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njc wrote:I was under the perhaps mistaken impression that Biblical breast-beating was a masculine expression. It would be somewhat different in effect for women, no?
It doesn't have to be "Biblical" for the purpose of the story; I (not the author) only used that as an example for showing it to be an ancient practice. I don't believe the story referenced by Rhiannon has a Biblical setting; that is why I suggested using a name from the story setting or let the reader get it from the context. Take care. Vern
Edited for PS: Since the work in question is fantasy, the practice doesn't have to conform to the norms of our historical past, only the one in the story presented.
Charles_F_Bell wrote:vern wrote:Most, if not everything written has elements of more than one genre which is probably a good thing for those with a sweet tooth since you can't bake a cake with a single ingredient. Take care. Vern
Much like mixing Christian Literature genre with LGBT with a dash of vampire mythopoeia.
Yes, sounds like a recipe for a good Fruitcake. Take care. Vern
Edited to add this link of the Fruitcake Lady: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evocKJg03VE
Perhaps you could pick a well known person from the past in your story (say similar to King David from the Bible who indeed ripped his clothes in mourning) and say something to the effect: "As was the custom of 'King David or whoever' the women ripped their clothes and beat their exposed breasts" or such, or you could make an off hand reference to the "flagellants" during the Black Death plague, OR you could accept that every reader is not going to know everything and just because someone didn't know that to be the case doesn't mean it requires an overt explanation. Most times things can be surmised, without our prior knowledge, from the context. Take care. Vern
Most, if not everything written has elements of more than one genre which is probably a good thing for those with a sweet tooth since you can't bake a cake with a single ingredient. Take care. Vern
Charles Bell wrote:By the way, given that 'fantasy' means : "imagination unrestricted by reality"
Charles Bell wrote:What do you guess has happened since the 17th century that has made writing fantasy impossible
According to the definition you provide, exactly how is writing fantasy impossible? Take care. Vern
Linda Lee wrote:Quick question about the contest...what if we know one of the judges?
Just my opinion, but I'd say it would be up to the judge to opt out of voting regarding your selection if they recognize your work under your pen name and they feel they could not be impartial in their input. Nothing else should change and you should otherwise be entitled to the same consideration as anyone else regardless of judge's decision to vote or refrain. Good luck with whatever you enter either way. Take care. Vern
Ceridwen wrote:For the first time since being on the site, I won't be able to submit something. However, I am now a full-time caregiver for my husband, with no spare time to write. It feels weird not having a submission. Good luck to everyone! I look forward to reading, at least!
You could submit something you've already done even if posted before and didn't win; many of the best things are only discovered after they've been around the block a time or two and viewed by new eyes -- and judges. Wishing you the best in your new role. Take care. Vern
rhiannon wrote:SolN wrote:Hi all,
After a pause in contests, we're excited to announce the 2016 Strongest Start Competition. We've assembled a unique set of prizes that provide the winner with the opportunity to improve their work, get in front of a publishers, and promote their book once it is published. As in the past, one of our goals with the competition is to provide members of the site with an incentive to improve their first three chapters.
To learn more, click the link below:
https://www.thenextbigwriter.com/contes … on+2016-14
Sol
Hi Sol. Loving the new format for TNBW. One question about the contest. You say submit the first 3 chapters. How many words would be the limit? Thanks in advance for answering me.
I don't believe there is a limit now other than the cost and reader aversion to the length. I just did a test with nearly 11,000 words and it was accepted. Only cost 33 plus points, so I declined, lol. Take care. Vern
Edited for PS: Just to clarify, that was 11,000 words for one chapter.
I would say go ahead and make those millions if possible, then you can buy a truck load of soapboxes to stand on; until then the footing is more like standing on soap bubbles. Take care. Vern
Four days and counting; first one in wins, lol. Take care. Vern
The way all good Easter-egg hunts should end. Congrats. Take care. Vern
That's funny; exactly what I was thinking.
Simon Morris wrote:I got a connection request from Larraneise and went to the page. No writing, no posts, no comments. I simply deleted the request. Sometimes, a little detective work saves a lot of aggravation. Behind the best fiction is research of FACTS.
I also checked her profile page and saw nothing and decided to wait to see if anything would be posted before replying. BTW, many legitimate new members have no portfolio or comments at first. So all the research didn't matter as she was deleted before the real "FACTS" could be ascertained; therefore, the connection request still exists on my home page despite the research until Sol resolves it as promised. Take care. Vern
PS: Faux connection request gone; thanks Sol.
njc wrote:Only to your reputation 
LOL
Thanks, all, for the in-put and thank you Sol for the quick response. Take care. Vern
Hello Sol, my home page shows I have a connection request, but when I click to see who and respond, it says I have no pending connection requests. Curious mind wants to know which page is correct -- the truth will set me free. Take care. Vern
njc wrote:vern wrote:However, I can understand that "not thinking" is definitely the "new cool" among our presidential candidates. They must really be enjoying themselves, lol. Take care. Vern
Oh, Vern, you are guileless and innocent!
The essence of popular politics is feeding voters on their dreams, which you subvert to serve your schemes. That takes plenty of conniving, and conniving is thinking bent to a specific kind of end--to making people work, and choose, and vote for what you want, not for what they want. But it would be fatal to your schemes if you ever let the voters really see you thinking ... because it might teach them how to think
Well, there's thinking and then there's thinking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTqra4YSsaM
Take care. Vern
Dill Carver wrote:vern wrote:Dill Carver wrote:"The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think."
Who wrote that?
Since we're on the subject, my guess would be Harper Lee. But sometimes I don't really want to think, just enjoy. Take care. Vern
Not thinking is the new cool. They way of the world. Glad you are ahead of the game when it come to enjoyment over thought. Take care also. Dill
I wouldn't classify thinking and enjoyment as being a competition to win or lose. Some things are to be thought about such as whether to walk out in front of a speeding car and others are to merely be enjoyed such as a damn good slice of cherry pie. Of course thinking and enjoyment don't have to be mutually exclusive as thinking can also be enjoyable. Nothing new or cool about it from my perspective; been that way since forever and a day as far as I can tell. However, I can understand that "not thinking" is definitely the "new cool" among our presidential candidates. They must really be enjoying themselves, lol. Take care. Vern
Dill Carver wrote:Janet Taylor-Perry wrote:Like or dislike, those of us on here endeavoring to create a lasting piece of literature can only hope that one day our writing can inspire such a heated debate.
"The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think."
Who wrote that?
Since we're on the subject, my guess would be Harper Lee. But sometimes I don't really want to think, just enjoy. Take care. Vern
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