tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post4010080201609482907..comments2023-10-05T07:46:49.162-07:00Comments on The Meter Maids: Rhymes and MisdemeanorsCorey Schwartzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03883689227283545602noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-9079834351470140032012-11-28T08:47:35.359-08:002012-11-28T08:47:35.359-08:00Can't believe I got it all wrong! Need some se...Can't believe I got it all wrong! Need some serious rethinking on my WIP! So happy to have stumbled upon your blog, Meter Maids:) Richa Jhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740525395542223808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-1823852616167818762012-06-29T15:52:36.199-07:002012-06-29T15:52:36.199-07:00I would not have guessed "C" at all. Al...I would not have guessed "C" at all. Although I paused at "girl" and "whirl" but thought eh, okay. So glad we've got your virtual classroom available to us. I began writing poetry with Rena Boudreau's A to Z poetry challenge this year. Wish you were around before I posted them to the public.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391527903431779238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-47099265699671299582012-06-29T08:07:04.388-07:002012-06-29T08:07:04.388-07:00This is a very helpful blog...I am trying my hand ...This is a very helpful blog...I am trying my hand (pen) at rhyming stories, so I could use MUCH help. Thanks, Meter Maids! (Clever name, by the way.)Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-53527139587488175632012-06-28T09:23:56.999-07:002012-06-28T09:23:56.999-07:00When I first tried my hand at a picture book, I wa...When I first tried my hand at a picture book, I was an elementary school librarian so I thought FOR SURE I knew exactly what to do. Ha. I wrote this long obnoxious book completely in limericks...which, while fun individually, made for a VERY monotonous read aloud. And my main character was a complete brat. Good thing I shelved that monster and didn't get serious about my real writing for another EIGHT WHOLE YEARS. Now instead of obnoxious, I carry the compliment from an agent critique: 'Shel Silverstein-esque' and have a LOT more confidence about rhyming. <br /><br />Love this blog!<br />CarterCarter Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806608496893779885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-5624708201642460532012-06-24T19:25:33.682-07:002012-06-24T19:25:33.682-07:00I'm glad to have the Meter Maids, too! I can t...I'm glad to have the Meter Maids, too! I can tell I am going to love this blog and all that the two of you have to offer!!! You are much appreciated!Penny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-72557868244162032262012-06-24T15:20:56.114-07:002012-06-24T15:20:56.114-07:00This blog is a great idea!
Man, what I wouldn'...This blog is a great idea!<br /><br />Man, what I wouldn't do for the right rhyme when I need it.<br /><br />Glad I have the metermaids to call upon now.<br /><br />Shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-12746474003363137382012-06-24T12:23:44.646-07:002012-06-24T12:23:44.646-07:00Yeah, using words just for the rhyme can definitel...Yeah, using words just for the rhyme can definitely be a subtle crime. Sometimes, however it's a blatant offense, so a great first step when you are making revisions is to check your manuscripts for obvious examples, and remove them! I think working on finding surprising and creative rhymes is one of the most fun steps in the whole writing process! And it gets super, SUPER fun when you start incorporating internal rhyme and alliteration all in one fell swoop!Tiffany Strelitz Haberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756584163193458094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-30485632983919085572012-06-24T04:59:35.727-07:002012-06-24T04:59:35.727-07:00Fun lesson! Now I need bail to get out of jail!
Th...Fun lesson! Now I need bail to get out of jail!<br />Thanks, Corey and Tiffany!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-38312457456286576712012-06-24T00:55:55.084-07:002012-06-24T00:55:55.084-07:00Reading the comments is almost as much fun (and in...Reading the comments is almost as much fun (and instructive) as reading your post, ladies. :) Thank you...I love the show and tell format...it's quite helpful. But now I have to go back and reread (and probably rewrite) all of my 12 x 12 pb drafts that are in rhyme. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-46867097801131993752012-06-23T19:22:15.450-07:002012-06-23T19:22:15.450-07:00IMHO we ought to invent more words to rhyme with t...IMHO we ought to invent more words to rhyme with the lovely "twirl" besides girl, swirl, and whirl.<br /><br />And no, I wasn't going to suggest "squirrel" although I have heard it pronounced along those lines!<br /><br />- CathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-72280624707370732342012-06-23T18:22:35.781-07:002012-06-23T18:22:35.781-07:00p.s. Are you guys getting a badge? I'll love t...p.s. Are you guys getting a badge? I'll love to add it to my blog :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581876204776919003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-55775434698753888942012-06-23T18:20:15.169-07:002012-06-23T18:20:15.169-07:00Thanks for the lesson ladies! I'm so guilty of...Thanks for the lesson ladies! I'm so guilty of doing this in most all my rhymes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581876204776919003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-67321945569572887482012-06-23T12:09:20.026-07:002012-06-23T12:09:20.026-07:00Ms. Saba, we are ALL guilty of C from time to time...Ms. Saba, we are ALL guilty of C from time to time! Heather Alexander calls me out on it at every conference :)Corey Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883689227283545602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951718574370495597.post-12331959703824800152012-06-23T10:23:43.712-07:002012-06-23T10:23:43.712-07:00Wow! I guessed A :/ had no clue about B & C bu...Wow! I guessed A :/ had no clue about B & C but it does make sense!Ms Saba (aka Teacher007.5)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06953870191367835120noreply@blogger.com