Add information about literals

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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ Direct:   %%foo%%     - choose a word from the 'foo' category
 Random:   %%?%%       - choose a word from any category
 Variable: %%?foo%%    - choose a word from the category assigned to the 'foo' variable
 Multiple: %%foo|bar%% - choose a word from either the 'foo' or 'bar' category
+Literal:  %%"foo%%    - choose the literal string following the double quote
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 Categories are sets of words/phrases that are randomly chosen from during sentence generation.
@@ -43,6 +44,10 @@ This is useful for when you want to include multiple words from the same categor
 
 Separating category names and variables with a `|` will choose between the given options. This can be used when you want to pick a word from "foo" or "bar", but not "baz".
 
+Literal values are simply copied into the final sentence verbatim.
+Note that these values only begin with a double quote (single quotes are not permitted) and do not terminate with an additional double quote.
+The primary use case of literal values is to avoid having to create a new category file for only a handful of options you might not use very often.
+
 ### Data files
 
 This program requires a directory of text files in a particular format in order to work.
@@ -76,11 +81,12 @@ I think %%bar%% is kind of lame.
 I would take %%foo|baz%% over %%bar%% any day.
 %%?x%% and %%?x%% are certainly things that exist.
 %%?%%: kid tested, mother approved.
+My favorite text editor is %%"vi|"emacs%%.
 ```
 
 ## Planned features / TODO
 
-* Special syntax to choose between literal values rather than a category
+* ~~Special syntax to choose between literal values rather than a category~~
 * Back-reference system to capture and repeat generated phrases
 * Learn how Markov chains work