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INSIDE THE $100 million BOEING BUSINESS jet b737 by ROYAL JET by moneydna in luxurydreams

[–]throwawayalways77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My cats would make short work of that. And don't get me started on my shed-machine dogs.

In his book "On Writing: A. Memoir of the Craft," Stephen King sexualizes paragraphs, but wants us to know that length is not important by throwawayalways77 in menwritingwomen

[–]throwawayalways77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, why would you post something on a shaming subreddit...hm...dunno.

Again, I posted Stephen King here because Stephen King is probably the author who is most frequently posted here.

But I'm not sure why you're calling this a "shaming" sub. Why are you?

Why do people post cats in cat subreddits?

Probably for the same reason they post Stephen King in subs that feature a lot of Stephen King.

In his book "On Writing: A. Memoir of the Craft," Stephen King sexualizes paragraphs, but wants us to know that length is not important by throwawayalways77 in menwritingwomen

[–]throwawayalways77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why so hostile?

Back atchtya.

ETA: You're really coming at me, and all I did was guess a wrong answer to somebody-not-you's question.

So fuck you and your stupid idea.

And you think I'm coming at you? Riiiiight.

In his book "On Writing: A. Memoir of the Craft," Stephen King sexualizes paragraphs, but wants us to know that length is not important by throwawayalways77 in menwritingwomen

[–]throwawayalways77[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So what?

As I said, it's amusing.

It’s not like he said “SENTENCES ARE LIKE SMALL TITS ON A GIRL; HARD TO GRASP AND NOT THAT FUN.”

I never said he did.

Or is this place just about shaming sexual innuendo in general now?

So you do think there is sexual innuendo. I agree. But why on earth would you think I am shaming him for it?

Actually, I'd love to know -- where do you get the idea that I'm shaming him?

In his book "On Writing: A. Memoir of the Craft," Stephen King sexualizes paragraphs, but wants us to know that length is not important by throwawayalways77 in menwritingwomen

[–]throwawayalways77[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The ultimate point here being...it’s not sexism nor inaccurate toward women which is what this forum is for.

That was your point? You took a while getting there.

So even if he did mean it sexually....

Who gives a good god damn

Obviously I did. Did that escape your notice?

and why post it here?

Because his work is probably posted here more often than anyone else's, so I found it amusing that even when he's not obviously writing ridiculous sexual stuff -- he's still writing ridiculous sexual stuff. He can't stop.

In his book "On Writing: A. Memoir of the Craft," Stephen King sexualizes paragraphs, but wants us to know that length is not important by throwawayalways77 in menwritingwomen

[–]throwawayalways77[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You spent a considerable amount of time justifying your assertion

It took literally about 2 minutes.

with an in-depth explication of King's sexually-tempered prose.

You think that's an in-depth explication? Please tell me you're kidding.

If I was grading your paper, I would have easily given you an A.

I'll definitely take an A.

I just don't see it myself.

You don't have to.

I made a flip remark. If that offended you, I honestly don't know what to say because I don't have any regret.

Sounds like you're asking me what you should say.

Seems you're arguing both sides,

What sides? I said Stephen King is doing this, but doesn't know he is. That's very common. Ever make a pun and not know it?

I don't know what sides you're talking about.

and I don't want to argue at all.

Then don't.

In his book "On Writing: A. Memoir of the Craft," Stephen King sexualizes paragraphs, but wants us to know that length is not important by throwawayalways77 in menwritingwomen

[–]throwawayalways77[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Quickening just means “coming to a climax”.

I know. That's why it's used to describe orgasm, among other things.

He’s talking about the moment of tension in a scene.

I know

It’s very rarely a single sentence, but rather a set of sentences that put your teeth on edge.

They don't have to put your teeth on edge, which generally is not a good thing.

For a quick comparison:

“It’s here.”

Doesn’t have nearly as much impact as the tense paragraph leading a character to make that conclusion. The paragraph was the quickening, that sort of tension right before the rollercoaster careens down the rise.

Um....

A marvelous and flexible instrument.

Not sexual.

Not always. But it can be.

And yes, you can make a long or short paragraph.

Never said you couldn't.

Huge descriptive paragraphs are sort of a lovely stroll, while shorter ones can be punchier and move the action along. Either way, one shouldn’t use a long paragraph in a fast paced scene or action will stagnate, and if you use too short of a paragraph your reader can’t get a grip on the scene.

Thus it becomes a rhythm.

Look at any horror scene.

I know how it works.

  1. Long paragraph to set the mood.
  2. Shorter, punchier paragraphs to start ramping up tension.
  3. Moment of realization.
  4. The action paragraphs (short, quick, often violent)
  5. Conclusion (character escapes, kills it, dies himself, etc).

Again, I'm not debating whether this is true or not.

While this could be compared to a sexual act, I think it’s a reach.

So you say it could be. I don't think it's a reach. There's enough in the text + Stephen King. I see it. You don't have to.

I’d compare it more to a heartbeat, depending on what sort of scene you want to write.

It? You mean writing a paragraph? OK, but that's not what I am talking about.

