John’s Substack
John OughtonReflections, suggestions & discoveries from a long life of writing, editing, and reviewing; posts should interest both writers (published and aspiring) and those rare beasts, people who simply love reading, and thinking about what they read.
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Overused Marketing Verbiage, Decoded by Ye Olde Grammar Grouch
Certain adjectives and phrases suddenly become go-to filler for the people — and/or AI programs — who churn out advertising verbiage for buildings and various products. These words are often so overused that, like a coin too often handled,...
The Bard Prewrites DJT's Life Story
Given Shakespeare’s brilliant creation of characters obsessed with revenge, power and madness, it’s worth considering which of his inventions most closely resemble the current Prez of the former democracy just south of Canada.
- My firs...
Killer Titles For Sale Now!
Following up on my earlier post about writing using the alphabet in various ordering ways, I’m pleased to present 13 brand new titles and story summaries for something, using an alphabetic sequence. These are 100% AI-free and organic from m...
Fun with Verbs
If you’re a regular reader of my offerings here, I’m going to make a few assumptions about you.
1. You like to read and (quite possibly) write.
2. You have no trouble understanding verb tenses in English, as well as active and passi...
Post-Modern Flight Safety Announcement
Alternative Airline Safety Announcement
Please check all baggage from previous flights and relationships in the “Caring” carousel, before you enter the plane. The airline cannot be held responsible for lost baguettes, bagatelles, or bagpip...
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Retired college professor, poet (six books),novelist, photographer, guitar player.
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