Views on profanity
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Views on profanity
My inclusion of profanity was meant to better describe situations and characters. As I write the sequel to FN, I would like to re-consider this and invite your views. I would also like your view on whether substituting asterisks for some letters is a viable option or a cop-out. Many thanks. Van
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I may also have personal views on the matter but I highly respect the teachings of the Bible and the Church.But above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath, but let your "Yes" mean "Yes" and your "No" mean "No", that you may not incur condemnation.
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when it comes to books i think swearing in speech is totally fine, if it’s from from first person pov ok because you’re coming from a characters angle
but if it’s a third person narrative then only do it in speech bc then it comes across as cheap unless you do it well but in the whole there is nothing wrong with swearing at all
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I agree with Mely918, profanity should be used artistically. Personally I don't enjoy excessive swearing and it has ruined books for me in the past. However, when profanity is used in a tasteful manner is actually has the potential to enhance the story.Mely918 wrote: ↑30 May 2018, 00:44 I think profanity can be a very good artistic tool. It can show a character's stress, anger, frustration, or any other strong emotions they may be experiencing. However, it may begin to lose it's meaning if it is overdone. Unless it's all coming from one particular character who is known to be a potty mouth. Just as long as it is used tastefully and stays true to a character's personality, I don't see an issue with it.
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When used sparingly and with serious consideration of the situation, I think profanity can be a tool for a writer. I have read a few books where it is part of what makes the character who he is and adds to the story.Van F wrote: ↑21 May 2018, 02:34 Amongst the many reviews I have received for FINAL NOTICE - Thankyou! - a number of people commented on the profanity. I don’t believe I included a lot of profanity but I appreciate the feelings and views of readers.
My inclusion of profanity was meant to better describe situations and characters. As I write the sequel to FN, I would like to re-consider this and invite your views. I would also like your view on whether substituting asterisks for some letters is a viable option or a cop-out. Many thanks. Van
That said, I still would comment on it in a review so that readers that would want to avoid this may do so. I do not think that I would recommend that to younger readers, either.
As for using asterisks, if you're going to bother to include profanity of any sort, own it. Don't try to hide it unless it makes some further point with your story. I would alsay recommend that you avoid going overboard with the use of profanity.
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