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If anyone in our #fediverse is unaware of the value of #alttext or why it deserves our careful construction (before pressing "post"), please read this short, yet beautiful, ode to alt-text and writing. #MustShare #mastowriter

Australian dictionary picks #enshittification as 2024’s word of the year🏆
"coined by writer @pluralistic C #Doctorow, refers to a process in which apps or #digital #platforms start off as incredibly useful, but gradually worsen as they seek to make a #profit. #Socialmedia platforms like X & ride-sharing app Uber are frequently cited examples.. It was chosen as #wordoftheyear by the dictionary’s committee of experts, & was also voted “People’s Choice Winner”"
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https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australian-dictionary-picks-enshittification-as-2024s-word-of-the-year

Australian dictionary picks #enshittification as 2024’s word of the year🏆
"coined by writer @pluralistic C #Doctorow, refers to a process in which apps or #digital #platforms start off as incredibly useful, but gradually worsen as they seek to make a #profit. #Socialmedia platforms like X & ride-sharing app Uber are frequently cited examples.. It was chosen as #wordoftheyear by the dictionary’s committee of experts, & was also voted “People’s Choice Winner”"
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https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australian-dictionary-picks-enshittification-as-2024s-word-of-the-year

Roxanne Belmonte wields the most powerful weapons in the universe and battles cosmic horror in Solar Flare Versus

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/56730/solar-flare-versus-sci-fi-superheroes-cosmic-horror

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@MoonlightBard ohai.social if you're stuck...nice over here, I have no problems anyway, and as long as you use #writingcommunity and #mastowriter tags at the very least you'll not miss engaging with anyone.

@MoonlightBard ohai.social if you're stuck...nice over here, I have no problems anyway, and as long as you use #writingcommunity and #mastowriter tags at the very least you'll not miss engaging with anyone.

#WritingWonders Day 31

31-Is your MC an introvert or extrovert? MC1 is an extrovert with some introverted tendencies. MC2 is very much an introvert who has to force herself to behave as an extrovert in certain circumstances.

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#WritingWonders Day 31

31-Is your MC an introvert or extrovert? MC1 is an extrovert with some introverted tendencies. MC2 is very much an introvert who has to force herself to behave as an extrovert in certain circumstances.

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#WritingWonders Day 30

30-How is death handled in your world? It is 1970s US, so much like it is now.

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#WritingWonders Day 30

30-How is death handled in your world? It is 1970s US, so much like it is now.

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#WritingWonders Day 29

29-If your MC had 3 wishes, what would they be? MC1 a-wouldn't have to work hard to get what he wants, b-wife happy, compliant, c-respected by everyone esp father & wife. MC2 a-husband have decent work ethic & make a reliable living, b-all of her kids happy, healthy, & have a chance, and c-be somebody who matters.

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#WritingWonders Day 29

29-If your MC had 3 wishes, what would they be? MC1 a-wouldn't have to work hard to get what he wants, b-wife happy, compliant, c-respected by everyone esp father & wife. MC2 a-husband have decent work ethic & make a reliable living, b-all of her kids happy, healthy, & have a chance, and c-be somebody who matters.

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#WritingWonders Day 27

27-Are there human rights issues in your world? If so, does your MC ever address them? MC1 doesn't care about anyone's problems outside of his own. He is convinced the world is out to get him. MC2 cares, and tries to help one person, but mostly she's trying to keep her children safe.

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#WritingWonders Day 27

27-Are there human rights issues in your world? If so, does your MC ever address them? MC1 doesn't care about anyone's problems outside of his own. He is convinced the world is out to get him. MC2 cares, and tries to help one person, but mostly she's trying to keep her children safe.

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#WritingWonders Day 26

26-Are there characters with chronic health issues in your story? MC1 struggles with addiction. Others have emphysema, anxiety, arthritis, etc.

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#WritingWonders Day 26

26-Are there characters with chronic health issues in your story? MC1 struggles with addiction. Others have emphysema, anxiety, arthritis, etc.

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#WritingWonders Day 25

25-What tropes do you utilize in your story? That's a hard one. I'm not far enough along to answer that one yet. I imagine they'll become apparent as I write. I'm a pantser, so it unfolds as it unfolds.

