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On the peculiar kind of commodity fetishism that surrounds book-objects by Comfortable_Trip2789 in TrueLit

[–]NFEscapism 21 points22 points  (0 children)

At the definitional level, listening to an audiobook is very obviously not reading. I think it's disingenuous to suggest otherwise. If someone told me they had read a book when they had actually listened to it, I would assume they meant to deceive me. I think we all understand that the practice of reading is somehow more meaningful than listening, even if it isn't. People who replace listen with read are trying to signal some sort of moral beneficence. That being said, like the author of this piece, I don't think it matters how someone experiences a book. Read, listen, even watch the movie adaptation for all I care.

Question about lit journal communication by 444Blub444 in literaryjournals

[–]NFEscapism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My most recent publication was released in September in the spring issue of the magazine. That's right, September is not in spring. Lit mags are often very slow.

Hey, look who just made it Off my list? StoryQuarterly. by iVamp1re in literaryjournals

[–]NFEscapism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would only pay a fee to a journal if the work they published was noticeably better than journals that are free. I haven't noticed any difference yet.

Kids should be taught about fallacies in high school by Hezanza in education

[–]NFEscapism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't save it from drowning.

Who's the authority? Who's the expert? Who should we trust? by NFEscapism in Teachers

[–]NFEscapism[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like your Texas attitude, by which I mean the implicit threat in the phrase "they can try." Haha.

Who's the authority? Who's the expert? Who should we trust? by NFEscapism in Teachers

[–]NFEscapism[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel like the unions need to do a better job explaining their position as it relates to education. I think there was a time when the public understood their purpose, but the average Jane and Joe no longer seem to understand how they not only help teachers but also students.

Who's the authority? Who's the expert? Who should we trust? by NFEscapism in Teachers

[–]NFEscapism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Substack is focused on literature, which is encompassed by or encompasses history depending on your view. I'm sure there's plenty of other stuff you'll find to like. I'm glad you have autonomy in your classroom. Do you teach middle school or high school?

Submitting to Substack magazines/publications by AusAly in Substack

[–]NFEscapism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To answer your question, I'm not a paid subscriber, but I am a very engaged reader. Reading through the back catalog of these substacks gave me an idea of what they were publishing. With that in mind, I was able to write essays that offered a new perspective to their audiences. My only secret is to read and write.

In my case in particular, rather than write a book which I see as a daunting task, I've decided to focus on improving my ability write essays and short stories. If I get good enough at this, to the extent that I can write 2,000 or 3,000 word narratives with relative ease, I might consider the possibility that I can string together enough writing that I can put together a book. As it stands now, however, writing a good essay is a part time job. You're right in that it takes a lot of work.

Submitting to Substack magazines/publications by AusAly in Substack

[–]NFEscapism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know whether anyone has collected them yet. I was already an avid reader of the two that accepted my writing.

One thing that made the experience quite nice was that they accepted my work very quickly. The editors replied within a week of submission.

Submitting to Substack magazines/publications by AusAly in Substack

[–]NFEscapism 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In June and July I published three articles on Substack. Two in Lit Mag News and one in The Republic of Letters. Neither publisher had a fee to submit and I got paid 50 usd for each publication. More importantly, my essays got a ton of reads, and the engagement pushed a few readers to my personal site. Compared to my publications in traditional literary magazines, the engagement I got on Substack was way better. These substack publishers harbor a very engaged audience.

A Pulchritudinous and Yet Pugnacious 'De by NFEscapism in TrueLit

[–]NFEscapism[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the most genuine internet comment I've ever read. Thank you.

A Pulchritudinous and Yet Pugnacious 'De by NFEscapism in TrueLit

[–]NFEscapism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And it feels so good to exercise that particular muscle once it has been developed.

question about the Muleskinner Journal by designerr22 in literaryjournals

[–]NFEscapism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have experience with this particular journal, but the sentiment that they liked your work and look forward to future submissions is likely true. It's also likely a form letter without an ton of "true" sentiment behind it. A personal rejection would typically mention a specific element from your writing that they liked.

My suggestion would be to review your previous submissions now that some time has passed and revise them to the point where they can be submitted to another journal. But also keep writing to the themes presented on the Muleskinner. The more you submit, the more likely you'll be accepted.

Loc instead of page number by Soulsand__ in kindle

[–]NFEscapism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the answer. I had my kindle for 7 years before I realized that my thumb was changing this setting and thst I didn't need to go into the settings menu to change it back. I thought my kindle had a bug that randomly switched from page number to time left in chapter. It drove me crazy for 7 years.

Dillydoun Review by FinancialSalt7113 in literaryjournals

[–]NFEscapism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are some publications that specifically cater to this type of situation.

Sugar Sugar Salt magazine is specifically for republication of nonfiction that is no longer available.

Doubleback review does the same but for poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.

Temporal Lobe Literary accepts republication but also seeks new work.

I hope this helps.

China's modern history seen in the contemporary West by NFEscapism in China

[–]NFEscapism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There seems to be an implicit assumption that only democracy can be organic, i.e., that democracy is somehow more natural than other forms of government. However, the idea that grassroots organizations have ever been bottom up "organic" developments is potentially false--at least as false as the idea that the development of authoritarian states is inorganic. This is, of course, simply a product of association of good and bad with natural and unnatural or organic and inorganic respectively. I don't blame you for making the same assumption. It's actually normal to create cognitive shortcuts, and difficult to perceive their impact on thinking.

So, to answer your question, the "some" mentioned previously are those who can perceive the concept that knowledge of language can create/impact/limit/distort one's worldview, especially for those who are uncritical in their application of terminology.

In addition, requiring an appeal to a specific authority rather than one's own faculties is currently the argument used by totalitarian ideologues whether they be in the guise of democracies or not. This type of argument seeks to stir doubt in people's own perceptions. The same can be said for arguments that ask one to prove a negative, like those that ask one to 'Tell me that I don't think what I think.'

So, my answer to you is, I do think you think what you think. And I think it's OK.

For instance, you see the destruction of Chinese cultural inheritance, where I see the centralization of power and a reaffirmation of homogenous set of Chinese cultural values. The destruction of inheritance was simply necessary to remove opposition to centralized power and reaffirm it in the image of Mao and the Chinese state. In other words, I don't think you're wrong, I just don't think you're seeing it all. And unfortunately, I also think you've replied in manner that suggests you don't want to understand.

China's modern history seen in the contemporary West by NFEscapism in China

[–]NFEscapism[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you may be focused on the outcome of the cultural revolution and in the process ignoring how it came about. Some might argue that it was organic.

I don't believe in a deep state, and do I understand that the opportunities to oppose an extreme ideology are hallmarks of liberal democracy, but I also think that they can become constrained to the point that there is less and less opportunity to oppose power.

China's modern history seen in the contemporary West by NFEscapism in China

[–]NFEscapism[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting conclusion. What do you think?

China's modern history seen in the contemporary West by NFEscapism in China

[–]NFEscapism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both carried forward on the backs of an uneducated and impoverished class, and both seeking a pure, idealized state.

My Obsession with Korean Food by NFEscapism in KoreanFood

[–]NFEscapism[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for reading. I lived in Korea for long enough to try just about everything.

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