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I'm still doing some summer murder reading. Here's a line from The High Window that only Chandler could write: "From 30 feet away she looked like a lot of class. From 10 feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from 30 feet away"
“The agents and publishers up until maybe this year have put tremendous stock in it but authors for a very long time have been trying to get the word out that hey, this is not a safe place for us. We have no protection. It’s totally unhinged.”
I agree. Kinda sucks there. Hey #writerscommunity !! What's the best alternative to Goodreads?
I think thanks to the absence of algorithm, the use of hashtags and for a secret third reason I can't explain (I'm not complaining), mastodon is the place my still awkward writings seems to reach more people and get more attention. I'm not completely surprised but I like how content oriented this platform is. I feel it's the only place my words are actually reaching someone. #writingcommunity#writerscoffeeclub#writerscommunity#poetrycafe#poetrycommunity
Remember: Never use a big word when a singularly unloquacious and diminutive linguistic expression will satisfactorily accomplish the contemporary necessity.
(It's #HootinTootinTuesday again! Post some jokes or funny memes under this hashtag today, and bring lots of smiles to #Mastodon.)
Living that new mug life... aka staring at this mug hoping that the tea will wake me up enougg to finish these emails. #WritersLife#WritersCommunity#Shelfie
So Publishers Weekly gives a kind review of my new collection of short stories, Where Rivers Go To Die, saying it is a "meticulously concocted volume full of starkly vivid imagery and gripping prose. These tales are guaranteed both to tickle the imagination and give readers the heebie-jeebies."
I don't know if anyone else has gone through this. I've started #writing a new play. It's awesome and flowing, but it's triggering the fuck out of me. I won't go into details. I thought it would be fine and easy going and it is. But after I write, my mood crashes. It's not just the subject matter. It's the act of opening up. Has anyone else gone through something like this? It's fucking exhausting and I'm questioning if I should write at all. #writerscommunity#writerscoffeeclub#AuDHD#ptsd
Right all things signed, and what I can tell you is I’ve been commissioned to do the writing for a project with Skittledog an imprint of Thames & Hudson
I’m looking forward to this as it will be my first professional writing gig and I’m so chuffed and excited
There will be more when I can let you know, but I’m going to be a professional writer!
"Horror Writing Prompts" by Rayne Hall.
This book is crammed with fertile seeds for fiction that will thrill, disturb or scare your readers. Each prompt comes with a wealth of suggestions for how you can develop it to suit the kind of story you want to write. Plant those seeds into the rich ground of your own imagination, and watch them grow.
Hi, dear #writingcommunity, I need help!
I'm currently translating a story set in 12th century. In the German version, I'm using the word "Herr" as address to higher-ups, when the right title is not used. This is done by people who are not well educated. "Herr" could be translated with "my lord" or "sir". I thought "my lord" was the better alternative, but I wonder - it feels weird e.g. for the bishop (Your Excellency). What do you think?
While reading all your wonderful responses to my question, https://bookstodon.com/@anderlandbooks/112269285790999076
I remembered that I do have a professor for medieval studies in my acquaintance, who is a native German but teaches in England. Here is her response, in case any of you ever face a similar problem (translation in alt).
I wasn't aware that Sir only came to England with the Normans in the 11th century and is based in French. #wordweavers#writerscoffeeclub#pennedpossibilities#writerscommunity
#WritingCommunity: Have you ever pondered the legality of using trademarked brand names in your fiction? Well, check out this helpful article via Sidebar Saturdays for the expert opinion of an intellectual property lawyer. @bookstodon
It's the new moon, so it's time for the new moonthly study guide from The House of Forbidden Knowledge. This past lunar month gave us lovely previews from the Bottled Spirits textbook. Can't risk falling behind!