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Posts by Flater‭

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Q&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. Hu...

posted 5y ago by Flater‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&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 surna...

posted 6y ago by Flater‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&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 setti...

posted 6y ago by Flater‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&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 ...

posted 6y ago by Flater‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&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". ...

posted 6y ago by Flater‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&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 writ...

posted 5y ago by Flater‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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