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[–] [email protected] 2 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (1 children)

Well, seeing as today's the last day of February, I should update you all on what I've done and what I'd like to do. I've progressed on my thesis. I've also started writing a story. I don't know how long it will be, though.

It's about a stable boy who dreams of becoming a knight. He falls in love with the Count's daughter.

I'm tackling themes of persistence despite the certainty of failure. I believe the theme somewhat resonates with Solarpunk. Indeed, as we all know, recent efforts tackling the climate crisis are more about harm reduction than preventing harm outright.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

I remain doubtful, however I hope this pitch will lead to spades in the ground.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Your writing discipline is commendable! I myself have been struggling with working on my thesis. It feels like a chore. I'd rather write anything else, but can't overcome the guilt of deviating from my duty.

 

As I'm sure most of my multi-lingual peers feel, I hate youtube's recent addition of automatic AI dubbing on certain videos. It's enabled for some videos that are in a language different from your youtube account's setting.

This also goes for the automatic title translation. Show me everything in its original language, PLEASE!

I understand more than one language, you don't need to translate everything to the single language setting I have. The auto-dubbing should be set to OFF BY DEFAULT. At least give me the option to opt out of it. There's nothing more annoying than having to wait for a video to load, only to have to restart it back in its original language as soon as I realize the dubbing is active.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Consider checking out /c/writing , where aspiring and seasoned writers/solarpunks discuss their craft.

 

Do you use a style guide when editing your works? Which one?

The only general english style guide I'm familiar with is Strunk and White's The Elements of Style. Unfortunately, I hear that the authors made some, frankly, glaring linguistic mistakes. To substitute it, I've been recommended On Writing Well by Zinsser.

What is your opinion of both of these and of other guides?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Additionally, Wolfgang's blog and channel. He's also toots @[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Thanks for your questions!

I'd like to make my writing more valuable for readers by, among other ways, writing more clearly.

As for the essay, I'm not quite sure yet what to write about. I have a few little ideas pinging around in my head, but I don't know if any of them are worth fleshing out.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

The skill of planning, if well honed, is invaluable in writing works that stand the test of time, I think. I reckon I use my plans like maps who's traces of roads I use to plan stops in my text. I try to make sure that the reader's view at each of these stops is worth the travel.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Hi everyone! I'm going to have to submit my master's thesis by the end of the year. I'd like to improve my writing substantially before sending off my final draft.

This month, I'd like to write a short essay or a short story. Get the ball rolling and all.