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A: When should a starting writer get his own webpage? Bloggers and vloggers by definition have an online platform on which they've built their success. Their input on the necessity of having an online platform is biased. They cannot speak for all writers. At best, they can speak for vloggers/bloggers. Think of it this way: I'm trying to become a bodybu... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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A: Is a lawful good "antagonist" effective? Evil doesn't exist... I'm always reminded of a fairly recent Doctor Who episode (link): > Bill : Is everything out here evil? > The Doctor : Hardly anything is evil. But most things are hungry. Hunger looks very like evil from the wrong end of the cutlery. Or do you think that your bacon sandwich... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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A: How to describe a mythological creature that English has no vocabulary for? Does it have to be an actual translation? Translations don't always work, as synonyms get lost in translation. As you mentioned, there is no English word that can mean "fairy", "elf" and"goblin". Translating to any of the options will mean that you lose out some of the ambiguity. Maybe it's importan... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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A: How do I know if a concept is sexist or not? There are little inconsistencies in your explanation that allow for misinterpretation by others. > Due to this, society traces its lineage through matrilineal lines. By semantical definition of "sexism", this is sexism. It somehow considers your mother more definitive to your identity than your... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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A: Is it ok to reference something modern to give the reader a better idea of what something looks like if the book is set in the Middle Ages? Assuming the entire story takes place in this historical setting: no. The story needs to work in absence of the future. Technically speaking, there is no difference between a true medieval setting, and a fantasy medieval setting. Neither knows what a car is, and therefore you cannot reference a car.... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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A: Dialog problems with a character with only one name? There are several ways to address this. This is really just a matter of picking whichever custom you like the best. Intentionally keep the mononym. Your character can decide to not take a surname and keep the mononym, to symbolically remember her roots. If this is the case, then you simply ref... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |