Avast! Here be an instructional video on “How to Talk Like a Pirate.” Make note of it for when you be preparin’ your submissions for the Pirate issue of Shimmer. Arrr.

I expect each of ye scurvy dogs to be talkin’ like a pirate this fine day. And to make sure ye do, this journal be havin a pirate filter installed, so any o’ yer comments gonna be convertin’ to pirate speak. In case ye be needin any other advice, visit the hearty lads at www.talklikeapirate.com. There’s many other fine instructional videos there.