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Old 07-27-2017, 09:39 AM   #54
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Originally Posted by Cinisajoy View Post
You are Ayn Rand????
I did say "short" story! It was an experiment. Practising the art of not using attributions, and - most especially - not using adverbs to explain the character's mood and emphasis. (What better way to practise avoiding adverbs than to not have the verb.) But, though it started as an experiment, I liked the result. Sort of like listening to a radio broadcast.

Last edited by gmw; 07-27-2017 at 09:42 AM. Reason: Removing a useless adverb ;)
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