Rituals Used for Editing: A Query

One of the rituals I perform when I set to editing: discovering a tool. At the end of each book I take a break from the work, and begin a search for a new tool. Doesn’t have to be spectacular or even shiny. Just something new to learn, work with, and then utilize with my first draft edit. 

Each tool has a lesson behind it; an ideal of what a story needs. The germ and philosophy and desire behind the tool’s creation. Each tool has a point of view on story writing, a new way to look at the words and sentences. Some tools address whole scenes. Some work down at the syllable level. All of them are different than the way I’m doing it naturally.

The Current of a Story: Themes

A theme of a story is a central message or idea that the author wants to convey to the reader. It is often explored through the characters, plot, setting, and conflict of the story. The theme might come from the ‘question of the story’ i.e. will the hero escape? will the princess survive the dragon? will Tom ask Mary to stay?

is Asyndeton just bad grammar?

No, asyndeton is not bad grammar. It is a rhetorical device that is used to omit conjunctions between words or clauses in a sentence. This can be done to create a sense of urgency, emphasis, or surprise.

What is Orthography?

Orthography is the set of conventions for writing a language, including norms of spelling, hyphenation, capitalization, word boundaries, emphasis, and punctuation. It is a complex system that is influenced by a variety of factors, including the history of the language, the sound system of the language, and the conventions of writing that are used in the region where the language is spoken.

There are many different orthographies in the world, each with its own unique features. Some orthographies are very regular, while others are more irregular. Some orthographies are based on the sound system of the language, while others are more arbitrary.

The Sense of Entitlement Held by Narcissists

Entitlement is a major warning sign of psychosis in anyone. Especially for the Narcissus. 

They believe that they are superior to others and deserve special treatment. They also believe that others are obligated to meet their needs and provide them with support.

This sense of entitlement can manifest itself in a number of ways. Narcissists may demand that others give them their undivided attention, or they may expect others to do things for them without being asked. They may also be quick to anger or take offense when their needs are not met.

The belief that others are indentured to their needs can also lead narcissists to take advantage of others. They may exploit others for their money, time, or resources. They may also lie, cheat, or manipulate others in order to get what they want.

The sense of entitlement that narcissists have can be very destructive. It can damage their relationships, their careers, and their personal lives. If you are dealing with a narcissistic person, it is important to set boundaries and to refuse to give in to their demands. You may also want to consider seeking professional help.

Here are some additional signs of narcissistic entitlement:

• Expecting to be treated like royalty, even by people who are not their subordinates
• Feeling that they are owed special favors or privileges
• Becoming angry or resentful when their expectations are not met
• Expecting others to put their needs first, even at the expense of their own
• Feeling that they are better than others and deserve to be treated differently
• Taking credit for other people's work
• Blaming others for their own mistakes
• Feeling entitled to special treatment, even when they have not earned it

If you see these signs in someone you know, it is possible that they have a narcissistic personality disorder. This is a serious mental illness that can cause significant problems in relationships, work, and other areas of life.

The Trappings and Suits of Woe

Let's get into the Objective Correlative. 

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I believe the Objective Correlative is likely my big gun. As a plot device for deepening emotions and building senses of atmosphere -- opening the reader up to immersion, it has no peer. 

The term sounds more complex than it actually is: ‘objective’ in this sense, means universally applicable or relatable, while ‘correlative’ simply denotes ‘something with correlates’ or, if you prefer, something that corresponds. And it plays well with other Rhetoric Devices.

Bob, our MC is going through his morning. His body language and voice and words are active, up, and focused on possibilities. But inside, he's coming apart because his wife is sleeping with a Civil Servant. We want to convey this to the reader, without saying. "Bob is dying inside." We want to show not tell.