Aug 19, 2017
Dear Author:
Do not specify exactly how much a character’s apartment costs, because I will immediately either start judging their budgeting habits or become insanely jealous of the deal they’re getting on a two bedroom that’s within walking distance to a beach.
#submission#dear author#finances#talking about money#mod note#it's probably better not to put specific price tags on anything#money means different things to different people#so words regarding the effect are more helpful than words spelling out numbers#is it luxurious?#effete?#ragged?#austere?#intimidating?#pitiful?#does it inspire awe?#or maybe scorn#or pity#perhaps insecurity#or it might feel comfortable#or homey#warm and inviting#cozy#show us what the money translates to in practical terms#rather than expecting us to have the same perspective on the matter