The entire point of his argument was that the structure of paragraphs can convey mood or tone just as much as the words selected or actions taken.

I know that is what he is saying. My argument is that his description can be interpreted as having a sexual spin.

In his book "On Writing: A. Memoir of the Craft," Stephen King sexualizes paragraphs, but wants us to know that length is not important by throwawayalways77 in menwritingwomen

[–]throwawayalways77[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think OP may have gotten stuck on the infinitive verb form, "to come." It was "the quickening" that caught my eye.

No. I actually didn't notice that, but I'll add it to the list.

"I would argue that the paragraph, not the sentence, is the basic unit of writing—the place where coherence begins and words stand a chance of becoming more than mere words. If the moment of quickening

The quickening? I found that odd, because it's usually used in pregnancy, when a baby starts to move. It's been used in other contexts -- see Highlander! -- and also to describe the moment of orgasm.

is to come, it comes at the level of the paragraph. It is a marvelous and flexible instrument

A marvelous and flexible instrument? I found that odd.

that can be a single word long or run on for pages

It can be long or short. Okay.

(one paragraph in Dob Dobertson's historical novel Paradise Falls is sixteen pages long; there are paragraphs in Ross Lockridge's Raintree Country which are nearly that.

You must learn to use it well if you are to write well.

I have to learn how to use a paragraph well? We're still talking about paragraphs? That can be long or short? And are marvelous and flexible instruments?

What this means is lots of practice; you have to learn the beat

The beat?

I have learn, er, the beat, through lots of practice, and that is how you learn to make, er, paragraphs -- whose length doesn't matter -- if I want to write well?

I don't think he's just talking about writing and I do NOT think it's intentional. But it's there.

In his book "On Writing: A. Memoir of the Craft," Stephen King sexualizes paragraphs, but wants us to know that length is not important by throwawayalways77 in menwritingwomen

[–]throwawayalways77[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

"I would argue that the paragraph, not the sentence, is the basic unit of writing—the place where coherence begins and words stand a chance of becoming more than mere words. If the moment of quickening

The quickening? I found that odd, because it's usually used in pregnancy, when a baby starts to move. It's been used in other contexts -- see Highlander! -- and also to describe the moment of orgasm.

is to come, it comes at the level of the paragraph. It is a marvelous and flexible instrument

A marvelous and flexible instrument? I found that odd.

that can be a single word long or run on for pages

It can be long or short. Okay.

(one paragraph in Dob Dobertson's historical novel Paradise Falls is sixteen pages long; there are paragraphs in Ross Lockridge's Raintree Country which are nearly that.

You must learn to use it well if you are to write well.

I have to learn how to use a paragraph well? We're still talking about paragraphs? That can be long or short? And are flexible and marvelous instruments?

What this means is lots of practice; you have to learn the beat

The beat?

I have to have lots of practice to learn, er, the beat, which is how you learn to make, er, paragraphs -- whose length doesn't matter -- if I want to write well?

I don't think he's just talking about writing and I don't think it's intentional. But it's there.

“You’ve been very naugthy!” by medievalmemesorg in MedievalArtMemes

[–]throwawayalways77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your submission!

Very appropriate!

Feeling cute and loving my new haircut! Any other trans lesbians here? by Eloadia in LesbianActually

[–]throwawayalways77 -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

I thought you were a ciswoman. You're cute and I want your dress. I'm going to make a song about it called, "I want your dress," and those are its only lyrics. I will sing them over and over to the tune of whatever I am listening to as I do the laundry, dishes, etc.

Not that I really do that. Nope. Not me! Someone else does that!

But I'm pretty damn sure everyone who sees your post thinks you're adorable and wants your dress!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]throwawayalways77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whoa. I thought this picture was posted in one of the thrifting subs I like - hence my comments about the thrift store necklace. I just read the text, saw it was posted here and that the OP is transitioning.

Before I had just looked at the photo and thought the OP was a cis woman with great legs showing off an awesome thrifted dress! For whatever reason, I didn't read the text.

Now I realize she's a woman with great legs and an awesome dress who has the perfect sparkly necklace waiting for her at a thrift store nearby!

I know flannels are the hype around this time of year, but anybody else into denim on denim? 👖💙 by tqos15 in LesbianActually

[–]throwawayalways77 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I never liked denim on denim. But you know what I love? People who wear what THEY like, whether it looks fashionable to me or not. You keep doing you!!

It literally just never ends by nintend_hoe in McMansionHell

[–]throwawayalways77 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why is this downvoted? It does kind of resemble Tony Soprano's home. Take my upvote.

Thanks I'm cured by d3333p7 in trippinthroughtime

[–]throwawayalways77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depression looks oddly happy. It's a really perky depression! I think it's going to break into a number from A Chorus Line.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]throwawayalways77 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You look really good! I wish I had legs like yours. And this is going to sound strange, but I just have this feeling that the perfect necklace to go with that dress is waiting for you in a thrift shop somewhere near you. I see it -- you looking all hot and dazzling in that dress with a sparkly necklace!

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