Activity for gidds
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| Edit | Post #38814 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #38234 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #37747 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #13593 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
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A: Why are one-word titles so dominant in books, film, and games? I think it's about aspiration, about claim-staking, and about self-importance — and, in some cases, ultimately about denying the competition. The number of one-word titles is far smaller than the number of multiple-word titles; and for a given subject, there are only a few relevant single-word title... (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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A: Is there any difference between these two sentences? (Adverbs) Another difference between the two forms is that the first makes it clear where the patronising smile is directed, i.e. whom it's patronising. In the second, the smile could have been there before; it could be a reaction to someone or something else (present or remembered). If you want to avoid an ... (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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A: Author changing name One example is Janet Jeppson, who wrote a few books under the name ‘J. O. Jeppson’, but after marrying Isaac Asimov wrote many more (some alone, some with her husband), mostly under the name ‘Janet Asimov’, but occasionally as ‘J. O. Jeppson’ or ‘Janet Jeppson Asimov’. (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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A: I have three dead-end chapters. Should I keep them or remove them? (Disclaimer: I'm not a writer…) Is it possible that some readers don't see the point of those chapters because they don't have a lasting effect on the story? If so, then the solution may be to give them a lasting effect on the story; most obviously, on the main character. Show her frustration... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |