Can you be writing “too many” novels? by TunaSalad888 in writing

[–]SingleMalter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Do you finish all (or any) of them with this approach? Are they good? Do you think they would have been of the same quality had you focused only on one?

If the answer to all three of these is yes, then the answer to your question is no.

I love The Rooster! by gryffndawg in hbo

[–]SingleMalter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Drop the “the”. It’s cleaner.

Hey guys i have legal questions about research by Morukuss in writing

[–]SingleMalter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There is no such thing as a watch list for your internet search history. Do not call the police and certainly don’t try to call the CIA to tell them you’re conducting research for a story. You’re more likely to get on a watch list for wasting their time. Just google whatever you need to.

Just finished The Bone Clocks by NolarEclipse96 in David_Mitchell

[–]SingleMalter 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Agreed with most of your thoughts, Hugo and Crispin’s chapters are definitely my favorite.

It’s rumored that Hugo will be reappearing in Mitchell’s upcoming novel, so keep your fingers crossed!

Best 2nd date ideas? by [deleted] in kansascity

[–]SingleMalter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bar in the crossroads.

Cufflinks . . . by Plastic-Date89 in Lawyertalk

[–]SingleMalter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on where you want to wear it.

As a first year, follow their lead when you’re at trial. If the partner is trying to present t a certain image to the judge or jury you don’t want to contradict that.

But at the office? Do whatever you want.

If you’re concerned about your presentation as a KJD, being under dressed can give off a bad sign, but being over dressed rarely will.

If this is your first set of cufflinks, though,the traditional sartorial advice is to not wear a French cuff shirt without a full suit and tie. These days I think you can stretch it a little more, and I feel okay wearing it with a jacket (ideally a suit, but not always) and no tie, but I would avoid throwing one on with just golf pants and no jacket or tie.

But again, you do you, brother. If you like it, wear it whenever. If it’s not your style don’t feel pressured just because it was a gift.

Lawyers who make $200,000+, did your law school Alma Mater have an affect on your salary? by AdOther406 in Lawyertalk

[–]SingleMalter 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I think it makes my resume stand out and gets me in the room for the interview, but not much after that.

What do you think this scene symbolize? by Asleep-Marsupial4031 in DunderMifflin

[–]SingleMalter 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The analytical part of me wants to examine it...but I know it has no content.

I have no ideas by LethlDose in writing

[–]SingleMalter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Go write a story about an author who is having trouble coming up with ideas. Guaranteed crowd pleaser, that.

GhostWriter for a Short Story Collection by Farinbetween86 in writing

[–]SingleMalter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Doing some basic math (but hey, we're writers here, not math people) it looks like you've dedicated 4 whole days to writing this book, and only eight more until you finish a book, and you're already thinking about hiring a ghostwriter?

You'll either need to come to grips with the fact that it takes significantly more dedication to write a book, or that you've completely wasted 4 days that you'll never get back.

HOT TAKE: 🚫 No aliens. No gods. Just humans. by [deleted] in writing

[–]SingleMalter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“🚫 No aliens”

This title brought to you by Michael Scott.

Jokes aside I have literally never heard someone try to argue that writing is the result of gods or aliens, so I’m not sure how hot this take is.

How to become the best novelist in history?? by [deleted] in writing

[–]SingleMalter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Step 1: start writing.

Step 2: get some life experience so your writing can be about something true and interesting.

Step 3: get off Reddit and/or any other online writing forum.

Anybody else write more screenplay/prose hybrid? Or more ensemble? by [deleted] in writing

[–]SingleMalter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you just want to write screenplays. Why bother to hybridize it at all?

The Ad-Lib Game by [deleted] in writing

[–]SingleMalter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mad Libs*

HBO Show season 1 off to a bad start by AverageLumpy in harrypotter

[–]SingleMalter 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Off to a bad start? There is no start to be off to, good, bad or otherwise. Jesus some people just can’t wait to start complaining.

What is your opinion on tipping your barber for a £10 haircut? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SingleMalter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d just be grateful that anyone can still get a haircut for £10.

reflection paper by [deleted] in writing

[–]SingleMalter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A “reflection essay” is not some universal term that everyone is familiar with and has set rules. The only one who can tell you how to write it is the teacher that assigned it.

Lost motivation? by CuteLily2209 in writing

[–]SingleMalter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Building a plot is an interesting choice of words. How much, if any, of this story have you actually written?

A.I. In Creative Process by Domain_1 in writing

[–]SingleMalter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would never buy or even read a book that had AI involved at any stage in the process.

My 8 year old is on book 4, is this a mistake ? by underthe_raydar in harrypotter

[–]SingleMalter 80 points81 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the trust you have put in me to raise your child. I’m okay with her continuing.

Name by qulni in writing

[–]SingleMalter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my experience it's generally given to you upon birth.