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First off, I'd like to say "thank you" to the men and women of the United States military, but that's not what this thread is about. I just want to let you know I appreciate you, because what I have to say next may not seem like it.
I am a writer currently working on an apocalyptic novel. Part of my story involves mercenaries with a military background as antagonists to my main characters. They are mostly the "screwups" who were dishonorably discharged. As part of the protagonists, my main cast of characters interacts with a Special Forces team that is essentially "left for dead" after the government falls apart completely in the story.
Since I am disabled, I have never had the opportunity to be in the military. I'd like to ask some questions here, some of which might be offensive outside the context of what I've just explained. Of course, if you feel that I'm doing the military a disservice by portraying my characters this way, I value your opinions and will gladly discuss how I might be able to change my portrayals and still tell the story I have in mind.
Thank you for your time, and I hope some of you will be able to answer questions. If you would like, you may private message me with a note indicating you'd like a mention in the "acknowledgments" section of the book. As an example, here's my first question:
Is it a "magazine" or a "clip?"
I am a writer currently working on an apocalyptic novel. Part of my story involves mercenaries with a military background as antagonists to my main characters. They are mostly the "screwups" who were dishonorably discharged. As part of the protagonists, my main cast of characters interacts with a Special Forces team that is essentially "left for dead" after the government falls apart completely in the story.
Since I am disabled, I have never had the opportunity to be in the military. I'd like to ask some questions here, some of which might be offensive outside the context of what I've just explained. Of course, if you feel that I'm doing the military a disservice by portraying my characters this way, I value your opinions and will gladly discuss how I might be able to change my portrayals and still tell the story I have in mind.
Thank you for your time, and I hope some of you will be able to answer questions. If you would like, you may private message me with a note indicating you'd like a mention in the "acknowledgments" section of the book. As an example, here's my first question:
Is it a "magazine" or a "clip?"