The adverb rule applies here, I think. And that's If it ends in 'ly' seriously consider if it needs to be there.
"Well, that was worth it" Bob said, sarcastically.
Sarcastically doesn't need to be there. Take it out. The dialogue should be obvious enough to not need it. If its not, then the dialogue is your problem.
I don't think the job of the writer is to tell the reader exactly what to think, what to feel etc. but to tell the story. The way characters behave, the things they say, should tell the reader enough to build a picture of the characters, story world etc. that's close enough to what you're aiming for.
The LY rule of thumb helps a lot. A lot of adverbs end in LY and are pointlessly descriptive. But don't go so far that you take all of them out. Adjectives and adverbs and any parts of speechreally are like spices, balance them correctly and don't overdo it with any one of them unless its for a certain literary purpose lol If it doesn't advance the plot or isn't necessary for fully understanding the plot it shouldn't be there. Same with non fiction.
If you find that when you edit a piece that you've gone overboard with descriptors and adverbs etc. depending on the genre or if its non fiction, then maybe have the characters comment on how nice a day it is for the whatever they're doing instead of telling the reader its a nice, or pleasant, or peaceful, or crisp, or whatever the fuck kind of day lol
If its non fiction and you hate how you have too many adjectives or adverbs or whatever then try reading something like the descriptive chapters of the Grapes of Wrath. There's short beautiful chapters that just describe the farming life and stuff. Idk, just stuff that's helped me.
Point out that real wages have been stagnant since the 70's and inflation has happened virtually every year regardless. If workers getting paid more caused inflation then why has there been inflation every year despite worker getting paid LESS?
Thinking about it for awhile, this mega will be the last thing I do with this account. I will be abandoning it when the new mega drops. Trying to think of a new username :thinkin-lenin:
When Close Calls With Brick Walls wasn't allowed to be released in North America because of the Steev Mike thing, the band packed up their stuff and went to Japan because for some reason it was released there. They played a bunch of shows and made a ton of new fans. I think that's where he discovered the show. :party-cat:
There isn't even a minor chord on the whole album lmao even though Andrew is an incredible piano player\musician, his solo piano performances are so good, he plays J. S. Bach and stuff too. But I Get Wet is just for the thrill, the fun, the party! :party-parrot:
Everybody deserves a loving family but we don't all get that unfortunately. Neglect is traumatic and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. It's beyond unfair to bring someone into the world and not give it your all to raise and love them. :meow-hug:
Whenever I'm down (which happens a lot) I put on some Andrew W.K. The sheer positivity of that strange beautiful man makes me feel a little better. We're all in this together and sometimes we gotta lean on someone to get through, even if it's through a medium like music or writing. I hope this week is better than the last and every one gets better and better :meow-fiesta:
I know it's easy to feel doomer, especially these days, so this is a GOOD VIBES PARTY MEGATHREAD. We're all here, we're together and this place is here to remind us that WE ARE NOT ALONE. Need a quick injection of OPTIMISM? Enjoy a live performance of Music Is Worth Living For live on Conan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azgBW6ioE0o
This one's for you, @Kanna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LofXZ0j3XtI
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This is either a hell of a coincidence or a very obscure Deep Space 9 joke. Miles?? Kieko?? Come on