by Naomi L. | February 4, 2015 | Blog, Creative Writing, What If? Writing Prompts |
Welcome to February! To start off the month of love, here’s a new set of “What If?” Writing Prompts for you to enjoy, all set to the theme of romance. See what sorts of love stories you can write based on these ideas, and feel free to add more of your own! Have fun!
What if… you were stuck in a never-ending Valentine’s Day until you found that special someone?
What if… you loved someone you could never be with?
What if… you found out your best friend has had a crush on you for years?
What if… you were in love with someone… who was in love with someone else?
What if… the only way you could win over the person you love was through a talent you lack (singing, writing poetry, etc.)?
Enjoy creating your own romantic tales!
If you have any “What If?” writing prompt suggestions (for any theme), please feel free to share them in the comments below. Ideas I like may be featured in future “What If?” posts, with full credit and a link to your blog (if you have one)! Also, if you’ve written a piece based on an idea you’ve found here, be sure to link back to the respective “What If?” post. I would love to see what you’ve done with the prompt! Thank you!
by Naomi L. | February 2, 2015 | Blog, Word of the Week |
Word: zealous
Pronunciation: ZE-ləs
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
Source: Oxford Dictionaries
“Zealous” is another one of those words that I would see or hear often but always forget what it meant. I’m sure it’s come up a few times in my vocabulary test prep material, though to really memorize it, I suppose I’d have to make a habit of incorporating it in my own writing. It wouldn’t be too hard either; I have written quite a few characters who were passionate about a particular cause.
A “zealous” person is someone who demonstrates great enthusiasm for a chosen goal. Derived from the noun “zeal”, the word traces back through the Latin noun zelus to the Ancient Greek noun zêlos, both of which mean “zeal” or “jealousy”. The latter noun comes from the verb zēlóō, meaning “to emulate” or “to be jealous”.
With such similar spellings, I’m sure I must have confused the word “zealous” with the word “jealous” at least once before. Interestingly enough, despite having different meanings, they have the same etymological origin, so that may serve as a reminder for writers seeking words to describe passion in their characters. If you tend to write characters who show great emotion for a given objective, then “zealous” is a good word to keep on your shortlist. Write with passion, and your readers will see how “zealous” you are about your craft!
What are your thoughts on this word? Any suggestions for future “Word of the Week” featured words?
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