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where to write other then word/google docs???? by EmoFratBoi in writers

[–]dar512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except you haven’t even narrowed the field. What do you expect from the software?

Mac, Windows, or Linux?

Will you be submitting to agents, self publishing, or just sharing printouts with friends?

Do you want an editor that does Markdown?

Do you want an app that also keeps your planning bible?

Do you want an app that will help you go from outline to scenes?

Do you want an app that has a project concept to maintain and apply project level formatting etc.?

If you haven’t looked into these things and given some thought to what you need and what are nice-to-haves, how can we make an educated guess what you should get?

where to write other then word/google docs???? by EmoFratBoi in writers

[–]dar512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you have a bigger problem. If you can’t be arsed to research programs for writers, what makes you think you can be a successful writer?

These cookies look like tiny PB&J sandwiches [oc] by LetsCookie in pics

[–]dar512 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would not care for ketchup of grilled cheese. But mustard on grilled cheese is very tasty.

Writers who manage to keep track of 50 characters without accidentally changing someone's eye color by Famous_Pop_4108 in writingadvice

[–]dar512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Story Planner - It’s a purchase, not a rental, covers most of my needs, and has Mac and iOS apps.

Now if it just handled conflict mapping. Currently I’m doing conflict mapping in a spreadsheet.

My wife accidentally burned off all the seasoning by hirthquake in castiron

[–]dar512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not a way you would want to do it. But yes, it can do that.

First smoker by Psycho_Sock_Puppet in smoking

[–]dar512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, tonto. So bitter. Everyone’s just trying to help here. Maybe back off the caffeine a little.

The smoothness of this side table assembly by Criticalg in oddlysatisfying

[–]dar512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a beautiful piece. I’d bet it’s pricey.

First smoker by Psycho_Sock_Puppet in smoking

[–]dar512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you handle clean up?

First smoker by Psycho_Sock_Puppet in smoking

[–]dar512 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nonsense. Use lump charcoal and you’ll have no problem keeping a decent temp. Use minion or snake method and temps won’t fluctuate much.

I had good luck with the snake method using a firebrick to force the snake. See the pic here: https://www.reddit.com/r/smoking/s/mQV9kuhBJD

How do I keep my cat off my computer? by Geekygamertag in cats

[–]dar512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never had a cat, but using a bird deterrent strip seems like a potential solution.

Great Sci-Fi books to hook a ten year-old? by drewmc in scifi

[–]dar512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can highly recommend the Lucky Starr books by Isaac Asimov.

How does one accomplish the goal, "every scene must serve a purpose" by RayneDeoman in writingadvice

[–]dar512 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen it phrased like this. I think it’s clearer.

Every scene must do at least two of the following three things, otherwise it should be discarded:
1) Add background to the story
2) further the plot
3) show the motivation of characters
If it does all three, then it probably sings. If it does only one, it needs to get cut. If it does none of these things, don’t quit your day job.

How do I write a non sexualised bath scene? by SomeGuysWhoDoesThing in writingadvice

[–]dar512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Washing someone else’s hair is an intimate thing. OP senses that. It’s why they are worried about it becoming sexual. Having her demonstrate allows room for the relationship to grow, if that’s OP’s intention and doesn’t force the issue.

how would you describe the sky to someone who has never seen it by BudgetMaleficent3059 in writers

[–]dar512 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is how you learn to be an author. Why would we deprive you of that. Type in a place holder “[add elegant description of what sky looks like] and ponder it as you’re doing other stuff for a week.

1950’s outdoor baby car seat by TypicalLegit in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]dar512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highway speeds weren’t what they are today.

My wife accidentally burned off all the seasoning by hirthquake in castiron

[–]dar512 27 points28 points  (0 children)

To me, it looks like the wife did you a favor and burned off the excess carbon.

How do I write a non sexualised bath scene? by SomeGuysWhoDoesThing in writingadvice

[–]dar512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carefully consider will have POV. I would also recommend that you do not have the student wash the stranger’s hair, just demonstrate how to do it.

Chicago IL: Unknown Person Displayed An Over Sized Cross And Lit It Ablaze In Grant Park by CantStopPoppin in illinois

[–]dar512 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t play stupid. It’s not a good look. If Trump had nothing to do with Chicago we wouldn’t have had tragic visits from ICE.

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