This is How Depression & #ToxicMasculinity Manifests in Males | @JHermanKleiger https://t.co/P7KmHyFYZE
“We teach boys about competition, strength, and bravery, but we don’t teach that it is ok to feel afraid and sad, and to sometimes be gripped by self-doubt.”
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Five Top Tips For Writing Memoir That Work For Any Writer | @RachelintheOC via @startitup_ on @Medium https://t.co/1xrhOEqz5e
"Struggling with how to tell your story? Here are 5 rules I worked with to develop my own voice. And why."
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Stay Safe Online: 10 Essential Tips to Protect Yourself from Grifters | by @RachelintheOC via @substack https://t.co/oo8CIGaNtE
"These individuals or entities often disguise themselves as genuine. Here's how you can spot and avoid them..."
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The Importance of Writing Your Thoughts Down | @RachelintheOC via @Medium https://t.co/OBceiwid1B
“Little did I know the huge benefits of writing stuff down and how it would help me all these many years.“
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NEW: Optimizing Word Counts for Writers: Strategies for Popular Book Genres https://t.co/OzHSMtICbv by @BadRedheadMedia via @substack
Several of my recent clients struggled a bit with this topic -
• Do genres have specific parameters?
• Should I worry about it as I write or wait til edits?
• Who really cares about this stuff?
Yes, maybe, and lots of people. Let’s break it down with specific examples.*
What Are Genre-Specific Parameters?
Word count can vary widely depending on the genre and the specific requirements of the story.
However, there are general guidelines for word counts in popular book genres. Here are some examples:
• Young Adult (YA) Fiction: YA novels typically have between 55,000 and 80,000 words. John Green's The Fault in Our Stars is a well-known example, with about 67,000 words.
• Romance: Romance novels often fall between 70,000 and 100,000 words. Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, has approximately 122,000 words, though it's longer for the genre.
• Mystery/Thriller novels usually have between 70,000 and 90,000 words. Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None is about 60,000 words. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson is approximately 175,000 words. While longer than the typical range, this book is a popular example of a modern mystery novel...
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Q: Who was the noted Chicana lawyer and activist, the first woman and Latina graduate from Notre Dame Law School, one of first two women on the board of Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund?
A: Graciela Olivárez, March 9, 1928 (1987)
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"What’s often left out in media and popular culture depictions of BDSM is the single most important aspect of BDSM culture: consent."
Consensual BDSM versus Abuse: Guidelines for Couples Therapy Therapy Blog https://t.co/UW2Tfwhxun
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How BDSM Is More Than Just a Sexual Practice https://t.co/jCBkck6fYP via @verywellmind
"Both partners must consent to this dominant-submissive roleplay, making it different than a sexual assault. A common phrase used in the community is "safe, sane, and consensual."
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How BDSM Is More Than Just a Sexual Practice https://t.co/jCBkck6fYP via @verywellmind
"Both partners must consent to this dominant-submissive roleplay, making it different than a sexual assault. A common phrase used in the community is "safe, sane, and consensual."
"What’s often left out in media and popular culture depictions of BDSM is the single most important aspect of BDSM culture: consent."
Consensual BDSM versus Abuse: Guidelines for Couples Therapy Therapy Blog https://t.co/UW2Tfwhxun
via @good_therapy#consent#BDSM
less than a person and that they do not have a right to speak up for themselves, then it is not healthy.
Be wary of anyone who solely dictates the rules of the relationship or does not allow community involvement and education – isolation is a common tactic of abuse."
and they have the right to take it back and walk away at any time.
If someone is domineering (not the same as dominant), makes demands that are not agreed upon or are uncomfortable for the submissive, or treats the submissive in a way that makes them feel like they are
"...healthy BDSM relationships are based on the premise that both partners are equals and that one person consensually agrees to submit in a way that is mutually beneficial for them both.
This submission is something that the bottom/submissive gives to the Dominant,