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Posts by idiotprogrammer‭

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Q&A How many errors per page volume is typically "okay" in a book?

I have to edit my own books frequently. But I publish ebooks -- which allows you to update the ebook file if you find errors. With printed stuff, you really need a second pair of eyes to find ty...

posted 8y ago by idiotprogrammer‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Writing about a subject on which you have no expertise?

It is not unusual for writers to consult outside sources (both books and people) to describe details and dialogue about little known things. One thing Stephen King describes in his book On Writin...

posted 7y ago by idiotprogrammer‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A When is a screenshot really useful in training documentation?

I've written about this subject before. SW documentation is often reused for different versions of the same software. Therefore, it is important to minimize the number of screen captures you use....

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

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Q&A Editing a memoir

Of course, it depends on the nature of the project and your contributions. Personally I wouldn't list yourself as an editor; just explain it in the preface. Try: (Additional) Background and co...

posted 8y ago by idiotprogrammer‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Do men fall "in love" (romantic, sensual or desire) with fictional characters?

I have written lots of sexy/romance/erotica stories, and I have created lots of compelling female characters that I have fallen in love with (and hate with, etc). I think many of my readers have do...

posted 8y ago by idiotprogrammer‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Curbing Self-Indulgent Writing

At some point, all fiction becomes self-conscious; not a big deal. The most important question is: does the narrative and story flow well and easily? Is it lively? Are you getting your point acro...

posted 8y ago by idiotprogrammer‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What Can Ensure Re-Readability?

Wit can sure help. I've always enjoyed re-reading witty things like Candide, Diderot's Jacques the Fatalist, Kafka's Trial and Dorian Gray. Let me push back at the question a bit. I don't think ...

posted 8y ago by idiotprogrammer‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is a subtle way of mentioning a man became physically aroused?

If a teenage boy feels sexually excited, that's all you need to say and male readers will understand. A roundabout way to describe is having to rearrange his equipment or having to hide his excit...

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

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Q&A How significant a role have editors played on books published in the past?

I am an editor having difficulties dealing with the representative of an author's literary estate about an unpublished manuscript by a deceased author. We have a polite (and friendly) disagreement...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by idiotprogrammer‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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