Write Like Mande

So smitten with me is the South Carolina blogosphere that nary a day goes by without someone obsessing over my word choice, sentence structure, or gerund abuse. Seriously, my writing – marked, apparently, by pretentious nested clauses and constant digressive asides – has flurried more debate than half the entire S.C. blogroll.

Like I said, smitten with me, and I love it.

People clearly want to know how it’s done, and lucky for y’all, today I happen to be in the show-me state of mind.

I know, you’re so welcome.

So … here are a couple of websites that are sure to help infuse your writing with that Signature Mande Flair.

FreeRice.com – This site is multipurpose to the max, allowing users to simultaneously ignore work, engage in philanthropy, and learn words.

Here’s how it works: Tailored to your particular vocabulary level, the game challenges you with words just a little harder than you know – and believe me, there are some doozies on there. Hell, not even I can get past level 54 of 60.

And about that philanthropy? That’s maybe the best part: For every word you get right, twenty grains of rice are donated to hungry nations. See? We’re not totally misanthropic here at FITSNews.com.

HotForWords.com – Hosted by the yummy Marina Orlova, this site will once and for all bring truth to that “learning is fun” cudgel. Marina is a philologist (look it up, people) who’ll take your “cerebrally slutty” fantasy to the next level with her etymology lessons … all taught in her delicious Russian accent, of course.

Seriously, she’s an office favorite.

So there you have it, people. You’re now two steps closer to true Mande emulation … well, provided you’re also willing to write in the nude, which as far as I’m concerned is the only way to go. Cooking, cleaning, napping, lounging, you name it … I can’t think of any indoor activity for which clothing is a prerequisite.

Congratulations … as far as consolation prizes go, that’s a pretty good one.

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