun, hyphenation makes for easier reading and comprehension. When they follow a noun, hyphens are generally not needed (although that is not always the case). <i>The Chicago Manual of Style </i>offers a hyphenation guide for more specifics. </div><div><br /></div><div>iii. Multiple Hyphens</div><div>Standard multiple hyphen phrases like <i>matter-of-fact approach</i> and <i>over-the-counter drug</i> are often written with two hyphens. Other phrases have no real general consensus, but consistency should be maintained throughout a piece. Therefore, <i>early nineteenth-century music </i>or <i>early-nineteenth-century music</i> are both acceptable. The use of one hyphen versus two does not make a difference in the understanding of the phrase.</div>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-6143196908308998762010-10-01T15:54:00.000-07:002010-10-01T16:26:33.630-07:00Spotlighted Literary Events<div><b>Sunday, October 3rd</b></div><div>Michele Glazer's poems take on questions of being and value, exploring not just "what" is, but "how" it is. The poems in her new collection, "On Tact, and the Made Up World," are drawn to missteps in perception and language.</div><div>Where: <a href="http://www.powells.com">Powell's</a> on Hawthorne, 3723 SE Hawthorne</div><div>When: 4:00 pm</div><div>Cost: Free</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Monday, October 4th</b></div><div>Write Around Portland 10-week workshop begins tonight. Based on their acclaimed community writing model, this generative workshop incorporates favorite exercises to inspire the writing life. Workshop fee ($285) includes free parking and snacks, and helps to fund workshops for low-income youth and adults. To register, of for more information, visit <a href="http://www.writearound.org">www.writearound.org</a>.</div><div>Where: <a href="http://www.powells.com/">Powell's</a>, 1005 West Burnside</div><div>When: 6:15 pm</div><div>Cost: $285 for 10 weeks</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tuesday, October 5th</b></div><div>Join Wordstock and the Multnomah County Library for this special "sneak-peak" at the Young Adult literature that will be featured at this year's festival, with readings from Heather Vogel Frederick, Amanda Howells, and Nancy Coffelt.</div><div>Where: <a href="http://www.multcolib.org/agcy/cen.html">Central Library</a>, 810 SW 10th Ave.</div><div>When: 6:00 pm</div><div>Cost: Free</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Thursday, October 7th</b></div><div>Join us to meet Johnny Ryan and celebrate the release of his latest book,<i> <a href="http://www.fantagraphics.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=1915&category_id=1&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=62&vmcchk=1&Itemid=62">Prison Pit 2</a></i>. Ryan will sign books and present an exhibition of his original artwork, comix, colorful silkscreen prints, and sculpted figures. Also the main character from <i>Prison Pit</i>, Cannibal Fuckface, will make a special appearance, performing a heavy metal set while covered in blood.</div>Where: <a href="http://www.floatingworldcomics.com/main/">Floating World Comics</a>, 20 NW 5th Ave #101<div>When: 6:00 pm</div><div>Cost: Free</div>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-14763289051881166552010-09-29T09:55:00.000-07:002010-09-29T09:55:00.337-07:00Photo Story Prompt: At Play<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWP-JOL3sn1e-RCyIL2_Jpk5C_BlyW5ohboEBair1PbDSb5Wy1-jV4LMA5MVUdp-HrayojmYHBOm4rszIdbf4m1pvgX-PpUbVUB2Lq30NiFpL08qKyzcgaYP7EL1fdhib2w/s1600/477605_10472018.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWP-JOL3sn1e-RCyIL2_Jpk5C_BlyW5ohboEBair1PbDSb5Wy1-jV4LMA5MVUdp-HrayojmYHBOm4rszIdbf4m1pvgX-PpUbVUB2Lq30NiFpL08qKyzcgaYP7EL1fdhib2w/s400/477605_10472018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520262146799701186" border="0" /></a><br />Write what comes to you: fiction, non-fiction, short or long. Share it with us! Leave your work as a comment or email it to us at <a href="mailto:photostory@indigoediting.com">photostory@indigoediting.com.<br /></a>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-78542992339969772172010-09-27T12:50:00.000-07:002010-09-27T13:18:25.293-07:00Editorial Tip of the Week: Viva VoiceYou may have heard these lines before: <em>It will take some time for you to discover your voice</em>, or, <em>Let me read the first fifty or so pages and see if I like the voice</em>. Earlier this year, authors at the Festival of Books were <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2010/04/literary-prize-winners-discuss-the-use-of-voice-and-language.html">all over</a> voice—to the point that a writer at the Huffington Post decided to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anis-shivani/voice-in-fiction-a-favori_b_553662.html">take a jab</a> back. What is this elusive "voice" that's always being talked about?