Hi, I’m Gomati - a writer, educator, and parent who believes stories and ideas can reshape the way we see ourselves and our children. I run two newsletters designed to meet the different needs of busy parents and curious adults. Tuesday Toots is where I share reflections on parenting, childhood, and personal growth - sprinkled with lessons in creativity and productivity. Think of it as intentional parenting made simple, drawn from my own journey as both educator and parent. The Wordsmith Weekly (bi-monthly) is all about helping you wield words with confidence and joy. It’s packed with tips, ideas, and prompts to sharpen your language skills, spark creativity, and make communication impactful - whether you’re a teacher, student, young professional, or simply a language enthusiast.This journey is ever-evolving, and I’m grateful to share it with you. Let’s keep learning, laughing, and growing - together.
Your Words Are Waiting. Let’s Write Something Worthwhile
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Hey there, This issue is for two audience groups - the teenagers and the adults/professionals. It's designed to work seamlessly for both groups. The goal is to maintain relevance, clarity, and engagement for both groups, without dumbing down or making it too formal. This Week’s Focus: Clarity in Writing"Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic." These words by Dumbledore are the greatest truth about the power words yield. They have the ability to harm and heal, build and destroy, create conflict and calm. Let's work today on harnessing this power to build our language.
Mini Skill TipClear writing = clear thinking.
Challenge: Rewrite It Better“She did some things before the event started.” Use specific verbs and details to write a clearer version. Shows your clarity of thought. Tip: What were those things ? Studied? Decorated? Arranged chairs? Be precise. “She did a demo-run before the event started.”
“Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.”
— Mark Twain
Prompt of the WeekTeen Prompt: "Write about a time when saying something clearly helped you avoid a misunderstanding." Adult Prompt: "Describe a professional or personal moment where clarity in communication made all the difference." 🕒 Set the timer. 150–200 words. Reflect, relate, and refine. Reading CornerFor Everyone: “The narrow path had opened suddenly onto the edge of a great black lake. Perched atop a high mountain on the other side, its windows sparkling in the starry sky, was a vast castle with many turrets and towers.” What You Will Do:
Tip: Sensory details is the use of the five senses to make the experience vivid. Common Mistake FixIncorrect: “Everyone have their own opinion.” Quick QuizWhich sentence is clearer? Answer at the end of the newsletter. Vocab BuildingAMANUENSIS Meaning: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another; secretary. Would Love to Hear from You!Have a question, feedback, or writing you'd like to share? Go ahead and share it with others. You're welcome to add with your inputs or some interesting details about grammar use. Would be fun to know more! Until next time, Keep writing. Keep growing.Gomati Sekhar Ghosh P.S. If you can think of someone else who can benefit from this, don't hesitate to share this with them.
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Hi, I’m Gomati - a writer, educator, and parent who believes stories and ideas can reshape the way we see ourselves and our children. I run two newsletters designed to meet the different needs of busy parents and curious adults. Tuesday Toots is where I share reflections on parenting, childhood, and personal growth - sprinkled with lessons in creativity and productivity. Think of it as intentional parenting made simple, drawn from my own journey as both educator and parent. The Wordsmith Weekly (bi-monthly) is all about helping you wield words with confidence and joy. It’s packed with tips, ideas, and prompts to sharpen your language skills, spark creativity, and make communication impactful - whether you’re a teacher, student, young professional, or simply a language enthusiast.This journey is ever-evolving, and I’m grateful to share it with you. Let’s keep learning, laughing, and growing - together.
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