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Reader/Writer question:
How do you write/enjoy accents and dialects in your books?
Do you just mention that there is a dialect or do you write it out? And which do you prefer a a reader? 🤔

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I like to try and give important characters their own voices, their own quirks and ways of speech. Sometimes, that means an accent, of a kind.

It's a dangerous balancing act though, and it will prolly alienate some readers. Right now, I'm writing about a group of street kids, and their slang is going to be something I have to edit profusely before I'm done.

As a writer, it feels genuine. As a reader, I'm not sure about it...

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