What a concept, Bill. As a matter of fact I know a few writers who evidently pay to use these obscure, unpronounceable words! I have unsubscribed. If you are a good writer, though, I think the cheaper words can be used brilliantly. Maybe style and grace are more important than the words?
Don't tell anyone, but in next week's story, I have a made-up word. It's a fantasy that takes place in an indefinite time, somewhere in the middle ages, and I needed a word to describe something that doesn't quite exist.
I like stories with strong characters and compelling plots. The language should be clear and digestible, I think.
Thank god this alternate reality doesn't exist. It's more like a horror story!
Very much so! I gather that adverbs aren't so expensive.
And those exclamation points!! They must be giving them away free!!!
Yes!!!!!! ;)
At least I would only have to pay for the cheap words. 🤣 Not that I would. This nightmare scenario would probably spur an increase in mimes. 😂
Or comic books. :)
Great job, Bill. do you think AI will become our word Boss? Maybe it already is.
Thanks, Scott. I guess if you use Grammarly, AI already is our boss?
Hah! Good question, Scott.
What a concept, Bill. As a matter of fact I know a few writers who evidently pay to use these obscure, unpronounceable words! I have unsubscribed. If you are a good writer, though, I think the cheaper words can be used brilliantly. Maybe style and grace are more important than the words?
Thanks, Sharron.
Don't tell anyone, but in next week's story, I have a made-up word. It's a fantasy that takes place in an indefinite time, somewhere in the middle ages, and I needed a word to describe something that doesn't quite exist.
I like stories with strong characters and compelling plots. The language should be clear and digestible, I think.
Well... in that case, you'd better be reading MY stuff, Bill! Ha ha ha ha. Try this , why don't you? https://sharronbassano.substack.com/p/copy-out-of-the-frying-pan
It is a lot of fun.
I'm heading over now!
Proceed with caution - those two women are having way too much fun.
New here, first story I read... loved it! This place is a treasure trove for aspiring writers like me , can't believe I did not find it sooner.
Thank you for your kind words, Parthiv. I'm delighted you enjoyed The Word Boss.
Substack is a great place for discovering and reading fiction.
Paying for words! Writers got to charge a lot … a lot more!! 😂
I agree! The cost of writing is very high these days.
Well, there’s an explanation for Hemingway that I’ve never considered!
Yes, you're absolutely right. :)
Wery veird.
The writer's world is a weird one for sure.
What a creative story. I loved it, Bill! Leon is a detestable character and quite the villain!
Thanks, Justin! Anyone who charges writers for words is an evil villain.
Brilliant! Somehow evocative of Woody Allen’s “The Whore of Mensa”
Thanks, Matt! I'm delighted you enjoyed The Word Boss, and thanks for the comparison.
Everything business gets crooked when the gangsters start muscling in on it.
I could never afford to be a working writer if I had to pay for the words I used. Writers are supposed to be PAID for using words....
Indeed. The more we write, the more we should be paid.
Now you are talking!
100 percent.