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Depends on what you're looking for. Do you want standard English syntax, grammar, punctuation and capitalization, with simple words, short sentences and cohere
by panarky 4y ago
Depends on what you're looking for.
Do you want standard English syntax, grammar, punctuation and capitalization, with simple words, short sentences and coherent paragraphs? Cory does this well.
Or do you appreciate an eccentric, experimental style where structural idiosyncrasies complement the text?
Do you want a straightforward, linear transcript of the plot? Cory does this well.
Or do you want a meandering exposition of the inner lives of the characters, where the plot emerges from a faceted exploration of multiple perspectives, not all of which are accurate or reliable?
I read Cory's stuff for the ideas more than language or technique.
For example, his book "Walk Away" applies concepts from open-source software development and extends them to the physical world.
If you don't like the features or direction of a project, fork it and make it what you want. If you don't like your town or neighborhood, walk away and build a new community the way you want it. No need for stress or conflict or violence, no need for coercion, just walk away.