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7 votes
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Sanders climbs, now tied with Biden among registered voters: Reuters poll
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What authors do you recommend on the basis of writing style?
I'm in the middle of writing my thesis and I've been (re)reading some excellent, unconventional style guides (The Sense of Style by Stephen Pinker and Stylish Academic Writing by Helen Sword). I'm...
I'm in the middle of writing my thesis and I've been (re)reading some excellent, unconventional style guides (The Sense of Style by Stephen Pinker and Stylish Academic Writing by Helen Sword). I'm also rereading Thank You for Arguing by Jay Heinrichs, which is less about style but is essentially a guide for effective communication.
In reading these books and applying their teachings to my writing, I've been reinvigorated with a passion for writing, namely for the craftsmanship of prose. All three books analyze excerpts from examples of great (and sometimes poor) writing. But, I'm now looking for a more immersive experience in good (i.e. stylish, evocative, concise etc.) writing in the hopes that, with my newly refined perspective and sensitivity, I can improve my own writing even more. Good writers read good writing.
Now, starting new books now won't help my current cause (my thesis) but my academic career will call for much more writing in the future. And I'm hoping that maybe the suggestions I get here will help me prioritize my current queue of books and articles—I know they're all great books but I'd like to read the ones with better writing, first.
So, I would love some recommendations on authors who you would consider as masters of writing. It can be either books or articles. Preferably non-fiction and modern (20 years?), only because fiction and older books have different standards (FWIW I love old-school sci-fi, but that's definitely not the style I'm after). My current shortcut is to read basically any "longread" on WIRED, as most of the time they are high quality and often explain complex topics.
Any other resources are also welcome! Though maybe no more style guides...
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Chihayafuru Manga Creator Establishes Fund to Support Karuta Industry
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Death threats will force Virginia lawmaker to a safe house during pro-gun rally
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What are some games that exceed expectations?
I'd love to hear about some games that are surprisingly good, deep, or different. As in, the premise or the presentation of the game does not bode well or looks weak, but the game itself rises...
I'd love to hear about some games that are surprisingly good, deep, or different. As in, the premise or the presentation of the game does not bode well or looks weak, but the game itself rises above those preconceptions and limitations to be greater, richer, or more interesting than you expected. Think games like: a surprisingly good movie tie-in, a really great edutainment experience, a well-executed corporate mascot platformer, etc.
What is it about the game that sets your expectations low, and how does the game overcome that low anchoring?
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Humble Australia Fire Relief Bundle - $25 for 29 games including Hollow Knight, Void Bastards, and Hand of Fate 2, with all proceeds going to help the wildlife affected by the Australian bushfires
13 votes -
Virginia school board stops removal of LGBTQ-themed children’s books
7 votes -
Two gay Chinese dads. One long and winding trip to fatherhood
9 votes -
What The Hell Is Going On?? with Vic Berger - Pilot
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Hugo- and Nebula-winning science fiction author David Gerrold was spot-on in his 1999 predictions about smartphones. Here's his next prediction, from 2018
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Doctor Who S12E03 'Orphan 55'
What did you think of this week's episode of 'Doctor Who'? Previous discussions: Doctor Who S12E01 'Spyfall'
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Introducing the GamesIndustry.biz Academy, a new section of the site for guides on a variety of topics related to game development and the industry
5 votes -
How Berlin's Mietskaserne tenements became coveted urban housing
7 votes -
Office of Management and Budget—Withholding of Ukraine security assistance
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Rocket League | Lucky Lanterns event trailer (Starting January 20)
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Fitness Weekly Discussion
What have you been doing lately for your own fitness? Try out any new programs or exercises? Have any questions for others about your training? Want to vent about poor behavior in the gym? Started...
What have you been doing lately for your own fitness? Try out any new programs or exercises? Have any questions for others about your training? Want to vent about poor behavior in the gym? Started a new diet or have a new recipe you want to share? Anything else health and wellness related?
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Horizon Zero Dawn will come to PC this year, according to sources
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I make jewellery from wood - here's how I make one of my designs
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The complex US network pushing for Ukraine dirt — with Rudy Giuliani at its center
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Microsoft announces their plan to be carbon negative by 2030
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Spaced at 21 - Interview with cast
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Exploiting the Windows CryptoAPI vulnerability
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Critical Windows 10 exploit discovered which allows arbitrary software to be installed under the guise of Windows updates
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Why Amsterdam’s canal houses have endured for 300 years
6 votes -
What’s behind the iconic floor plan of London
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What ‘livability’ looks like for Black women
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Five reasons why software testing needs humans
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Anyone here running a Pleroma instance?
