As a reader, I don't care what spelling is used for narrative; only for speech. It would not surprise me (or upset me) if Xander got his construction tools out of the "boot", but I it would grate on my nerves if he said, "I'm gonna get my tools out of the boot." Good SoCal boy he is, Xander would say "trunk".
When I beta I always check with the author about this sort of thing. I've found some writers want all of their writing Americanized.
I think you should write the way you are comfortable. Personally, I wouldn't be comfortable with British spelling if I were writing Torchwood or Doctor Who. But, I would do everything to make sure the dialog had appropriate British references and slang. No necessarily spelling though.
Just my two cents. I enjoy your writing because I like your writing. I won't stop reading because I disagree with your spelling ;-)
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Date: 2008-08-04 11:13 pm (UTC)When I beta I always check with the author about this sort of thing. I've found some writers want all of their writing Americanized.
I think you should write the way you are comfortable. Personally, I wouldn't be comfortable with British spelling if I were writing Torchwood or Doctor Who. But, I would do everything to make sure the dialog had appropriate British references and slang. No necessarily spelling though.
Just my two cents. I enjoy your writing because I like your writing. I won't stop reading because I disagree with your spelling ;-)