rop the Old, Make Way for the New
Whatever happened to the drop cap?
Once a staple of book beginnings, it seems to have disappeared into the annals
of time. Too bad. It’s a majestic way to begin anew, a story of intrigue,
romance, or adventure.
Give your writing a New Beginning, with …
RUBRIC (rōōʹbrik) n. – 1) in early books and MS, a chapter
heading, initial letter, specific sentence, etc., printed or written in red,
decorative lettering, etc.; 2) any heading, title, etc, as of a chapter or
section; 3) a direction, as in a prayer book, for conducting religious svcs.;
4) an explanatory comment, or gloss; 5) the title or a heading of a law; 6) an
established custom or rule of procedure. [WW #148]
Wow. The dictionary gurus must have been tokin’ a bit o’ the weed and letting their minds wander on this one. The lengthy
description is an anomaly for dictionaries. Generally, short and succinct
definitions are anticipated. As with life, expect the unexpected, and enjoy the
meaning.
Word Challenge: RUBRIC. Also like life,
writing is chock-full of New Beginnings. Some open with moments of quiet instigation; while others may
descend on you with bold rubric. Consider your next New Beginning,
as you fit rubric into your week of fresh writings.
Write first for
yourself … only then can you write for others. (L.Rochelle)
E-N-D
