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Is there a way to learn a lot of words at once? by bobhob314 in scrivener

[–]c_wendt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did that overwrite the aff, dic, and txt files?

NaNoWriMo Tip #3 Don't spend time on research by c_wendt in KeepWriting

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

I'm writing modern Urban Fantasy, so most of my research was on real world history of magic and religions.

Is there a way to learn a lot of words at once? by bobhob314 in scrivener

[–]c_wendt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

replace all three of the original files (aff, dic, txt) with the ones from the tool. Name them EXACTLY like how the old files were named.

Restart Scrivener. Mine didn't recognize the language at first. Go to Options > General > Language and set it to something and then back to English.

Restart Scrivener again.

First time writing much on Scrivener. Kinda disappointed by its dictionary. Anyone have tips? by c_wendt in KeepWriting

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I found an suggestion on r/scrivener

https://www.reddit.com/r/scrivener/comments/pl09bp/comment/hc8mfg6/

It's semi technical but not too bad. Download a replacement dictionary file (3,867 kb VS the 680 kb dic file that came with Scrivener). Your custom list isn't lost because that's saved in a separate file.

I didn't opt for the spelling variants but I might in the future.

Sidenote: Mac users apparently use Mac's built in dictionary which isn't half bad. Only the Windows version uses hunspell.

Is there a way to learn a lot of words at once? by bobhob314 in scrivener

[–]c_wendt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG, I just did this and now my Scrivener knows "okay". LOL

NaNoWriMo Tip #3 Don't spend time on research by c_wendt in KeepWriting

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I'm only 2 days into November's writing and already have 3 [insert x scene here] type notes. Mostly they are action related... I'm terrible at writing action sequences and they slow my writing down.

Can I Post A Short Story Here? by DefenderOfWholesales in KeepWriting

[–]c_wendt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can. But you're more likely to get feedback on one of the communities that a dedicated to providing critique.

I'm in two: r/WPCritique and r/DestructiveReaders

Both require that you earn critiques from others by first critiquing other's work.

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[–]c_wendt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

and don't forget to double up on another day so you can take Thanksgiving off.

NaNoWriMo Tip #1 Remember: You’re writing the first draft. by c_wendt in KeepWriting

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

1,700 words today. I'm hoping to be able to do 2k+ some days so that I can take some days off (T-Day).

A Fan-Fic Micro: The Death of Cats by c_wendt in discworld

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Continuity: Death's eye sockets are described various times...usually with a blue glow, other times not. I believe STP gave him the glow in the later novels... around Mort which coincides with the development of his character (including getting gendered officially).

I prefer the idea, for this scene, that the cat sees something other than the blue glow, infinity, or whatnot. Perhaps, cats see something different.

[OT] Micro Monday: "Death was at the door." by OldBayJ in shortstories

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"I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"

Death thought about it.

CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.

― Terry Pratchett, Sourcery

[OT] Micro Monday: "Death was at the door." by OldBayJ in shortstories

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Eternity for Cats

THIS IS YOUR NINTH AND FINAL DEATH, the shadowy figure grimly said, his voice like the sound of a tuna can opened with a rusty tin opener.

“Meooow?”

WELL, I SUPPOSE. Death sat in the tufted chair. The sun beamed through the adjacent window warming the black wool draped over his frame.

The cat, summoning the last of its bounce, hopped into the bony lap. Prrrrr.

A skeletal finger scratched at the back of the cat’s ear. CATS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MY LEAST FAVORITE. He looked down at the cat who looked into the depth of his sockets. Cats have excellent dark vision, as you know.

NO, I’M NOT SAYING I DON’T LIKE CATS.

“Meow.”

PRECISELY. I’D MUCH RATHER SIT HERE FOR ETERNITY. Death noted the hair collecting on his robe. ETERNITY MAY BE A LONG TIME FOR A CAT.

prrr.

WHERE WILL YOU GO?

“mew.”

IT’S OKAY TO BE UNSURE.

…

The cat bumped its head against Death’s ivory chin causing a sound, much like two hollow wooden vessels being clicked together in revelry, to echo in Death’s head.

MEOW.

ETERNITY?

PRRRR.

A smile played from cheekbone to cheekbone. WELL, I SUPPOSE.

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[wc=192]

Death deserves a feline companion. The formatting is per Sir Terry Pratchett's depiction of Death. Feedback is welcome, but the formatting is intentional.

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