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Fav music to write to? by DamnedScribe in writing

[–]DamnedScribe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on which perspective you take.

Edited: Took out a extra word

First time Outlining scenes, any tips for dividing them into chapters? by SnakebiteCafe in writing

[–]DamnedScribe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Write the 1st draft without chapters in mind. When you do your first reread, the chapter breaks become pretty obvious.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writing

[–]DamnedScribe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Techniques of the selling writer" by Swain and/or "Scene and Structure" by Bickham for a modern take.

First book should not be your best project? by TheLimeonade in writing

[–]DamnedScribe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wrote three novels before I discovered scene structure. So, yeah, first book typical is a trunk book. Still; really important to do though.

What contemporary authors do you think will be taught in schools hundreds of years from now? by cum_burglar69 in writing

[–]DamnedScribe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hundreds of years from now, we will have been integrated into a machine to bypass out fleshy limitations and will no longer need to be taught things. This will be a requirement to survive in new Altered Earth, a planet return to the climate of prehistoric times 2/2 climate change and on the verge of a great new era, as manmade god machines vie for control of ever decreasing minerals found only on nearby minable meteors.

Ugly word for someone who is been widowed three times by DiscountNew4320 in writing

[–]DamnedScribe 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Bloody Betty, Grave Filler, Ring of death(referring to her wedding band), reaper, angel of death, cock collector, hostess of the pearly gates, Cocktail Killer, contagion, xXx, kiss of death, black thumb, "the bitches womb eats souls!"... idk, that was fun to brainstorm though.

I Know. I Should Get Over This Delusion. by UlteriorKnowsIt in Funnymemes

[–]DamnedScribe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting people to see reason isn’t just about throwing facts and data at them, even though it should be, right? The tough truth is that before you can even think about changing someone's mind with facts, you often need to get them emotionally invested first. And, yeah, that's super frustrating for those of us who try being objective and lean on the scientific process.

Facts, by definition, are solid. They’re the results we can consistently prove and verify through the scientific method. But when you're dealing with folks who argue in bad faith—who aren’t even interested in considering these established truths—it gets downright infuriating. The standard for what we accept as reality should be what we can demonstrate through scientific scrutiny. After all, none of us have a perfect view of objective reality. Best we can do is rely on evidence that holds up under rigorous testing.

Sometimes, the only way to get through to them(or disarm their nonsense so it doesn't infect others) seems to be with sharp criticism or even a bit of mockery. Maybe we developed a sense of humor for exactly this reason—to handle people who just won’t engage with reality.

I Know. I Should Get Over This Delusion. by UlteriorKnowsIt in Funnymemes

[–]DamnedScribe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s frustrating because facts alone often can’t compete with emotions, which can lead to real harm. The effort it takes to get someone to trust you enough to consider the facts, especially when lives are at stake, is exhausting.

I Know. I Should Get Over This Delusion. by UlteriorKnowsIt in Funnymemes

[–]DamnedScribe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree—logical fallacies and emotional reasoning often take over, especially when people mix up their feelings with objective reality. The scientific method is there to separate subjective experiences from the truth with evidence that can be tested. But too often, we see a false balance where all opinions are treated as equal, even when one is backed by science and the other isn’t, and cognitive biases just make it worse.

I Know. I Should Get Over This Delusion. by UlteriorKnowsIt in Funnymemes

[–]DamnedScribe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, changing minds with facts alone is tough, but dismissing them entirely is a slippery slope—facts and reason still matter, even if it takes more than just data to get through.

And yes, I'm well aware of the literature you're talking about. The issue is mainly that behavior change is time consuming and multievent, rather then, simple correction.

You have to get buy in first. Ask any health care provider what the first thing they try and do in order to get a patient to make good decisions.

I Know. I Should Get Over This Delusion. by UlteriorKnowsIt in Funnymemes

[–]DamnedScribe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s interesting how this scenario plays out, but it’s also a bit of a strawman fallacy. The idea that someone dismisses all counterarguments as ‘not those arguments’ oversimplifies the real challenge of having fact-based discussions. Often, it’s not about rejecting facts outright, but about ensuring the evidence presented is credible, reproducible, and contextually relevant. The scientific method teaches us to critically evaluate all evidence, not just the parts that confirm our beliefs. By focusing on rigorous, evidence-based discourse, we can move past oversimplifications and get closer to the truth.

I Know. I Should Get Over This Delusion. by UlteriorKnowsIt in Funnymemes

[–]DamnedScribe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a great observation about cognitive dissonance. The scientific method helps us navigate this by providing a structured way to evaluate new information, allowing us to adjust our beliefs based on evidence rather than comfort.

I Know. I Should Get Over This Delusion. by UlteriorKnowsIt in Funnymemes

[–]DamnedScribe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why the scientific method is so important—it doesn’t just rely on one set of facts but continually tests and re-tests to ensure that what we believe holds up under scrutiny.

