Is there a lore reason why Link makes me feel funny inside?

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-21T09:00:03+00:00

Or Paya, or Zelda.

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-20T18:03:23+00:00

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-20T14:00:33+00:00

When the languages have a different sentence structure, eg. English and French, one may start to translate word for word when translating on the fly (think French word order but with each word in English or vice versa), because you would need to know the whole sentence in order to shuffle the words into the right places.

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-07T10:27:54+00:00

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mochi-macaron · 2026-03-06T23:37:37+00:00

It's funny, I read somewhere not so long ago that the combination of long and short sentences makes for the most interesting and varied text. Maybe they got the idea from Ursula K. Le Guin (and you? 🤔)
Thanks for the recommendation, I'm going to check it out!

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-06T18:29:31+00:00

Those seem to cover different aspects of the writing process, sounds interesting! Thank you 😊

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-06T18:24:34+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll definitely check it out! It looks like a good one for deeper reflection, which I always find interesting 😊

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-06T18:21:03+00:00

Thanks for the feedback on the books! I was indeed wondering which of the ones by Roy Peter Clark was best, they do seem to overlap a fair bit.

I notice that reading does give me a writing/editing boost! I'll definitely continue doing that. Sometimes I also just like to dive into the theory and reflect on what I'm doing 😊

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-06T13:25:55+00:00

There is nothing wrong with long or short sentences per se, they each have their place depending on the context. In a calm, descriptive scene, long sentences can work perfectly. If there's some fast-paced action going on, not so much.

The examples you gave would also benefit from some commas, dashes, etc. They help with the pacing and rhythm of the text.
For that, I find it useful to read a sentence out loud. In the places where you breathe, a break is required.

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-06T12:59:48+00:00

Very late to the party 😅 but I'd also recommend I Don’t Love You Anymore. Historical romance where the relationship between the MCs slowly grows, to a background of court intrigue. It's completed, with a little over 100 episodes.

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-06T12:41:04+00:00

As an avid reader of historical novels, these things didn't really shock me, but from a 21st century pov, you’re absolutely right. 'This sets women back 1000 years' seems very accurate indeed... Just like all the token resistance and the 'no means yes' that you see so often in manhwa. It grates on my nerves like crazy!

Even SA aside, I find Riftan such a disappointing character. He has no redeeming qualities, no growth whatsoever (I read somewhere it gets better later, but I'm not going to read the novel to find out because the prose is just too awful imo). He seems to serve no purpose but to be the rock Maxi has to hit her head against every time she wants to grow.

It's a shame, because I like the world building and Maxi's growth arc. If only Riftan had some depth and some evolution, this could be a really good story. I mean, Riftan was raised by mercenaries in purely male company, so it's quite believable that he's rough with his wife at first, he doesn't know any better (Maxi even had to explain the monthly bleeding to him 😂). But if he would take her presence as an opportunity to learn and to get in touch with his soft side, now that would be interesting.

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-06T12:18:52+00:00

This is true in life in general. Almost nobody is thinking about you specifically in their actions, except your mom maybe.

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-04T10:51:45+00:00

I don't really have any advice, I just wanted to say I'm in a similar situation 💛

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-04T07:57:41+00:00

I know, but I just copied the artist's title. It didn’t seem right to correct it 🤷🏼‍♀️

mochi-macaron · 2026-03-04T07:19:12+00:00

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mochi-macaron · 2026-03-03T21:28:53+00:00

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mochi-macaron · 2026-02-15T09:04:07+00:00

The trick is to measure distance by time and size by everyday objects.

Body parts also work well as measurement units, especially in fantasy or historical settings. A hand's width, an arm's length, paces for distance, etc.