January 2011
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Kurt Vonneguts's 8 Rules For Writing Fiction
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Use the time of a total stranger in such a way that he or she will not feel the time was wasted.
Give the reader at least one character he or she can root for.
Every character should want something, even if it is only a glass of water.
Every sentence must do one of two things—reveal character or advance the action.
Start as close to the end as...
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NCO, officer pay gap brings complaints →
militarylife101:
Noncommissioned officers serve as mentors and confidants to officers of every rank, yet the pay gap between them keeps growing and some soldiers say they want it stopped.
A command sergeant major with 20 years in uniform, for example, makes $17,133 less per year in base pay than a major with 12 years of service. A captain can earn twice as much as a sergeant.
And, a first...
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bah271 asked: I saw your question asking if females Marines were allowed in combat positions. :)
The answer is, no, they are not. They are permitted to be a part of a Female Engagement Team which travels by the side of the men. This way they can break down cultural barriers with natives.
I think it's good they aren't directly allowed to serve in combat positions....
The answer is, no, they are not. They are permitted to be a part of a Female Engagement Team which travels by the side of the men. This way they can break down cultural barriers with natives.
I think it's good they aren't directly allowed to serve in combat positions....
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Have my "stories" been boring lately?
I’m asking because I don’t get as much feedback as before. sad face. And to be honest it’s quite disheartening.
My Stuff.
I’m open to comments and suggestions. Really.
Oh! i also updated my theme. It’s organized and everything, I’m so happy!
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