MISC.

Some Words Never Die

May 14, 2013

From the Washington Post: “Linguists identify 15,000-year-old ‘ultraconserved words’”

Language scientists have discovered:

words that have descended largely unchanged from a language that died out as the glaciers retreated at the end of the last Ice Age. Those few words mean the same thing, and sound almost the same, as they did then.

It’s a fascinating read about the ever-changing — and sometimes immobile — landscape of language.

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Aaaaand….We’re Back.

April 14, 2012

Photo Credit:
From the Turtleback book by Roger Hargreaves

It’s been two years (two!) since you last heard from The Story Spot. The hiatus is over. Now, with new vigor and newer appreciation for the value of reading, writing, and storytelling of all forms, we return with a gleeful vengeance.

Cheers to sharing knowledge about our treasured craft. Hurrah for sharing experiences about the storytelling life. Our virtual doors are open and flung wide as we look forward to new voices, new perspectives and to new collaborations.

Welcome!
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Hey. Who are you people?

February 18, 2010

You know who we are so it’s only fair to ask, right? Who’s lurking out there in the shadowy depths anyway? Your click will help us improve the site and bring you more of what you need to get through that next blank page.
Thanks readers!

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New Year. New Look.

January 16, 2010

We’re ringing in 2010 with a bright, shiny facelift and a brand spankin’ new calisthenics routine here at THE STORY SPOT. You’ll still find tips and inspiration to fuel your creativity, improve your technical skills, and help you navigate industry waters. To ice that cake, we’re working to bring our expanding community of writers and editors across the globe just a little bit closer and to keep doing what we do to get you through your writing day. The suggestion box is open so drop us a line.

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Happy Holidays

December 29, 2009

All of us at The Story Spot wish you the very best of holidays, whichever you celebrate, and a prosperous and prolific new year. Let’s make 2010 the best year yet for all our writing projects.