I Dare Say … Indubitably!
It’s a tough trick as a writer or
other creative person to speak and write imaginatively without coming off as
pompous or arrogant. This week’s word is especially cool because it is
deceptively sophisticated. Short and sweet …
FICTIVE (fikʹtiv) adj. – 1) of
fiction or the production of fiction; 2) not real, imaginary, feigned [WW #210]
While relatively common, fictive
isn’t seen much in a story of fiction
… only as a description of the work. Consider slipping it into a character’s
vocabulary, polishing their creatively expressive dialogue.
Even in your own casual conversation,
how often do you slip fictive into the chat when discussing
your books and other writing? I’d guess never … well, that’s okay, neither have
I. So what are you waiting for?
Work fictive into your
vocabulary for an inventive touch to your hefty arsenal of factual and fictive
lexes.
Word Challenge: FICTIVE. Challenge your creative prowess, as you fit fictive into your week of
unreal writing.
Learning knows no prejudices or boundaries, and it isn’t fattening!
Expanding your mind is a no-cost, simple joy. Do you feel that way too? What’s
your inspiration? Share your creative genius and Wordplay Wednesday comments below.
Write first for yourself … only then can you write for others. (L.Rochelle)
[LinDee Rochelle is a writer and editor by
trade, and an author by way of Rock & Roll. She has published two books (of
three) in her Blast from Your Past series about pioneering R&R Radio DJs. The true behind-the-mic
tales make GREAT Holiday Gifts available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book
2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon … The Psychedelic
Seventies!]
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