Writing Tips

By SNLangford

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Just some advice I would like to give to fellow writers about things that personally bug me and others when r... More

Introduction
The Four Basic Commas
The Different Words that Sound the Same
Text Language
Music and Writing
Paragraphing and Formatting (Updated 2024)
Mary Sues/Gary Stu
Too Little or Too Much?
Blurb? What's That?
Missing Words
Publishing Sins
Rant: Follow then Unfollow
Boyfriends
The Bad Boy
Point-of-View
Capitalization
Morning Scenes
Blond/Blonde
Creating a Plot - Request
Common Genetics: Hair
Common Genetics: Eyes
Common Genetics: Skin
Common Genetics: Height
Inactivity
Name Selection
Book Covers
A/N 6/23/2017
Windows PC Accent Codes
Somewhat Back From the Dead?
(Update) I'm Back!
High School Writing Tips
(Update)
Interacting With Your Audience
"Please Read My Story"
Fan Fiction Poll
Fan Fiction (OCs/Reader Inserts + Ranty?)
Phisher Problem on Wattpad
Hair Maitenance
Hair Dyeing
Dreams: A source of ideas
Dear Students...
Location
The English Language
Romances, how should they end?
College Oriented Stories
Opinions (Book Launch?)
Paid Story Feature
Book has Launched
Including Social Issues
Odd Specifics: Curls
Your Attitude
Supporting
Character Development: Allergies
Support Chapter
A Word of Advice + Update
Sometimes You Gotta Just Write
Character Development: Parents
Put Your Work in the Correct Genre
Update on Stories
Beta Reading
Medication
NaNoWriMo
Slurs
Mature Rating
Creating Subplots and Small Parts
An Update on OCs in Fan Fiction (Continue on from the MS chapter)
Transitions
Using Music From YouTube - Remove Ads

I'm Loosing My Mind!

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By SNLangford

Okay! Before we get on with this chapter, can someone please tell me what's wrong with the title?

Don't see anything wrong with it? Well then...

I think it's time to learn the difference between loose and lose.

I say this now because I see these two words mixed up constantly here on Wattpad, and it needs to stop.

Now, here's the definitions from a simple google search:

Lose | lo͞oz

verb
1.be deprived of or cease to have or retain (something)."I've lost my appetite"
2.become unable to find (something or someone)."I've lost the car keys"

Loose | lo͞os

adjective
1.not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached."a loose tooth"
2.(of a garment) not fitting tightly or closely."she slipped into a loose T-shirt and shorts"
verb
1. set free; release. "the hounds have been loosed"

See the difference?

If it's hard to remember, maybe use this method (it helps me):

Loose: two oo's make it too big

Lose: You lose if you're single (this one hurts sometimes lol)

Hopefully this helps people. I'm tired of seeing these words switched up.

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