To get me writing some time ago, I started an "Alphabet Series" of essays based on unusual words starting with each letter of the alphabet. I made it to E.
The words so far have been:
I've been neglecting any purposeful writing lately, so I thought it might be a good idea to try to work on 'F'. Here's some of my choices:
fain - (all archaic) Preferably; Gladly. ~adj. 1. Ready, willing. 2. Obliged or require [...]
febrile - Pertaining to fever. Feverish.
feckless - Feeble. Lacking in purpose. Also 'Feck' - one who is feckless (and an amusing [...]
feculent - Full of foul matter, dregs.
fishtailing - (archery) Said of an arrow that flails from side to side in flight.
fledge - To take care of a young bird until it is ready for flight.
flense - To strip skin or blubber.
foetor - Strong stench. (variation : fetor)
Force Majeure - An unexpected event which releases one from ones obligations. Lit. superior forc [...]
So - here's your 'writerly' challenge for the week: write an essay, short story, poem...anything...based around one of these f-words. (Or ALL of them if you're really good!)Leave a link in the comments section to your blog so we can all enjoy and be inspired!
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