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#WritingWonders Day 25

25-What tropes do you utilize in your story? That's a hard one. I'm not far enough along to answer that one yet. I imagine they'll become apparent as I write. I'm a pantser, so it unfolds as it unfolds.

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#WritingWonders Day 24

24-Does food play a role in your book? Food can be hard to come by during certain times. Feeding her children is MC2's greatest concern. MC1 is also concerned, but gets distracted and often forgets.

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#WritingWonders Day 24

24-Does food play a role in your book? Food can be hard to come by during certain times. Feeding her children is MC2's greatest concern. MC1 is also concerned, but gets distracted and often forgets.

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#WritingWonders Day 23

23-Are any of your characters artistic or musicians?

MC1 is not. MC2 could be a writer but needs maturity and encouragement. One of their children is artistic. MC1's brother plays the guitar. MC2's brother appreciates art and music.

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#WritingWonders Day 23

23-Are any of your characters artistic or musicians?

MC1 is not. MC2 could be a writer but needs maturity and encouragement. One of their children is artistic. MC1's brother plays the guitar. MC2's brother appreciates art and music.

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#WritingWonders Day 22

22-Describe a ritual or tradition from your world. As this is based in the mid-1970s southern US, the rituals and traditions are largely the same as now. Some hold more significance than others, and that will be demonstrated in the story.

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#WritingWonders Day 22

22-Describe a ritual or tradition from your world. As this is based in the mid-1970s southern US, the rituals and traditions are largely the same as now. Some hold more significance than others, and that will be demonstrated in the story.

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#WritingWonders Day 21

21-How fair is your world?
MC1 feels that it is extraordinarily unfair - feels. MC2 recognizes that sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't, and that a lot of the times it's about what choices they make.

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#WritingWonders Day 21

21-How fair is your world?
MC1 feels that it is extraordinarily unfair - feels. MC2 recognizes that sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't, and that a lot of the times it's about what choices they make.

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#WritingWonders Day 20

20-How dangerous is your world? What are some of the dangers?

MC2's world is very dangerous. She has no port in any storm. Her kids aren't safe. She has no predictability, no safety nets, no guarantee even of feeding her children every day.

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#WritingWonders Day 20

20-How dangerous is your world? What are some of the dangers?

MC2's world is very dangerous. She has no port in any storm. Her kids aren't safe. She has no predictability, no safety nets, no guarantee even of feeding her children every day.

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#WritingWonders Day 19

19-Describe your favorite side character and their relationship with your MC. Michael is my MC1's brother, MC2's BIL. He is complicated. I can't reveal too much here, but he will play an integral part in their story.

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#WritingWonders Day 19

19-Describe your favorite side character and their relationship with your MC. Michael is my MC1's brother, MC2's BIL. He is complicated. I can't reveal too much here, but he will play an integral part in their story.

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#WritingWonders Day 18

18-What are some of your MC's core values?

Still working those out.

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#WritingWonders Day 18

18-What are some of your MC's core values?

Still working those out.

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#WritingWonders Day 17

17-What's a typical meal for your MC? Both MCs eat whatever is cheapest and easiest. They can't afford a whole lot so they do the best they can.

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#WritingWonders Day 17

17-What's a typical meal for your MC? Both MCs eat whatever is cheapest and easiest. They can't afford a whole lot so they do the best they can.

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#WritingWonders Day 16

16-What does your MC find fun? MC1 loves hunting, fishing, drinking, mischief. MC2 loves seeing her kids play and laugh, and spending time with her brother.

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#WritingWonders Day 16

16-What does your MC find fun? MC1 loves hunting, fishing, drinking, mischief. MC2 loves seeing her kids play and laugh, and spending time with her brother.

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#WritingWonders Day 15

15-How does your MC feel around other people? MC1 is comfortable around "his" people but very uncomfortable around anyone he feels less than, for whatever reason. MC2 feels uncomfortable around almost everyone except a very select few.

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#WritingWonders Day 15

15-How does your MC feel around other people? MC1 is comfortable around "his" people but very uncomfortable around anyone he feels less than, for whatever reason. MC2 feels uncomfortable around almost everyone except a very select few.

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#WritingWonders Day 14

14-Does your MC show their true self to others or wear a mask?

