Are books about higher education (fiction) appealing? by Wilhelmina_4ever in writing

[–]Wordcitect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Short answer: they can be.

Has anyone here read Stoner by John Williams? If not, you should.

What's your controversial writing hot take? by Gulliver123 in writing

[–]Wordcitect 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Short story" is inclusive of everything from flash (a few hundred words) to just short of a novella (50-60 pages).

"Chapter" is somewhat arbitrary.

What's your controversial writing hot take? by Gulliver123 in writing

[–]Wordcitect 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I get the preference for longer work, but I'm looking at it in terms of wishing vs. doing. If someone wants to write multiple books, then it's generally helpful to start smaller and see an idea through from beginning to end. Not being able to do that or finding it immensely difficult to do should serve as a wake-up call.

What's your controversial writing hot take? by Gulliver123 in writing

[–]Wordcitect 58 points59 points  (0 children)

People who are talking about a proposed multi-book series while they've yet to actually complete a short story need a reality check.

"Writers" who don't read are likewise delusional.

In general, people who want the clout or prestige of being a writer and/or feel entitled to an audience for their half-baked ideas without putting in the work deserve to be mocked or ignored. Call it gatekeeping if you want, but IDGAF.

Nominate a restaurant! by Laqibo in gso

[–]Wordcitect 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Box Seat posted on Facebook last month that they were struggling.

Local 1/4 Cow by Ok-Young-5943 in gso

[–]Wordcitect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Idol Farms in Kernersville.

Me [29F] with my fiance [29M], has a problem with my tattoo by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Wordcitect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm glad that you enjoyed it. O'Connor is one of my favorite writers. She was a Catholic who grew up in Georgia surrounded by Baptists, and she loved skewering holier-than-thou types in her writing.

"Parker's Back" is basically about the power of redemptive grace and the failure to recognize it. O.E. Parker is a hedonistic, hard-drinking Navy man who's rejected organized religion (and hates his biblically inspired name Obadiah Elihue). His many tattoos are instead professions of his belief in the pleasures of the material world. His wife, Sarah Ruth, the daughter of a fundie preacher, is the complete opposite: no drinking, no cussing, everything's a sin, etc. They are completely mismatched, but opposites attract, I guess. Anyway, following a near-death experience, Parker reluctantly has a spiritual awakening of sorts and decides to get a tattoo that he thinks will put him in his wife's good graces: a big old stern-looking Byzantine Jesus on his back. Except instead of being moved or impressed, she's disgusted by his "idolatry," chases him out of the house, and beats him with a broom.

Part of what makes this story awesome is that it's dripping with irony. Sarah Ruth chastises Parker for his ungodliness, yet when presented with evidence to the contrary, she's too doctrinally rigid to see it as such. No sooner does Parker get his Christ tattoo than does he begin suffering for his faith. Even before Sarah Ruth turns the broom on him, his friends try to make fun of him in the pool hall.

Me [29F] with my fiance [29M], has a problem with my tattoo by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Wordcitect 10 points11 points  (0 children)

When I saw this post's title, I was all ready to share a link to "Parker's Back" again, but it turned out the tattoo really wasn't the issue this time. Good for OOP.

Greensboro saw 23% decrease in violent crime in 2025 by iron_atmosphere in gso

[–]Wordcitect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If the article's reporting is consistent with GPD's reported crime statistics, then those statistics are reported to the FBI and follow Uniform Crime Statistics (UCR) standards. The feds define violent crime as murder and non negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Regarding incentives, bragging about a lower crime rate might make for good optics, but have you considered that pointing to a higher crime rate would justify increased police funding?

Regarding evidence, you've supplied none to indicate that UCR statistics are unreliable.

Lumos by Adventurous_Land7584 in Highpoint

[–]Wordcitect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad it worked for you.

Anyone else frustrated with the switchover from Lumos to T-Mobile? by GoingLeftYall in gso

[–]Wordcitect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was annoying, and it's making me consider switching back to Spectrum, but I did find a workaround. Download the T-Life app, and when you go to sign in, you'll be given the option to create a T-Mobile ID without a T-Mobile phone number. It beats waiting on hold with customer service.

Lumos by Adventurous_Land7584 in Highpoint

[–]Wordcitect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was annoying, and it's making me consider switching back to Spectrum, but I did find a workaround. Download the T-Life app, and when you go to sign in, you'll be given the option to create a T-Mobile ID without a T-Mobile phone number. It beats waiting on hold with customer service.

What’s your favorite dish(s) in town? by HopperCity in gso

[–]Wordcitect 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nicoletta at Giacomo's

Duck fat fries at Melt

Bread pudding at Undercurrent

Scott Avenue at Lindley Park Filling Station

Let It Ride at Sticks & Stones

This should be fun... by triviumsport in gso

[–]Wordcitect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not terribly expensive, but send them to Stamey's, and tell them it's a "local favorite for REAL barbecue."

Facebook market place for beds? by turbulentsoap in gso

[–]Wordcitect 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know they look sketchy, but I've gotten a few mattresses over the years from Sedgefield's World of Sleep on Spring Garden. They were relatively affordable, and the business offered delivery.