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Pro tip: Old guy at a bus stop taught me more than any writing class
Waiting for the 72 bus in Portland last Tuesday, this older dude just starts reading my notebook over my shoulder. He says 'your characters sound like robots, make them screw up like real people.' Got me thinking how I always polish dialogue too much. Has anyone else had a random stranger give you better advice than a paid workshop?
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henrycooper28d agoProlific Poster
Why would you trust advice from some random guy who couldn't even afford a car?
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blairtaylor28d agoMost Upvoted
You couldnt even afford a car" is a pretty funny way to dismiss someone. Not having a car says more about where you live or your priorities than it does about being wrong about something. Maybe just judge the advice on its own instead of turning it into a personal attack.
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