wha's da reason fo da rejec'shun?

[Guest]

I'm writing a story that includes language dialects with a smattering of cajun-french words throughout and I'm wondering how to aviod a story rejection?

Thanks.

 

[lil_elvis]

I would hope that with the notes/message you can included with your submission you could explain this aspect of the story and the mgt would let it through.

Maybe, PM Laurel in advance of the submission and see what she has to say?

 

[cloudy]

I'm writing a story that includes language dialects with a smattering of cajun-french words throughout and I'm wondering how to aviod a story rejection?

Thanks.

lil_elvis told ya right.

My halloween story last year, Possession (not so subtle plug), used some Creole, including the words to an old song. It got kicked out by their spellchecker (I assume, the rejection notice listed "spelling"), so I just sent a PM to Laurel explaining what was going on with the story.

It would probably be easier all the way around to just put something in the notes field explaining the use of a different language.

 

[impressive]

I believe, but I could be wrong (It's happened before, once or twice.) that if it's sandwiched between quotations, there's a good bit of leeway in the spelling script.

I used a lot of that invented contraction speech (Y'know? M'kay?) in my It's Just Sex story ... and it didn't get pinged for spelling.

 

[Virtual_Burlesque]

As suggested, a note to the effect that some words will be of foreign origin will probably forstall any automated objections to your story. Still, that alone might not be all that is required.

Provided that the language dialects and smattering of Cajun-French words are contained within quotations as direct speech, you should have little trouble from Laurel

If it is the narrator who uses dialect, you will have to make clear to the reader that special feature of the narrator, and justify - by the story - why a narrator with a dialect was required..

Laurel is no fool, so, provided those problems are addressed correctly within the story, I doubt that she will create any unnecessary difficulties for you.

On the other hand, I imagine that it will be from your readers that you learn of the most objections.

You will probably lose many readers because the dialect makes your story harder to understand, because your readers don't understand the foreign terms employed, because some will decide (rightly or wrongly) that your grasp of that particular dialect is faulty, and/or that for PC reasons will believe you are making fun of that particular minority.

 

[cloudy]

You will probably lose many readers because the dialect makes your story harder to understand, because your readers don't understand the foreign terms employed, because some will decide (rightly or wrongly) that your grasp of that particular dialect is faulty, and/or that for PC reasons will believe you are making fun of that particular minority.

I disagree....I didn't receive even one comment, public or otherwise, from a reader who felt that way.

 

[4degrees]

I'm writing a story that includes language dialects with a smattering of cajun-french words throughout and I'm wondering how to aviod a story rejection?

Thanks.

i had included a note with my story indicating that all the crazy words were deliberate; that the character's speech was slurred and exaggerated.

but, it still took a few tries, re submitting for it to post, if i remember right.

i can't wait to read that accent. do i get a preview? http://www.lachmeister.de/images/smilies/Alien/alien_03.gif

 

[carsonshepherd]

you must've read my recent sad story somewhere Neo

the title of the story was an old song by My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult called "Sex on Wheelz." It got rejected for spelling, but instead of fixing it, i just pulled it off the site. *shrug*

 

[Guest]

thanks all, for the response. i do plan on using the quirky cajun speech in the dialog rather than the narration. so that is what i will do, just a simple 'heads up' notation in the notes field of submission.

i had included a note with my story indicating that all the crazy words were deliberate; that the character's speech was slurred and exaggerated.

but, it still took a few tries, re submitting for it to post, if i remember right.

i can't wait to read that accent. do i get a preview? http://www.lachmeister.de/images/smilies/Alien/alien_03.gif

this was what i was talking about, drunken cajun-french, my accent sneaks out when i a drink a few.

and yes you get a preview since you so fabulously illustrated it.

you must've read my recent sad story somewhere Neo

the title of the story was an old song by My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult called "Sex on Wheelz." It got rejected for spelling, but instead of fixing it, i just pulled it off the site. *shrug*

what happened to your story was the exact reason for my query, which by the way, i think you should still post it, mr carson-lazy-shepherd.

 

[Celtic Princess]

*sigh*



That just brings back all sorts of memories. Beignets and powdered sugar, naked skin and sweltering heat...

 

[Guest]

*sigh*


That just brings back all sorts of memories. Beignets and powdered sugar, naked skin and sweltering heat...

is this naked skin in sweltering heat rolled in powdered sugar and tasty like a beignet?

 

[Celtic Princess]

Have you ever accidentally laughed or breathed a little too hard when biting into a powdered beignet?


*grin* When you do it while naked you end up with sugar covered skin. Skin that is sticky hot as it can only be in a truly southern state...


The tasty part... want to try it and find out?

 

[Guest]

of course

although, i don't recommend making beingets while naked; frying them has them has their hazards... that's a little too hot for me.


oh but you didn't mean that did you, it was just the sugah.

 

[Celtic Princess]

of course

although, i don't recommend making beingets while naked; frying them has them has their hazards... that's a little too hot for me.


oh but you didn't mean that did you, it was just the sugah.

Darlin', when you get a truly talented beinget maker, you do not approach them until they are far, far away from the fryer... and then you bribe them out of their treats. I've found eating from their hands to be particularly sucessfull.

 

[Guest]

and where ever the powdered sugar falls, do not let it remain, lick it up

 

[Celtic Princess]

and where ever the powdered sugar falls, do not let it remain, lick it up

See?! You do know the rules!


Next time I get the chance, I'm soo going to follow you home. *grin*

 

[CharleyH]

I'm writing a story that includes language dialects with a smattering of cajun-french words throughout and I'm wondering how to aviod a story rejection?

Thanks.

Add a few word to get the story and cadence across? Otherwise, I can't even read the title of your post. Mark Twain - you are not.

 

[Guest]

 

[Guest]

Add a few word to get the story and cadence across? Otherwise, I can't even read the title of your post. Mark Twain - you are not.

the title was for emphasis and you still got the gist of my original post

 

[Guest]

See?! You do know the rules!


Next time I get the chance, I'm soo going to follow you home. *grin*

purrs

 

[CharleyH]

the title was for emphasis and you still got the gist of my original post

As long as the plot stays with it. I love it, but PLEASE not a whole story! Unless in dialogue.

 

[CharleyH]

I could... but maybe that's 'cause I'm originally from the south. I remember talking about ter-nados that pick up people's hus's and cary them away or sink holes that swaller people's porsches... not talk'en 'bout people's cars mind ya.

As a former waitress I recall they ordered PATE, instead of pate' too

 

[Guest]

As long as the plot stays with it. I love it, but PLEASE not a whole story! Unless in dialogue.

i know. i was only planning as you suggested with one minor drunken character who has two or maybe three lines for emphasis on the setting of the story.

 

[CharleyH]

i know. i was only planning as you suggested with one minor drunken character who has two or maybe three lines for emphasis on the setting of the story.

Cool - write then! Stop talking about it? (I should talk ) Write. WRITE!

 

[Celtic Princess]

purrs

If you use the powdered sugar just right, I'm sure I'll have us both feelin' real nice in no time at all.