First, I am not advocating a move back toward feudalism. That would be daft. (Although there are days it sounds strangely appealing.)
But I do think we need a brief refresher course on nouns–especially common and proper nouns.
Bear with me for the briefest overview imaginable.
Noun: a person (Ringo Starr), place (dime store), thing (compass), idea (loyalty), concept (poverty), or activity (distance-running).
Nouns can be concrete or abstract. Concrete nouns are things you can experience with your five senses, more or less. Abstract nouns must be mulled over, considered, felt, appreciated, hated. They generally involve the mind and soul.
And thanks to Helen Simonsson for the great image.
I vote for B. Thanks! And congratulations!
Thanks, Mary Beth! For both!
I’m tempted to vote “A”, but I enjoy the grammar tips so much that I’m going with “B”. This post and the photo brought to mind several other nouns: shrubbery, herring, witch, coconuts, and swallows (both African and European).
Yes. Also migration, rabbits-with-big-nasty-pointy-teeth, minstrels, and Tim. Thanks for voting!
Congrats again!
I vote B.
I also thought of one who some call Tim and the fact that watery women of ill repute handing out swords is no basis for a system of government. 🙂
I mean, if I went around, sayin’ I was an emperor, just because some moistened bink had lobbed a scimitar at me? They’d put me away. (And thanks for voting!)
I have to go with B as well. It was nice to see you again at the Christmas party Ronie Kendig held.
It WAS nice, Erin. Hopefully we’ll all see each other more often. Accountability is WIN. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Oh, congratulations! Yay for more little people!!
As for blog posts…I’m happy with any type of writing advice—grammar, plot, whatever.
Thank you, Julie! Little people are fun. And I’m glad for the ride. I hope your next book is coming along well. Eager to hear about it.