I'd say it depends on the character and his/her background. Be true to that. I have read novels where certain characters catch phrases seem to be...
My policy on offending people, Don't tip toe, but don't stomp either. I really think political correctness is for people looking to be...
I did two posts before you. :)
NgHere's what I do. Think of a movie or music that fits the emotion or genre you are trying to write. Go to pandora and make a channel of that...
There's nothing correct about politics. All you need in real life is just manners. That being said, Historical non-fiction: Native Americans...
What about a cowboy accent? I live on a farm and am pretty familiar with how rural or country people speak. Hell, I myself slip into it often. But...
I personally do it because it will continue to nag at me like some sort of disease, and I also like it when I get going. It is hard for me to...
I have a side character who speaks English as a second or third language. Point is his accent is VERY thick. I'm torn between having his dialogue...
I'm having trouble finding anyone who knows about this. When I was in highschool, I began reading Fellowship of The Rung. The first copy I had...
I was starting to think it was more in the hooked on phonics territory
What is the proper/most common spelling of this word? Is there one? I searched online and there seems to be several opinions. I know I've read the...
Separate names with a comma.
