Encouragement is powerful. It lifts sagging spirits, nudges one to action, and is a great motivator. This past week has been difficult for me. I’ll spare you the details, but it involved a family member and memory care. Even though the week was full of challenges, it was full of compassionate, wonderful people and that is what I choose to focus on today. Sagging Spirits Whether in your writing practice or in daily life, a little encouragement goes a long way. Pressure to perform, indecision, and a feeling of worthlessness dampens the spirit. A kind word, a suggestion that leads to solutions, or a gentle reminder that, as Jesse Jackson…
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Satire
Satire pokes fun at the truth. Think SNL or The Onion. In this post I’ll talk about the purpose, style and some techniques to use to create believability in your satire. Satire Purpose Generally speaking, satire is a vehicle for humorous ridicule. It highlights the absurdity of an action or government policy. SNL’s opening regularly skewers the news of the day while driving home the outlandish claims and actions of those in power. The Onion’s article Everything You Need to Know About President Trump’s Board of Peace included this line regarding membership requirements: Pay the $1 billion fee for permanent membership and submit letters of recommendation from three different war…
