tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post799133815832828693..comments2023-11-03T04:40:00.257-05:00Comments on Author Jennifer Shirk's Me, My Muse and I: Faking DialectJennifer Shirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-52573053600983058702010-03-15T04:53:18.904-05:002010-03-15T04:53:18.904-05:00I have crit partners in the UK, Australia and Spai...I have crit partners in the UK, Australia and Spain, with the added bonus that they've all traveled extensively. They've been a godsend for helping me refine my characters' accents.<br /> <a href="http://www.workathomeforum.in" rel="nofollow"> work at home in india </a>Nishanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461392896444120934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-84370459838333850562010-03-09T15:07:11.960-05:002010-03-09T15:07:11.960-05:00This is a great point! You can even run into this...This is a great point! You can even run into this in different regions in the US. So far I've tried to stick with what I know, but I like your list of places where you could pick up the "language".Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-58590167193570750382010-03-09T13:24:35.875-05:002010-03-09T13:24:35.875-05:00There so many different English Accents that is ve...There so many different English Accents that is very very difficult to know how to write it correctly. <br /><br />I would be happy to help if needed.<br /><br />Look at DH Lawrence his use of accents is unintelligible sometimes.Classic Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03852683148189564999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-12084280096616732292010-03-09T12:12:57.035-05:002010-03-09T12:12:57.035-05:00This is great, I actually write a lot of thug or s...This is great, I actually write a lot of thug or street language in my books, so I do a lot of research on street talk. And I mean A LOT. And the key is not to overuse it...but to authenticate it. And sometimes translate it afterward with another character. I also will go and spend time in areas where I can hear people talking street language although for safety reasons I have to be careful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-25653965975104860282010-03-09T11:44:49.350-05:002010-03-09T11:44:49.350-05:00I agree with sprinkling in the dialect. What will ...I agree with sprinkling in the dialect. What will help is having someone familiar with the dialect to give it a read through and help with certain words or phrases.<br /><br />Too cool about the new deck!! We LOVE ours!!Chelle Sandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813658527826989105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-59440384185554097282010-03-09T07:48:10.645-05:002010-03-09T07:48:10.645-05:00My heroine's best friend is Louisiana French C...My heroine's best friend is Louisiana French Creole. Their slang and phrases are so interesting. Researching the language was a lot of fun.Chicki Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866110558880351017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-82336273061012377922010-03-09T07:20:14.346-05:002010-03-09T07:20:14.346-05:00Mercy: I never thought about Canada! That's a ...Mercy: I never thought about Canada! That's a fantastic idea!Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-4063604665371391632010-03-08T22:37:21.039-05:002010-03-08T22:37:21.039-05:00Personally, I don't like to read dialects, esp...Personally, I don't like to read dialects, especially British ones. That being said, I do like Mark Twain, so I am not opposed to all dialects. Iguess its subjective with not much rhyme or reason.<br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-12230863884136553932010-03-08T22:11:18.211-05:002010-03-08T22:11:18.211-05:00I like a little "flavor" sprinkled in in...I like a little "flavor" sprinkled in instead of a full blown dialect written out. Maybe I'm a lazy reader. :)<br /><br />Kudos on the new deck planning!!! That will be great for summer!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-14177228181948206042010-03-08T21:21:42.091-05:002010-03-08T21:21:42.091-05:00Gosh I haven't done this but if I wanted a sev...Gosh I haven't done this but if I wanted a severe European accent I wouldn't have to look far, my family is full of them.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-2087236842536327632010-03-08T20:29:11.942-05:002010-03-08T20:29:11.942-05:00Oh I would be so nervous trying to write a dialect...Oh I would be so nervous trying to write a dialect of the publisher I wanted to send it to. <br /><br />Good luck!!MeganRebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285116194891827858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-83196801118501755612010-03-08T20:24:56.589-05:002010-03-08T20:24:56.589-05:00Frankly, Jen, It's easier to make her Canadian...Frankly, Jen, It's easier to make her Canadian. There are so many British dialects depending on where she grew up, education, friends, whether she's pretentious or not etc, etc. Remember the movie My Fair Lady?