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#ScribesAndMakers Do you prefer fonts with or without serifs? Do you like different fonts for different purposes?

I use different fonts for different purposes. I like serifs for text in blocks and sans serif fonts for labels or single lines of text. I like monospaced fonts for all of my drafting and manuscripts. For publication, I particularly like Garamond. I actually bought a copy of the original 1989 Adobe Garamond on floppy disks for formatting my dissertation.

#WritersCoffeeClub What is your take on the adverb debate?

I think it's stupid. When I learned Esperanto, I discovered that adverbs are just shorthand for prepositional phrases. "He walked quickly" just means "He walked in a quick fashion" but less wordy. Of course, you could use a different verb because English has an absurd number of vaguely synonymous words. He hustled. He jogged. He trotted. But I'm a proponent of saying what you mean. If you meant "He walked quickly," then just say that.

"People are always talking about the hero's journey, but what about the #heroine's journey?"

"I dunno. Sounds addictive." #wss366

Ouch. An unflinching perspective that someone deeply immersed in a culture could not see about their own country, at times both hyperspecific and universal. https://hyperallergic.com/1050197/what-i-wish-i-had-known-about-germany-earlier/
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@elilla

Another rejection. Another submission. #writinglife

Someone asked me about the local sci-fi community and, as I wrote the email, I realized that I know rather a lot about what's going on. Who would have thought! https://stevendbrewer.com/local-sci-fi-community/

All October, Ronnie has been transported to the world of Star Trek: https://www.whompcomic.com/comic/star-dreck

But just think how much money the campus saved by shifting our on-prem services to the cloud…

Revin's Heart is a steampunky fantasy adventure with pirates and airships and a trans protagonist, available now from Water Dragon Publishing. https://waterdragonpublishing.com/product/revins-heart/

Revin entered the Queen's audience chamber.
"Is Lord Douchenozzle gone?" Momo asked.
"Yes, he's gone," Revin said.
"By the Skies, but that man tests me. What's next on my schedule?"
"Nothing," he said. "I thought you might like a break."
"You are truly my #hero," she said. (3/3) #wss366

"Your behavior is most unseemly," Revin said. "I will call for guards if you do not control yourself."
Lord Deucecastle glared at Revin then turned and went back through the Portrait Gallery toward the offices of the Baron. Revin wished them well dealing with the furious octogenarian. (2/3) #wss366

Revin barred the door to the Queen's audience chamber
Lord Deucecastle, in his wheelchair, shook his stick with fury.
"I demand to speak with the Queen immediately!" he shouted.
"Your appointment is tomorrow, Milord," Revin said.
"I must speak with her today! This must not stand!" (1/3) #wss366

Robert stood tapping his foot.
"I'm sorry," she said, as she offered it to him. "I guess I was wrong."
"By the way," the officer continued. "We apprehended the terrorist you knocked out when you fell on him and the children are all safe." (4/4) #wss366

"What's happened, officer?" she asked, exasperated.
"Is a Robert Smith here?"
"Yes," she said. "What has he done?"
"I'm just here to return his wallet," he said. "It fell out of his pocket when he tripped." He handed it over.
"Oh. Thank you," she said, accepting it. (3/4) #wss366

"I… I don't know what to say," she said, at this transparent lie. "If you're getting bullied, please tell me. Let me help!"
He started to say something when the doorbell rang. His mother answered the door. A police officer stood on the step. (2/4) #wss366

He tried to sneak in the door, but his mother caught him.
"Stop right there, young man," she said. "What happened to you?"
He had a black eye, the knees of his pants were torn, and his knuckles were swollen and bleeding.
"I just tripped," he said. "OK?" (1/4) #wss366

Saja Girls by MilkyyMelodies! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRTWmsK47pQ #kpop #kpopdemonhunters

Ta-taso isn't sure she likes it when I grasp her muppies. But they're irresistibly soft and velvety. #DogsOfMastodon

I attended the #WriteAngles conference yesterday. I learned a lot and had an outstanding experience. https://stevendbrewer.com/write-angles-2025/

I basically only ever use #trip in dialog…