The lighter side
Video surveillance: another example of tech-inspired jargon? Photo by Terry Freedman
New words are always interesting, I think, and not just the ones that have been inspired by technology. But before I say any more about that, I feel the need to get something off my chest. Don’t worry, I won’t make this a long post: the last thing I want is people tweeting me to say TL;DR (too long; didn’t read).
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Questions, by Terry Freedman
Many writers are introverts. Perhaps even most are. It’s an ideal state for the act of writing itself, where an ability to remain silent, and not interact with another person, for hours on end is a blessing.
Read MoreWhen does not writing count as writing?
Read MoreThe following rules can be adapted (to an extent) by any tutor teaching an online course to adults or young adults.
Read MoreMy reading list keeps expanding faster than I can keep up. Why?
Read MoreHow can a writer’s choice of words convey a false impression of their knowledge of the topic in question?
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Diverted traffic, by Terry Freedman
Is the domino effect merely one elaborate displacement activity, to put off the act of writing?
Read More“Oh yes, I really like the way the writer portrays something or other, and how nuanced his use of blah blah blah”
When it comes to literary criticism, are words alone sufficient?
Read MoreUpdated! Here are some preliminary details of a blogging course I’ve been asked to teach.
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Buzzsaw screenshot, by Terry Freedman
If you’re tired of people “reaching out” or “circling back” or sending you sales “literature” that bears no relevance to you whatsoever, you will enjoy learning that you’re not alone.
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Cure, by Terry Freedman
Signs in the environment can provide great stimulation for our imagination, and tell us about history in some cases too.
Read MoreSolving one problem in a writing program like Word can lead to others.
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Inside a second-hand bookshop, by Terry Freedman
Like all professions, book selling has its own peculiar nomenclature.
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Book covers, by Terry Freedman
How to appear well-read in Zoom meetings!
Read MoreNow that your experience of being in a classroom has narrowed to the dimensions of your own study or living room, you may be interested to learn from some of the mistakes I have made when it comes to learning online.
Read MoreSeeing as we are in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, with millions of people either in lockdown or self-isolating, many previously face-to-face activities are starting to be carried out online. I thought this true story might serve both as a cautionary tale and as some light relief.
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Aching feet, by Terry Freedman
Some ideas about what to do if you’re stuck at home because of Covid-19-related advice regarding social contact.
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Shock, Horror! by Terry Freedman.jpg
My Christmas, Oulipo-inspired message decoded.
Read MoreYou don’t always need words to get your meaning across!
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