<br /><br />Canadians have speech peculiarities too, but not as great as people from across the pond, as we are more submerged in American culture. If it's uniqueness You're after, the make her French Canadian from Montreal (Wink)<br /><br />MercyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-1124488404197091372010-03-08T18:17:49.753-05:002010-03-08T18:17:49.753-05:00My Steampunk novel requires my characters to sound...My Steampunk novel requires my characters to sound English, but it's YA, so I still want to keep it fairly casual. My parents are from Scotland and I have a few English realtives I'm trying to "channel" :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-84587082082774585772010-03-08T17:38:27.762-05:002010-03-08T17:38:27.762-05:00I have not ventured the world of dialects as I am ...I have not ventured the world of dialects as I am still dealing with the fear of writing my first novel. BUT you brought up something that I have never really thought about. Other than saying "mum," I don't know how I would employ an British accent.<br /><br />To me, a southern accent is the easiest to imitate, but then again...I am a Texan.Brittany Andresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326583254996862153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-43661739934596093452010-03-08T15:51:26.882-05:002010-03-08T15:51:26.882-05:00Excellent advice--dialects are so tricky.Excellent advice--dialects are so tricky.Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-19053486759845514242010-03-08T15:23:13.797-05:002010-03-08T15:23:13.797-05:00Thanks for sharing this was an inspiration. I'...Thanks for sharing this was an inspiration. I'm trying to write a book myself, but am kind of stuck and this has given me a drive to write again! Thank you so very much, I hope to be around again and follow your progress! Good luck in your writting! I would also be truly honored if you gave your poetic advice on my blogs of poetry and follow them if you like. <br /><br />http://thehumanicana.blogspot.com/ <br /><br />http://humanicanagold.blogspot.com/<br /><br />If you found my poetry interesting I would love it if you followed my blog of Idealism and justice.<br /><br />http://terrandaily.blogspot.com/Grant-Grey Gudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264571005799092152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-63791722880366348632010-03-08T14:36:31.986-05:002010-03-08T14:36:31.986-05:00One of my characters is an Irish immigrant. So I g...One of my characters is an Irish immigrant. So I got to put a little bit of brogue in--but not too much. :0)Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-63859005966732111912010-03-08T14:09:05.451-05:002010-03-08T14:09:05.451-05:00Thank you for sharing the links and your thoughts!...Thank you for sharing the links and your thoughts! Why is it that when said with an English accent, things often sound more refined? :)<br />Blessings for a wonderful week,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-67538077965044416562010-03-08T13:27:51.011-05:002010-03-08T13:27:51.011-05:00One of my WIPs takes place in Oklahoma. I grew up...One of my WIPs takes place in Oklahoma. I grew up there and have a good sense of the accent, but I'm finding it terribly difficult to write. I've even thought of changing the locale for that very reason. I can't imagine trying to right with the English dialect.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-7324488300785418522010-03-08T12:53:42.071-05:002010-03-08T12:53:42.071-05:00I wanted to put a guy with a british accent in one...I wanted to put a guy with a british accent in one of my stories. It really is hard to do. Thanks for the tips.Linda Kagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259042112816376940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-42331279324987327512010-03-08T12:23:00.470-05:002010-03-08T12:23:00.470-05:00The deck on your porch sounds easier than this dia...The deck on your porch sounds easier than this dialect thing. Definitely a fine line to walk with what is believable and not. :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-72668071905140102062010-03-08T12:03:42.172-05:002010-03-08T12:03:42.172-05:00I haven't had to do that yet. I'd be terri...I haven't had to do that yet. I'd be terrible at it! <br /><br />Kind of like writing about a setting, I've never been - I have to put in the research, but I'll still make mistakes.Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-60679919452835136222010-03-08T11:26:37.025-05:002010-03-08T11:26:37.025-05:00I can't remember a time when I didn't use ...I can't remember a time when I didn't use dialect. I use Scottish, Old West American, and old Bostonian (yep, I said that). It does make a difference in your manuscript when it's read. You don't want your Boston bred preacher saying, "He ain't got no vittles to be sharin' with his ma."<br /><br />I know in the dialect I write I pick a few choice words so that it is not over done. I'm not sure if I'd do that with the British accent, because it's more about sentence structure and word choices than it is 'bloody' and 'bluidy', or 'nay, non, and no.'Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661396654827059313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-90899671341586454892010-03-08T11:11:24.460-05:002010-03-08T11:11:24.460-05:00Tricky, tricky. Good luck. I not brave enough to t...Tricky, tricky. Good luck. I not brave enough to tackle this, yet.Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-65580541702134413242010-03-08T11:10:18.265-05:002010-03-08T11:10:18.265-05:00A toughie, for sure. But, as a reader, I do enjoy...A toughie, for sure. But, as a reader, I do enjoy when a dialect is done well. It adds to the atmosphere of the piece.<br /><br />I guess you just need to go onto Netflix and rent all the Hugh Grant movies. Lucky duck.Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.com