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[Question] Are there any subjects you're specifically interested in a lesson for?

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XXjoeyXX

I get accept/except mixed up, and words like that. And um...I can't think of the word but theirs a word and it helps you write so the character sounds like the area they're from

8 years ago

Pencil Melody

@XXjoeyXX,

That'll defintely be a good subject to start with then.
I'm not necessarily sure which word you're talking about. It's not 'accent' is it?

Thanks!

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Pencil Melody, principal

8 years ago

roseofnoonvale

@Pencil Melody, I think he means colloquial language, or language of a region. Which accents would affect that

8 years ago

XXjoeyXX

@roseofnoonvale, yes that! I have no idea exactly what colloquial language is...OK I sorta do but...

8 years ago

Pencil Melody

@roseofnoonvale,
That's what I figured he meant. For instance, when you're trying to write a character with a southern accent, all those "howdy folks" and "bless your hearts." Thank you for clarifying!

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Pencil Melody, principal

8 years ago

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