<br /><br />Generally, voice is referring to one of two things:<br /><ol><li>The author's voice, their style, that makes their writing unique in some respect and has been crafted over time.</li><li>Or, voice as the speech and thought process of the narrator of a story.</li></ol><p>Both types of voice are very important to writers and their work. The first, the voice (or stlye) of an author, being something that is developed as a writer develops. It is unique to you, and it is bound to evolve continually over time. Your writing should have as much personality as your own. The voice of your narrator, similarly, is crucial to carrying out your story. Without a cohesive and engaging voice, you may lose the structure, and even the impact, of your story before the reader even reaches the end.</p><p> </p><p>Voice as an author's style is an interesting topic: can it be learned or must it be nurtured only to develop with use? This is one thing that is argued over in the Huffington Post article. You can answer that for yourself, if you wish. But one thing is certain—voice has an effect on your writing mechanics, your word choice, even your structure. Becoming aware of your own voice will allow you a lot of room to play in your writing. Give it a shot.</p>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-18003244739800268882010-09-24T08:00:00.000-07:002010-09-24T08:00:08.151-07:00Spotlighted Literary Events<span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, September 24th<br /></span>Celebrate the 20th birthday of the Portland micro-press, <a href="http://www.futuretensebooks.com/">Future Tense</a>, at this free event featuring short readings and toasts from an array of authors that Kevin Sampsell's press has published throughout the years. Appearances by Richard Meltzer, Zachary Schomburg, Emily Kendal Frey, Chelsea Martin, Zoe Trope, and more. Plus, of course, there will be drinking and a whole bunch of books for sale.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>Where: <a href="http://disjecta.org/main.php">Disjecta</a>, 8371 N Interstate<br />When: 8:00 pm<br />Cost: Free<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Sunday, September 26th<br /></span>Inflectionsim is a poetic movement grown out of discussions among three Portland poets: John Sibley Williams, A. Molotkov, and Shawn Austin. They sought more organic poetry that respected both poet and reader, both words and interpretation. The founders don't seek to control the definition of Inflectionism but encourage other poets to discover their own definitions.<br />Where: <a href="http://www.stjohnsbooks.com/">St. John's Booksellers</a>, 8622 N Lombard<br />When: 2:00 pm<br />Cost: Free<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Tuesday, September 28th<br /></span>Join<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>us tonight for a reading by Tao Lin to celebrate the release of his second novel, <span style="font-style: italic;">Richard Yates</span> (Melville House, 2010). <span style="font-style: italic;">Richard Yates</span> is named after real life writer Richard Yates, but has little to do with him. Instead, it tracks the relationship between writer Haley Joel Osment, a New Yorker in his early twenties, and Dakota Fanning, his 16-year-old lover. Tao Lin is an American poet, novelist, short story writer, and artist. He is the author of five books of fiction and poetry.<br />Where: <a href="http://readingfrenzy.com/">Reading Frenzy</a>, 921 SW Oak<br />When: 7:00 pm<br />Cost: Free (and so is the beer!) <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Wednesday, September 29th</span><br />Guillermo del Toro, one of Hollywood's most popular and imaginative storytellers and the creator of the Oscar-winning <span style="font-style: italic;">Pan's Labyrinth</span>, presents <a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9780061558221-0"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Fall</span></a>, the new book in his vampire epic. The event is co-sponsored by the Northwest Film Center's School of Film.