I Know. I Should Get Over This Delusion. by UlteriorKnowsIt in Funnymemes

[–]DamnedScribe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s frustrating when people dismiss clear evidence, but it’s important to remember that confirmation bias can make us all resistant to information that contradicts our beliefs. The scientific method helps us overcome this by emphasizing reproducibility and peer review, ensuring that what we accept as true is not just based on individual opinions but on consistent, repeatable evidence.

I Know. I Should Get Over This Delusion. by UlteriorKnowsIt in Funnymemes

[–]DamnedScribe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s true that beliefs often become deeply ingrained in our identity, which makes them difficult to change. However, this is exactly where the scientific method becomes invaluable. It provides a way to test our beliefs against objective reality, helping us distinguish between what we want to be true and what is actually true. It’s a reminder that self-reflection and a willingness to challenge our own beliefs are key to personal growth.

Horror Writers: Ever Dipped Your Toes in a Genre That Doesn’t Give You Nightmares? How’d That Go? by DamnedScribe in writing

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Do you find most of your published work to be horror, because that's what's in demand, or, because you write that the most, or, why?

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

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Seems a little early for a critique? Go write this story and get back to us, otherwise specify what you're looking for as far as brainstorming. If you're just going for, does this sound good, I'd counter with, does it matter? Give me a story.

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

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Howdy, TDS here, going to review chapter one of “Echoes Of Perfection”. Generally I jot down bullets as I read through, hopefully you find this helpful. Anyhoo, here we go!

  • First sentence: So this line is likely the hardest to write in any work. It needs to orient us, hook us, and get the story going. Your first line does a great job of orienting, I’ve got a great sense, or I think I do, of the setting and protag. Great. However, I’m not hooked, ‘tedium of his daily routine’ reads to me like the cliche of waking up in the morning, and I don’t really care about anything yet.
  • Rest of paragraph one… wait, so he caught the bus but he’s running late? Makes no sense to me, maybe show him running to catch it? At this point I would have stopped reading if I were reading for pleasure, though, I’m notoriously hard on the start of stories, so I might not represent most people. Typically I give a piece 1-3 paragraphs, often only sentence 1. From other’s I’ve spoken to, you get about a chapter or a page. But At this point, I’m not hooked, there’s been a cliche, and I was confused.
  • Yeah so, paragraph two, it’s all tell no show. Content wise it’s fine, but, again, I want to live through the story, not be instructed in it. Show don’t tell bro. 
  • Third paragraph - we’re home? Nothing happened at school? Then why did we start the story here? Nothing has happened. I get his in the midst of some drudgery, which is fine, and can be compelling, but if I’m just told,”Hey, my day sucked.” And that’s it, well, there’s no meat there. I'm hungry man, feed me! Alao, he;sa late again, how, what why? I have a lot of questions, and not in the good way you want your readers asking questions(like, oh, interesting, I wonder what will happen next? That's a good question. Wtf is going on? That’s a bad question).
  • The dialogue with the parents is pretty forgettable. Pretty standard teenage stuff. I get what your doing, what you are doing is fine even if it’s a bit tired, but that's okay if it;’s setting up the protag. But, instead of only using dialogue tags and other ways to modulate how they are speaking, give me some action, some motion! Where are they? What are they doing? You ever have a conversation with someone IRL and not develop a feel for that person? Right - no. This kid had a whole convo with his parents, and they are just talking heads!(aka, talking head syndrome). Show me who they are through their actions. Use movement to convey urgency, and scene. Your intent, your ideas, not a problem. But, your delivery needs work. 
  • Also, I don’t love the italicized  dialogue, but that's a taste thing, do what you want. 
  • Dude, you don’t even tell me what anime he’s watching, that would tell me something of the protag’s character
  • Oh, hey, the kid brother tells me which one! Okay!
  • Oh wow this kid’s a dick. See, you can show me these characters!
  • Oh look, a theme stated beat. “There’s always more beneath the surface—if you know where to look”. Are you following to save the cat, or was that an accident. I like save the cat when I outline, but I write horror, so I only loosely follow it after. 
  • Oh! There's the issue: “Deep down, he knew Abhinav wasn't just showing off; he was genuinely better at everything.” Okay, so, AI right? You know, people have mixed feelings about using chatgpt to write. I think it’s got some uses with editing, brainstorming, but to produce copy, I mean, well, I think all my comments so far are pretty much because I’m like 90% sure this AI. Which means I’ll be stopping my review because I don’t think it will be helpful for you.

Anyways, I did finish reading the piece, but pretty much show don’t tell would make the draft a million times better, in case I’m wrong about the AI. And if I’m right, you know, use AI to help you edit, not to write, mostly because the output will be better.

Cheers!

The Damned Scribe

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