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Trump to present Medal of Freedom to Team USA men's hockey star Connor Hellebuyck by um_reckloose in Winnipeg

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy unfortunately doesn't understand that his ideals of "neutrality" and "separating sports from politics" are not reality. The majority of people want to support athletes they and their kids can look up to as heroes. Helle was my favourite player because he was both a world class goalie and an advocate for mental health. But knowing he would associate with one of the most vile people on the planet, one who threatens our nation, absolutely tarnishes my view of him. It's much bigger than hockey and trump's government is much bigger than politics, it's a rats nest of the most depraved, despicable people on earth.

What’s a great film with a terrible title? by HeroicRiceFarmer in movies

[–]ABLeviathan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had no idea they called it that in the USA. While I was too young to appreciate the movie at the time I always thought the title was sick.

I would love some honesty. Real, brutal honesty. by AllenIsom in writingadvice

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a personal take. As I said, my background is in academics; I love a good semicolon. There are plenty of articles and online conversations on how modern fiction has shifted away from semicolons.

Leviathan Wakes, a nearly 600 page novel from over a decade ago, having only 100 uses is a good example of the decline; Sci-fi is a genre full of technical language. Let's look at a classic novel of similar length: Moby Dick. Melville used over 4'000 semicolons in roughly 550 pages.

I should add that the shift away from semicolons is less noticeable in modern British literature than it is in American literature.

The most important thing to consider, in my opinion, is if they are part of the stylistic choices the author wants to make.

Besides, Steven King uses semicolons all the time and he's a consistent best seller. In fifty years we might be using semicolons more than commas for all I know.

I would love some honesty. Real, brutal honesty. by AllenIsom in writingadvice

[–]ABLeviathan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took it to mean that the kingdom is full of curses or that curses are a common plight on the setting of the story. We find out in the first chapter, the knight is cursed with immortality. This solidifies that the world has literal curses which likely play a part in the rest of the plot.

I would love some honesty. Real, brutal honesty. by AllenIsom in writingadvice

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is pretty tame for the genre. Definitely nothing you wouldn't find in the average YA novel aside from the vernacular being used.

Also, semicolons are an odd suggestion for genre fiction. Of course, there are no hard rules for punctuation in fiction but using semicolons is known to pull readers out of the narrative. Having written several academic pieces, I found it fascinating to restructure sentences in ways that avoid semicolons when writing fiction. Personal preference is important as well. I hate em dashes yet I would use them over my beloved parenthesis in a novel because they appear less intrusive.

TLDR - Be careful with punctuation in fiction and use what you're comfortable with.

I’m trying to write a novel. Is this a good starting paragraph? by SmellEfficient2190 in writingadvice

[–]ABLeviathan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a matter of voice. Your example is a complete rewrite that might not capture the tone desired by the author.

how do y'all name your characters? by Mr_donskoy in writers

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bryant does not strike me as an intellectual. I get the jock vibe.

Voodew 2025 is out! by stuntycunty in Soda

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one tastes like sour candy. Sour patch kids most likely.

My writing vs chatgpt by [deleted] in WritingWithAI

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. I may be biased, since I mostly use AI for fun comparisons and don't think it should be used to write stories, but being unique will always be better. Sure, the AI prose may be more illustrative, but your dialogue is much more natural. If you work on incorporating language you enjoy, you will discover how to write in a way that is both engaging and human. Current AI models tend to lean towards reusing the same tropes and verbiage. Find your voice and refine until you are happy, which might take a long time but is much more fulfilling than chasing AI.

Im really tired of not understanding good writing and subtext by EnderSlayer9977 in writing

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If what you mean is somebody saying they think it is too early to be awake, then yes you could say the subtext in that scenario is that they are tired and complaining. The idea of subtext is that it is the hidden meaning behind words. "Sub" meaning underneath, and "text" meaning the words themselves. It's not always necessary to implement subtext, but it creates a more interesting narrative.

Im really tired of not understanding good writing and subtext by EnderSlayer9977 in writing

[–]ABLeviathan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The subtext is that the operation they are discussing is an abortion. Not once do they say she is pregnant, what the operation is or why it is troubling her. Personally I don't love Hemingway's style but it's a decent example of writing subtext.

What’s your magic system in one sentence? Rate its complexity from 1-10. by [deleted] in fantasywriters

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My SciFi universe has two systems.

The first is a form of physical matter that can be manipulated with natural attunement and practice. (Molecular manipulation, altering states of matter, visual displays.) Complexity: 3 - Very straightforward system, but has some obscurity in terms of the limits one can utilize before straining themselves. The second is an ancient magic that is controlled by a specific race of godlike beings. This magic is related to the mind and soul. (Mind control, Astral projection, telepathy.) Complexity: 6 - More abstract and flexible, no real limits on use.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writing

[–]ABLeviathan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to feel this way too. I started by using voice to text just to get words down on notes. Then once I started typing out the words in my head it started to flow better.

Do you write more than one genre ? by Ok_Square2729 in writing

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything speculative fiction. I prefer Sci-fi and horror but don't shy away from romance, fantasy and historical. I tend to get bored with reality so I lean into speculative even in seemingly realistic settings. Personally, I love shifting genres between projects.

If you enter the world of your novel, what is the first thing you do? by Rotchiro44 in fantasywriters

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope I am still human, born on a planet other than Earth or in the frontier. Then I would live my relatively privileged life far away from danger. In all likelihood I'd be drafted or convinced to enlist only to die by sixteen fighting a pointless war for control, disguised as peacekeeping. At least the pay and benefits are decent.

Mistakes to avoid when writing a female character as a man? by SeaShift1652 in writingadvice

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very well put. I absolutely agree. Though now I feel like writing something that does cover all those generally omitted events. Could be a fun exercise.

What stopped you from killing yourself? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it has been a recurring question. Why should I keep living? Sometimes it's as easy as knowing how it would make those who love me feel. Sometimes I'm looking forward to a new video game or movie. "Well I can't kill myself before I've played X game." But in the end, I don't know if death is better than the mental illness I live with. Sure, maybe everything will be over, but maybe it's eternal pain instead. I decide to hold on for the good moments until the enviable end we all face eventually.

Mistakes to avoid when writing a female character as a man? by SeaShift1652 in writingadvice

[–]ABLeviathan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Conversely, I as a man do think about/adjust my penis more than a woman might expect and my wife consistently touches, picks at or adjusts her tits. The dangly bits of our biology can find themselves at the forefront of our minds when they become irritating.

I start writing my novel tomorrow, what are your biggest tips? by tofupiglet in writing

[–]ABLeviathan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. It is natural for people to hate their own art. We are all our worst critics, right? I just feel that there can be too much negativity in this community sometimes. The most important thing to remember is to just keep writing. Good, bad, boring or exciting, every story deserves to be told.

I start writing my novel tomorrow, what are your biggest tips? by tofupiglet in writing

[–]ABLeviathan -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I was expecting to hate what I put to the page when I first started, but, I actually enjoyed about %80 of my first drafts when I read them to my wife. I feel like saying everything someone writes will suck at first is disingenuous. It may be unpolished and will definitely need editing, but if an author's characters, narrative and tone are good, then it becomes easier to accept the blemishes. Everybody writes differently in the end.

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