<br />Where: <a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/?loc=9&id=176">Bagdad Theater</a>, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd<br />When: 7:00 pm<br />Cost: $26.99, includes admission and a copy of <span style="font-style: italic;">The Fall</span>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-85892002290352344422010-09-22T10:01:00.000-07:002010-09-23T15:24:04.222-07:00Photo Story Prompt: The Lion Tamer<div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3B1st_YF33VHZCBmSe1Z3u7n86V-Uf0SadxMN1CFg03WUVmsKRp9_4i0elZzA3iHpdj2mz77wHzUf8OuYzuCkjlUNgvoXTLJklwbkK6hbc7poQ9wdrgOc_CWEAZgGrlf28w/s400/3588573761_d9e6286ed3_z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519136927465888546" border="0" /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3B1st_YF33VHZCBmSe1Z3u7n86V-Uf0SadxMN1CFg03WUVmsKRp9_4i0elZzA3iHpdj2mz77wHzUf8OuYzuCkjlUNgvoXTLJklwbkK6hbc7poQ9wdrgOc_CWEAZgGrlf28w/s1600/3588573761_d9e6286ed3_z.jpg"></a><div><br /></div><div>A lion tamer at Bertram Mills Touring Circus. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nationalmediamuseum/3588573761/">Edward G. Malindine</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Write whatever comes to you! Fiction, non-fiction, long or short. Share what you come up with with us. Either leave it as a comment, or email it to us at <a href="mailto:photostory@indigoediting.com">photostory@indigoediting.com </a></div>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-54548120997505623522010-09-20T16:36:00.000-07:002010-09-20T19:57:29.249-07:00Editorial Tip of the Week: The Square BracketThe square bracket is a common sight among parentheses, but it remains one of the less frequently used types of punctuation. Square brackets, or usually just brackets (in the United States), are defined by the <i>Chicago Manual of Style</i> as "used mainly to enclose material—usually added by someone other than the original writer—that does not belong to the surrounding text. In quoted matter, reprints, anthologies, and other non-original material, square brackets enclose editorial interpolations, explanations, translations of foreign terms, or corrections. Sometimes the bracketed material replaces rather than amplifies the original word or words."<div><br /></div><div>That's a lot to handle at once. Aside from their most common use, brackets have a few other places where they would show up. Let's take a look at each with an example sentence.</div><div><br /></div><div>1. In quoted material, brackets are used to include matter not written by the original author and not belonging to the surrounding text. Example: <i>They [the student body] were against the new schedule changes. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>2. In translations, brackets are used to include a phrase or word in the original language. Example:<i> They studied society [Gesellschaft] and community [Gemeinde] in their class.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>3. Brackets function as parentheses inside of parentheses. If you need to put something in parentheses, but you are already working inside parentheses, just use brackets. Example: <i>(She didn't know how [or even when] it had all happened.)</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>4. Brackets can be used to include the phonetic transcription of something. Example: <i>He used the phonetic [</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Arial Unicode MS';font-size:large;"><i>fənɛtɪk</i></span><i>] transcription in his paper.</i></div>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-70099202106160370952010-09-17T15:32:00.000-07:002010-09-17T16:10:19.188-07:00Spotlighted Literary Events<div><b>Saturday, September 18th</b></div><div>Q Poetry Night with <a href="http://www.elainaellis.com">Elaina M. Ellis</a>: Join us for another night of some of the best queer poetry in the Northwest with one of Seattle's favorite queer poets. Elaina is a teacher at Bent Writing Institute and is the founder of <a href="http://www.tumbleme.org/">TumbleMe Productions</a>. The Q Poetry Night will also feature an open mic for everyone who would like to get up on the stage and share their work.</div><div>Where: <a href="http://www.pdxqcenter.org/">The Q Center</a>, 4115 N. Mississippi Ave</div><div>When: 6:30 pm</div><div>Cost: $5 suggested donation</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Sunday, September 19th</b></div><div>Please come out to see the renowned poet Eileen Myles read from her new poet's novel, <i><a href="http://eileenmyles.com/inferno.php">Inferno</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">. Part of the <a href="http://www.smorgreadingseries.blogspot.com/">Smorg Reading Series</a>. Food, beer, wine, and espresso are all available at The Waypost.