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"Just Friends" And Hundred-Dollar Words
One particular teacher I had in elementary school had a habit of harping on hundred-dollar words at every opportunity. Other teachers brought it up from time to time, but it was pretty much her thing. Saying hundred-dollar words was meant to encourage kids to, dare I say, use an enriched vocabulary when writing. Using words like gigantic or massive instead of big. Often, it was explained that using these hundred-dollar words over simpler alternatives would make your writing
2 days ago
Answering The AuthorTube Newbie Tag 📖🩷✨
In case you missed the exciting news, I've recently started my own YouTube channel! 📖🩷✨ As the spunky and sparkly little sister to this blog, my channel is meant to be a space to chat about writing, life, and whatever else comes to mind. For one of my first videos, I'm taking part in a longstanding tradition and doing the AuthorTube Newbie Tag. If you're unfamiliar, it's essentially an icebreaker activity where newcomers introduce themselves by answering this set of questio
Mar 23
Decluttering Your Writing | Filler Words, Fodder, And More
Spring cleaning is upon us! It's a great reminder to downsize and tidy up your space as we enter a new season. Spring cleaning can go beyond dusting baseboards and donating clothes you no longer wear. In fact, this decluttering mindset can be helpful for writers who need to tighten up their manuscripts. In this post, I'm sharing some of the things that might be creating clutter in your writing. Remember: there can be a time and a place for all of these things, but everything
Mar 22
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About Avril
Avril Marie Aalund is a writer of Regency Era romance.
Based in Connecticut, she spends her time jumping between her WIPs, doting on her cat, playing video games, and having fun at her job as an escape room Game Master.
Unlocking My Writing | 5 Ways Working At An Escape Room Has Made Me A Better Writer
Chances are, if you've seen me on social media or have read posts on this blog, you know I work at an escape room. I've been there for about a year and a half now, and it's been such a wonderful experience. It may not be what I scribbled down on a kindergarten "When I grow up..." project (for the record, my actual answer was zookeeper), but it's a job that feels like it was made for me. In all honesty, it is my dream job. And frankly, I like to think I'm pretty good at it. F
Crystals For Writers
They say that a cluttered desk is a sign of a creative mind, and believe me when I say that my desk is very cluttered. Part of that can be attributed to how small my desk is, but I'll also admit that a good deal of my limited space is taken up by my collection of crystals, which has been steadily growing over the years. Crystals are something I feel like I have always been drawn to but only began exploring more in-depth as an adult. While there is not much scientific proof o
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Real And Raw Reflections On "The Age Of Scorpius"
January 2026: after the initial publication of this post, the author shared that he is Trans and now goes by Milo. I've updated this post to reflect his preferred pronouns. Everything else remains the same. Disclaimer: this post is not directed towards Milo Winter specifically, nor anyone on or affiliated with his team. via Goodreads The bookish corner of the internet can be a lovely place. Even though it's got its unfavorable areas, it's an asset for writers seeking communit
A Not-So-Tiny "Tiny Bookshop" Review From A Writer, Bookworm, And Gamer
via Steam Like many writers out there, I'm also a gamer. And like a lot of folks, I got really into Animal Crossing during the pandemic lockdown. Checking on my island was a daily ritual and became my favorite way to unwind once I'd started at a new job after being laid off following a furlough. That said, I'm not what you'd call a cozy gamer. My idea of cozy gaming is putting on my comfiest pajama pants, making some cocoa, curling up under a throw blanket, and listening to
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