Category: Creative Writing
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What are some examples of Americanisms that can be avoided when using quotation marks in Australian English
When using quotation marks in Australian English, it’s important to avoid certain Americanisms to adhere to local conventions. Here are some examples of Americanisms related to the use of quotation marks that should be avoided: By avoiding these Americanisms, writers can ensure their use of quotation marks aligns with Australian English standards, maintaining clarity and…
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How to use quotation marks correctly in Australian English
In Australian English, the correct use of quotation marks follows specific rules that differ slightly from American English conventions. Here’s a detailed guide on how to use quotation marks correctly in Australian English: Single vs. Double Quotation Marks Australian English typically uses single quotation marks (‘ ‘) for quoting direct speech, titles of certain works,…
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In Australian grammar rules, does the full stop come before single quote marks, or after?
In Australian grammar rules, the placement of the full stop in relation to single quote marks depends on the context of the quotation. If the quotation is a complete sentence, the full stop comes before the closing single quote mark. However, if the quotation is part of a larger sentence, the full stop comes after…
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Creativity: Succeeding over the long term
Successful creatives often succeed for years because they not only have talent, but also cultivate the right networks and connections to support their creative work[2][4]. Research shows that creativity involves three key elements: the individual’s mastery of their craft, exposure to a field of influential experts, and acceptance by the gatekeepers in that domain[2][4]. Simply…
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The ghost at the table – Draft 03 – Chapter 01
Logan The glow from multiple monitors bathed the small office in a harsh, artificial light. I sat there, Logan Robinson, amidst the chaos of my digital battleground. The desk was a minefield of papers and empty coffee mugs, remnants of countless skirmishes with unyielding code and stubborn systems. My fingers flew across the keyboard, a…
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The ghost at the table – Draft 03 – Chapter 2
In his technologically cluttered room, Logan Robinson is a master hacker pursuing personal vengeance. His obsession with exposing the corruption behind his father’s and brother’s deaths isolates him from his concerned mother, Patricia. Despite successfully hacking into a government database, Logan is haunted by nightmares of the accident that claimed his family. His mother’s plea…
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The ghost at the table – Draft 03 – Chapter 3
A distraught Logan is shaken by the death of his close friend Lily, a casualty of farm management’s negligence. Utilizing his RAAF-honed skills and connections with his old hacker crew—Moonbeam, Chartreuse, and Dragon—he plans to uncover and expose the company’s secrets. Logan is driven by the need for justice, tapping into his quick thinking and…
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The ghost at the table – Draft 03 – Chapter 4
Logan, tormented by Lily’s death, meticulously prepares to infiltrate and sabotage the farm responsible for her loss. With military precision, he breaches security, finding a windfall in a hidden safe and agrarian misdeeds in documents. As close calls with security increase the danger, he shifts focus toward cybercrime, aiming to attack financially and digitally. Planning…
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The ghost at the table – Draft 03 – Chapter 5
Logan grapples with inner turmoil and the lure of vengeance for his deceased best friends Dan and Sarah’s daughter, Lily, (well, actually his daughter, but only he and Sarah know that) as his worried mother Patricia senses something is amiss. Despite Patricia’s heartfelt pleas for him to choose a different path and her fear of…
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The ghost at the table – Draft 03 – Chapter 6
Logan, a former RAAF member, has become a vigilante hacker seeking justice for his deceased partner, Lily. Disillusioned by a failure of justice, he infiltrates Adelaide’s vulnerable businesses, escalating his cyberattacks as a tribute to Lily. Meanwhile, Stephanie McBride, a savvy investigator, notices his precision amidst the chaos. Drawn into the digital underworld, she begins…