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Where: <a href="http://www.thewaypost.com/">The Waypost</a>, 3120 N. Williams Ave</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">When: 7:30 pm</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Cost: Free</span></i></div><div><br /></div><b>Tuesday, September 21st</b><div>Zinesters Talking: Zines Go To School. Educators Bobi Blue of Fir Ridge High School, Julie Hoffer of Open Meadow High School, and Leanne Grabel of the Rosemont school share tips about how they integrate zines into their classrooms. Learn how making, reading, and sharing zines can change students lives!</div><div>Where: <a href="http://www.multcolib.org/agcy/bel.html">Belmont Library</a>, 1038 SE 39th Ave</div><div>When: 6:30 pm</div><div>Cost: Free</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Wednesday, September 22nd</b></div><div>Kim Fay, joined by her sister and best Vietnamese girlfriend, set off to taste as much as possible while exploring the rituals and traditions, street cafes, and haute cuisine of her favorite country. The three women discovered a society shaped by its ever-changing relationship with food. The result of their journey is a new book: <i>Communion: A Culinary Journey Through Vietnam</i>. Tonight's event will include a talk by Kim, a slide presentation, and food!</div><div>Where: <a href="http://www.broadwaybooks.net/">Broadway Books</a>, 1714 NE Broadway</div><div>When: 7:00 pm</div><div>Cost: Free</div>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-21929288897088261502010-09-15T11:26:00.000-07:002010-09-20T16:14:53.546-07:00Photo Story Prompt: Hop in...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_-TAQ6JVsazF2eM2NbhoQAufDDwWg8GejD-9vQ7i_RC2qJ9zqOqDy4gbi_JCjPyPG1dgTqCWo0uPSo1AFc4Y-t407CWs5BbP2VQrH3hyCyle-bXDz2uFeFgnm08VQf6Mdw/s1600/815336_74438951.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517209044864522066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_-TAQ6JVsazF2eM2NbhoQAufDDwWg8GejD-9vQ7i_RC2qJ9zqOqDy4gbi_JCjPyPG1dgTqCWo0uPSo1AFc4Y-t407CWs5BbP2VQrH3hyCyle-bXDz2uFeFgnm08VQf6Mdw/s400/815336_74438951.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Write whatever you are inspired to, be it fiction or truth. Tell us what you come up with! Post it as a comment here, or email it to us at <a href="mailto:photostory@indigoediting.com">photostory@indigoediting.com</a></div>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31366729.post-79035185276827399542010-09-13T23:18:00.000-07:002010-09-14T12:42:41.845-07:00Editorial Tip of the Week: For example, that is...I.e., e.g., what's the difference? How do you know when to use one as opposed to the other? The quick trick is this: <em>e.g. </em>offers examples of things, <em>i.e. </em>indicates further clarification. The long story is, <em>i.e.</em> and <em>e.g.</em> originate from Latin terms, <em>id est</em> ("that is") and <em>exempli gratia</em> ("for example"), respectively. Or, to put it more simply, just remember that <em>e.g.</em>, which starts with an <em>E</em>, gives an example. <em>I.e.</em>, which begins with <em>I</em>, is more like saying "in other words."<br /><br />Let's take it into context. If I were to say, "I like eating seafood, i.e., salmon and scallops," the use of <em>i.e. </em>indicates that I only like salmon and scallops. But if I were to say, "I like eating seafood, e.g., salmon and scallops," the use of <em>e.g.</em> just provides an example. I could also like eating crab and shrimp, and salmon and scallops were just an example of <em>some</em> of the seafood I like.<br /><br />There are some general rules to remember about using <em>i.e.</em> and <em>e.g.</em>:<br /><br /><blockquote><p>- Don't italicize them! Even though they are abbreviations, they are<br />considered a standard in the English language.</p><p>- Always use a period after each letter. They are abbreviations, after<br />all.</p><p>- Use a comma following the use of either abbreviation. Seriously, five out of six style guides recommend it.</p></blockquote><p></p><p>In the end, just remember to have fun. If remembering when to use <em>i.e.</em> and when to use <em>e.g. </em>hurts your brain a little too much, or you find yourself constantly doubting and double checking, you can always skimp on the fancy abbreviations and just say "in other words" and "for example."</p>Amanda Flagghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859168072796732362noreply@blogger.com0