MC1 lives wide open. WYSIWYG. No masks, often to his detriment. MC2 wears a mask almost all of the time, even to herself.

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#WritingWonders Day 14

14-Does your MC show their true self to others or wear a mask?

MC1 lives wide open. WYSIWYG. No masks, often to his detriment. MC2 wears a mask almost all of the time, even to herself.

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#WritingWonders Day 13

13-Where does your MC feel most comfortable? MC1 on his sofa with a beer in his hand. MC2 doesn't feel comfortable anywhere.

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#WritingWonders Day 13

13-Where does your MC feel most comfortable? MC1 on his sofa with a beer in his hand. MC2 doesn't feel comfortable anywhere.

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#WritingWonders Day 12

12-What do your MC and antagonist have in common? Since my two MCs are each other's antagonists, they have each other and their common history. They have immaturity. They have egos. They have fear.

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#WritingWonders Day 12

12-What do your MC and antagonist have in common? Since my two MCs are each other's antagonists, they have each other and their common history. They have immaturity. They have egos. They have fear.

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#WritingWonders Day 11

11-Introduce your antagonist.

My MCs are each other's antagonists as well as each other's champions. Their lives are complicated.

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#WritingWonders Day 11

11-Introduce your antagonist.

My MCs are each other's antagonists as well as each other's champions. Their lives are complicated.

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#WritingWonders Day 10

10-How would your MC's closest friend/confidante describe your MC? Kind? Rude?

MC1's closest friend is his brother. He'd say he's an asshole but loyal. He does what he thinks he needs to do in the moment. MC2 doesn't have close friends. She's pushed them away; she's just trying to survive.

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#WritingWonders Day 10

10-How would your MC's closest friend/confidante describe your MC? Kind? Rude?

MC1's closest friend is his brother. He'd say he's an asshole but loyal. He does what he thinks he needs to do in the moment. MC2 doesn't have close friends. She's pushed them away; she's just trying to survive.

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#WritingWonders Day 9

9-Name one person your MC trusts the most. Why?

MC1 trusts his brother. I can't go into why. MC2 trusts no one, not through most of the book. She's learned she can't.

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#WritingWonders Day 9

9-Name one person your MC trusts the most. Why?

MC1 trusts his brother. I can't go into why. MC2 trusts no one, not through most of the book. She's learned she can't.

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#WritingWonders Day 8

8-Name one scent and one sound that evokes pleasant memories for your MC.

Good one! MC1: Oil/grease. Reminds him of his PawPaw. Sound is when a fishing lure hits the water. MC2: Lavender, the scent of the little sachets her grandmother used to make. Sound is humming because her grandmother hummed when happy.

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#WritingWonders Day 8

8-Name one scent and one sound that evokes pleasant memories for your MC.

Good one! MC1: Oil/grease. Reminds him of his PawPaw. Sound is when a fishing lure hits the water. MC2: Lavender, the scent of the little sachets her grandmother used to make. Sound is humming because her grandmother hummed when happy.

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#WritingWonders Day 7

7-How does your MC deal with stress?

He becomes destructive. She cries or tries to figure ways out of keeping the stress away from him so he won't take it out on her or the children.

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#WritingWonders Day 7

7-How does your MC deal with stress?

He becomes destructive. She cries or tries to figure ways out of keeping the stress away from him so he won't take it out on her or the children.

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#WritingWonders Day 6

6-What is your MC's most treasured possession?

For him, his pride. For her - I'm not there yet. Right this minute, it is her children, though they are not "possessions" per se.

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#WritingWonders Day 6

6-What is your MC's most treasured possession?

For him, his pride. For her - I'm not there yet. Right this minute, it is her children, though they are not "possessions" per se.

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#WritingWonders Day 5

5-What does your MC wear on a typical day?

2 MCs. He wears jeans and comfy shirts. He's not worried about style or even if they're clean. She wears what she can afford and does her best to look presentable.

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#WritingWonders Day 4

4-Describe the sound of your MC's voice.

I have two main characters. His voice is low, tinged with cigarette smoke, gets an edge when he's angry. Her voice is too soft. She's not used it properly. Gets whiney when she's upset. Cigarettes have scratched at the purity of tone that was once there. For now.

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#WritingWonders Day 3

3-What is your antagonist's worst fear?

Loss of respect.

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