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deadrats replied to the thread Can I use 'er" or 'erm' in a dialogue?.
I don't use it often in writing. I'm not sure I ever have, actually, but I can't say I would never use something like um or er in dialog...
Apr 26, 2024 at 7:22 PM -
deadrats liked Woodstock Writer's post in the thread Rejection, rejection, rejection....
Two 1-day form rejections from FlashFlood Journal. And then, a :). Another second place in a Writing Magazine competition.
Apr 26, 2024 at 7:17 PM -
deadrats replied to the thread Rejection, rejection, rejection....
A 156-day form rejection from The Maine Review. 2024 rejection count: 60
Apr 23, 2024 at 3:37 AM -
deadrats replied to the thread Rejection, rejection, rejection....
This is when you can feel the industry slowing in terms of submission windows closing and such. So many places are closed until next...
Apr 22, 2024 at 11:53 PM -
deadrats replied to the thread Can I use 'er" or 'erm' in a dialogue?.
I say "er" and "um" all the time IRL, but not so much or ever in my writing.
Apr 22, 2024 at 10:29 PM -
deadrats liked J.T. Woody's post in the thread Oh! Terrifying World Set Disease!.
Nao hit the nail on the head.... if you are writing a story, you need to accept that there will be changes made through out, either to...
Apr 22, 2024 at 10:25 PM -
deadrats liked Naomasa298's post in the thread Oh! Terrifying World Set Disease!.
Ultimately, it comes down to what's more important for you, the story or the perfection of the world in your head? And that's where it...
Apr 22, 2024 at 10:25 PM -
deadrats liked Homer Potvin's post in the thread Oh! Terrifying World Set Disease!.
Write/plan the story first. World building isn't writing. It's like drawing a picture of a house you can't build. Anyone can do that, be...
Apr 22, 2024 at 10:21 PM -
deadrats liked J.T. Woody's post in the thread Oh! Terrifying World Set Disease!.
What exactly is the problem? Its hard to be of assistance without information :) if you are asking for general advice on how to break...
Apr 22, 2024 at 10:19 PM -
deadrats liked B.E. Nugent's post in the thread Rejection, rejection, rejection....
Maybe Friday or Saturday, 93 day form rejection from Redivider
Apr 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM -
deadrats replied to the thread Main characters' family members - must they be named?.
Like others have said this is a POV issue. When I have written parent characters I've never given them names beyond mom and dad. I think...
Apr 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM -
deadrats replied to the thread Rejection, rejection, rejection....
A 72-day form rejection from The Yale Review. 2024 rejection count: 59
Apr 22, 2024 at 9:56 PM -
deadrats replied to the thread Rejection, rejection, rejection....
A 59-day form rejection from The Dublin Review. 2024 rejection count: 58
Apr 22, 2024 at 1:17 AM -
deadrats replied to the thread Rejection, rejection, rejection....
A 62-day form rejection from The Rumpus. 2024 rejection count: 57
Apr 22, 2024 at 1:15 AM -
deadrats liked Set2Stun's post in the thread Rejection, rejection, rejection....
Submitted two flash pieces to Fractured Lit and received a form letter rejection 40 days later. I can tell that they gave them careful...
Apr 21, 2024 at 8:10 PM