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Drug gang violence in Sweden linked to 60% increase in bomb blasts – last year 257 bomb attacks were reported to police, up from 162 in 2018
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How do you people at universities handle your notes?
Specially those of you who attend courses on the field of humanities, in which I feel the amount of note-taking is even greater than most fields, given all the reading and talking that occurs...
Specially those of you who attend courses on the field of humanities, in which I feel the amount of note-taking is even greater than most fields, given all the reading and talking that occurs during classes and out of them. How do you do it? Do you write on paper perhaps, or do you find that digital notes suit you better?
I'm asking this because I am about to start my studies (finally) and am curious about how other people handle this task which, honestly, has been a nuisance through all my life. I'm not the best at organizing my notes and I believe it harms my studying overall.16 votes -
Raspberry Pi 4 CRT-based VR Headset
15 votes -
When Minneapolis segregated
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Would capping office space ease San Francisco’s housing crunch?
4 votes -
Previously unseen footage of David Bowie has been released. The thirty minutes of experimental film was for a hologram.
5 votes -
Etran de L'Aïr - Music from Saharan WhatsApp (2019)
5 votes -
Why do so many incompetent men become leaders? And what can we do about it?
15 votes -
Privatizing public services: Does it work?
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Ray tracing, VRS, and DLSS in id Tech 6 and Wolfenstein: Youngblood
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Russia's government resigns as Putin offers spot on Security Council to Medvedev
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How to create events to help girls prepare for STEM careers
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Concepts in music you’re easily impressed by?
Whenever I try to find new albums, I find myself skipping through the entire record fairly quickly in order to find out if they’re good enough to warrant a full listen. Sometimes I’ll find an...
Whenever I try to find new albums, I find myself skipping through the entire record fairly quickly in order to find out if they’re good enough to warrant a full listen. Sometimes I’ll find an album that sounds impressive to me for very simple reasons, e.g. the sound of the bass guitar or frequent use of a pleasant synth sound. In my case, Oneohtrix Point Never is the perfect example. I enjoy virtually every single kind of sound in his discography, even most of the random sound effects. That’s why I began wondering if I’d overrate his future albums if he kept using the same synths, effects, etc. without actually bringing anything new to the table.
Is there anything similar that will always make you more likely to enjoy an album regardless of many other aspects that contribute to its actual quality?
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"Github Based Jobs Listings": a GitHub repo where IT jobs (mostly US and Canada-based) may be posted for a bounty
8 votes -
You get to reboot any TV show, and give it a twist. What gets made?
You're the omnipotent power in charge of TV. You get to reboot any show you want, and you can make any changes you want. What shows do you remake?
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A Maine paper mill’s unexpected savior: China
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Gene and Sandy Ralston are a married couple in their 70s, who also happen to be among North America’s leading experts at searching for the bodies of drowning victims
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Nocturnal Awareness
I lie awake Your smell lingers on my hand Bringing quiet contentment While you sleep
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What are the best movies mainly set in a single location?
I love single-location films, and use them as inspiration for my own very-constrained filmmaking endeavors. This is a space where great screenwriters and filmmakers shine, coming up with creative...
I love single-location films, and use them as inspiration for my own very-constrained filmmaking endeavors. This is a space where great screenwriters and filmmakers shine, coming up with creative solutions to keep things fresh and enticing with little to no variation in ambiance. Some examples:
- 12 Angry Men (1957)
- Straw Dogs (1971)
- Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
- El Angel Exterminador (Exterminating Angel, 1962)
- Phone Booth (2003)
- Coherence (2013)
- The Invitation (2015)
But I want more! Any ideas?
I should add that my motivation for this question is research for my next production, and because of practical concerns I'm only looking for single-location films in which the main location is small and simple enough that its sub-divisions cannot be considered a location of their own. For example: according to my criteria, a large house or apartment would be a single location, because its subdivisions (living room, bathrooms, bedrooms, etc) can be considered as logical parts of the main one. A shopping mall, a large condominium or an apartment complex would not be a single-location, because its many buildings and apartments are distinct and independent enough to function as locations of their own. When in doubt, try applying production pragmatics instead of pure logic. If something is logically not really another location, but would be just as hard to manage as another location (a whole new set design), it is a location. Thanks!
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Incredible, secret firefighting mission saves famous Australian 'dinosaur trees'
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The Fediverse in 2019
15 votes