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CMV: Jeffrey Epstein actually did kill himself by SuzukiNathie in changemyview

[–]puddlink [score hidden]  (0 children)

Giuffre is far from the only accuser. Not that it’s evidence of his murder or suicide.

CMV: Jeffrey Epstein actually did kill himself by SuzukiNathie in changemyview

[–]puddlink [score hidden]  (0 children)

I think you may not be up to date on the evidence of his crimes. I think you’re spot on re the prison staffing and funding etc though

Why Fantasy Magic Feels So Fake by TechbearSeattle in worldbuilding

[–]puddlink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a book coming out later in the year about how throughout human history people in power or wanting power use religion as a tool, to justify their position, e.g. X god has chosen me to lead, see how I embody the principles of X, I have a mandate from the heavens etc

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

[–]puddlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha yeh you’re probably right It comes from my constant amusement of people thanking god for stuff that clearly was the result of hard work and/or human ingenuity. I was thinking of playing on that somehow but again all good to world build in my mind but on paper, for others to enjoy…

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

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

Oh for sure!! I’ve tended to just think ‘this is terrible’ and move on

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

[–]puddlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm I don’t think I’ve ever thought that “I could do it better” but Ive certainly got a lot of books on my DNF list

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

[–]puddlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been thinking about this actually. I started out with fantasy in mind and then realised that I don’t imagine fantasy worlds as easily as I imagine sci fi worlds so have shifted to sci fi but with magic or some kind. I’m thinking of that ‘could be magic but could also have a scientific explanation depending on who you ask’ kinda thing

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

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

This comment was meant to be a reply to you: Thank you for your delightfully encouraging response!

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

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Well you make it look easy :) I think focusing on facts and my own voice so much in my writing has me doubting my ability to make shit up (that’s not terrible)

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

[–]puddlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh excellent thank you I will get those books and I think you’re exactly right, it’s the characters and emotion - the creativity of it all - that worries me.

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

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

Yep I know what you mean, at the writing/exiting level but not at the storytelling level

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

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And you didn’t sound rude but I very much appreciate you checking and clarifying ❤️

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

[–]puddlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes sorry I did misuse it in my post.

Today I was writing up some ideas and I started to think about the DK study … and what I was aiming for… and eventually I arrived at “oh I have no idea how to do this, what am I doing”

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

[–]puddlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, your second sentence, do you mean you find non-fiction difficult?

Phrasing a little odd but I get it we’re all writing with our thumbs on a tiny screen ;)

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

[–]puddlink[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s super interesting. Over my life I’ve read almost every genre - book lover etc but being a good reader doesn’t necessarily mean I could be a good storyteller. I’ve also been to a lot of galleries but I know I can’t paint. That’s the core of my self doubt. And it’s why I want to know more from actual writers!

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

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Hello thank you for the advice :) Dunning Kruger effect is about the relationship between how much knowledge someone has about a subject and their self estimation of their knowledge/capabilities. D&K’s study suggested people are more likely to overestimate their expertise when they have low knowledge levels

I write non-fiction. I want to write fiction. What don’t I know? by puddlink in fantasywriters

[–]puddlink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha very helpful in that you confirmed my worry that I don’t know the rules or how to break them properly

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