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writing tips pt idk - swearing in a second language.
ok ok ok. here's the thing - i am by no means asking you to learn the language you wanna use for the character. that is way too much work and makes no friggin sense. I totally understand using google translate.
but.
There are some linguistic differences that you need to be sooooooo aware of when you write in that language.
The mistake i see the most is swearing. profanity.
profanity is not universal. 'fuck' in one language does not always mean the same thing as it does in English/your language.
keep in mind, when you use google translate, it translates it literally. the literal translation of 'fuck' is sexual intercourse. so the word you get will mean 'sex.'
Also - some words are taboo in different cultures. In Australia/Britain, 'cunt' is used liberally and doesn't mean anything terrible. If you used 'cunt' casually in America, it would cause a huge scene. So, don't assume that 'fuck, shit, damn' all work the same across languages.
I'm not asking you to do a huge research project, but look up 'common swears in [x] language' or 'surprised phrases in [x] language'.
Especially because your readers might actually know the language you're writing in. I know firsthand how irritating it is to read something so incorrect it's offensive. Seriously, if you don't pay attention to the consequences of your phrasing, you might offend someone. I know you can't please everybody, but this isn't that hard to fix.
I speak Russian as my first language (I apologize for the country's actions, I feel no affiliations towards Russia and Putin is a disgusting pig) and insulting someone's mother is a huge offense. Massive. In English, it can be a casual joke. Never in Russian. "son of a bitch" will get you stabbed. I'm serious.
English is pretty unique in the casual way swear words are used. Most of the time, there are substitute words used for a joke, and the real deal is only uttered in dire circumstances. (like 'frick' versus 'fuck'.) Assuming all languages will react the same way is not true.
again - don't devote your life to learning the language, but put in the work to make your writing authentic. offending someone because you were slacking isn't cool.
Swearing is pretty important. Pay attention, give it a little bit of effort.
xox love you, keep writing
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You want to write a hot furry character but are afraid of the judgment? DON"T GIVE A CRAP AND BLOCK THE HATERS!
You are a trans person who wants to write a trans character who uses every single pronoun six ways til sunday? GO GET THAT BAG!
You want to write a hardcore smut fic with "disgusting" kinks! MAKE SURE TO TAG THAT SHIT PROPERLY AND ALSO GET THAT BAG!
You enjoy mainstream shit? COOL
You enjoy not mainstream shit? COOL
Whoever decided that having passions was "cringe" because it was either "too mainstream" or "not mainstream enough" can go behind that dumpster beside their establishment and cry like the fragile thing they're!
My favorite flavor of person is someone who is passionate! As long as you are tagging your shit properly and not harassing other people then the haters are being irrational!
YOU ARE THE AUTHOR AND NO MATTER WHAT U R INTO THERE IS GOING TO BE SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO IS LOVING EVERY SECOND OF IT(me)
Someone told me that OFC meant "Of Fucking Course" so I took the logical route and drew a comic. (It doesn't mean that, it can't be shortened to OC)
Papyruses in order of appearance after Undertale:
Papirate (Undercurrent) @undercurrentau
Delta (Rivertale) AU: @official-rivertale-au
Levee (Riverfell) AU: @official-rivertale-au
Amber (Gemknight) AU: @gemknightau
Meander (Riverswap) AU: @official-rivertale-au
Rust (Shortout) AU: @shortoutau
Sharp (Gemknight Fell) AU: @gemknightau
Outertale
Imago (Reveritale) AU: @dark-imagine-robots
Static (Noxiatale) AU: @ask-ufpapyrus
Gravel
Fellswap @fellswap-au
Underfell (About to murder me)
his mom is in fact a bitch great observation ma-san!!!
10/10 comeback rammy
it kinda looks like they're in built to scale, or maybe I just have rhythm heaven on my mind. where are they supposed to be? idk i just didn't want a blank background
let him heat the grill in peace
wow you guys are shit at this! i wish i never had to hear this!
What is better than a bunch of age regressers being small and chanting fuck on call because one of our caregivers left us unattended?
Hey guys! I know it's been a bit but I made an art blog! With no art yet! Perhaps tomorrow! Just go on over ottos-doodle-page and you'll find my shitty art!
Me:*watching ID channel*
Episode:*lady opens umbrella in the house*
Me: no,no,no,NO! Ah! Fucking. Come on. No wonder why you ended up with bad luck.
💚Doodle of a Doll💚
“A Vex From Lime”
Just a doodle of a Doll who will fuck you up son if you look at them wrong. Don’t do💚
I mean, a lot of them ends in "bati", like how you can end everything i english with "shit". But still fascinating!
the nuisance of our language is stunning
youre so fucking horri8le you give up so fucking easily and i hope that means giving up on your life too i hope that means it wont take much for you to kys
:33 < uhhhh hi ? do iknow you ?? idont think we've ever communicated before :oP im not sure what ive done, but if idid anything wrong, im sorry !! u_u idont mean to do wrong things, but iwould be glad to correct my mistake !! also im not too sure how you know anything about my life, because idont think we know eachother !! idont know any homestucks in real life :oP so idont think youd know whether i give up easily at things n stuff :o1 and uh. idont really know what to say about the last bit.
HELLO I THINK I JUST HAD A MASSIVE ENLIGHTMENT MOMENT..IS THE AFTONSPARV IN YOUR USERNAME TAKEN FROM THE NAME OF THOSE CUTE IKEA PLUSHIES?? SHIT, IF SO, THEN THATS SO DAMN CUTE!!!:33333
:33 < OH MY GOD YWA 😭😭‼️ ITS NAMEDS "aftonsparv" AFTER THE ALQIEN IKEA PLUSHIES AND "bugzz" FOR (one of) WMY NAME BEINGS "bugzz"
B33 < ^^ thhat litlle guuy iif yiuhvaenh seen thhem :33 ihhave themm att my hoiuse !! ^_^
The way they show jealousy for each other when they are known as deadly enemies makes my heart giggle with excitement<3
(Chapter 15)
hmm..., I should have made this into a fanfic story, not just a oneshoot:/