Dialectologists, those who study dialects, have discovered that the writing errors that tend to irritate readers the most are what the experts call “dialect difference.” Four out of five readers report that reading representations of heavy dialect is extremely bothersome. But almost all readers report that they want characters to sound individual-unique and specific-not like cardboard cutouts.We can’t just stick to the “King’s English” and call it good, but we cannot lapse into heavy dialect if we want to keep our readers reading. Since people tend to speak differently in so many places and situations, and also because fiction is best when it conjures up verisimilitude, using dialect in your writing can lend color, accuracy, and liveliness. Use of proper dialect helps to vividly express a character’s identity and to spark readers’ interest in both narrative and characterization. At the same time, writers must pay careful attention to the words they put in characters’ mouths and the way that dialogue sounds and reads.
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Send a number to my ask box along with a character of your choice, and I’ll draw up the ensuing ensemble! (If the character chosen wouldn’t wear the option given… go ahead and sub in something else!)
DRAW YOUR CHARACTER WEARING…
- Underwear
- Casual clothes
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What amazes me is that most days I feel useless. I don’t seem to accomplish anything – just a few pages, most of which don’t seem very good. Yet, when I put all those wasted days together, I somehow end up with a book of which I’m very proud.
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This is my inspiration right now. I wish I could take this and put it on my inspiration wall.
This is something I really needed to hear.
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This is probably my favourite video on the internet… (Its only 30 seconds!)
GloZell shows why cultural representation is so important without really meaning too.
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Sailor Moon Crystal artwork from the official website! (X)
really interested in seeing how these look in motion. besides the obvious fealty to takeuchi’s original line, the influence of shinya hasegawa’s late ’90s design sensibility is strong here, and very few ‘toon crews have ever attempted to translate such a style to animation, not under the conditions japanese cartoons typically find themselves made.
i suppose that explains its unexplained delays and odd scheduling (twice a month, or: every other week, instead of the standard weekly pace) – at least, that’s my guess, and my hope.
because those character designs, put to movement by the attentions of a motivated staff, could be some of the most beautiful images put to the small screen – i want them to be. i don’t really have the time to waste on half-hearted art anymore, you know? but i guess we’ll see, when it starts, what kind of hero the staff – and the company behind them – wants this show to be.
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WHAT IS THIS BEAUTIFUL QUALITY
ELSA-VISION
THIS IS THE ONLY FUCKING FROZEN POST I WILL EVER REBLOG BECAUSE IT IS OBVIOUS THAT WHOMEVER MADE THESE GIFS SOLD THEIR SOUL TO SATAN
THIS LOOKS BETTER THAN THE MOVIE WH AT
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