I feel like it's sort of similar to swears when you talk. Its fine to use them, but the more you use them, the less power they have when you do. If how you want to write is with swears, or what you want to say right now is with swears, I think probably do it.
thank you so much for the input!
Popcorn's right. The more you use swear words, the less power they have. They can become a distraction, and almost a lazy way of expressing a thought. We'd suggest you use them sparingly, if at all, and as with all words, think about whether they're the right choice in the context of your piece, and whether they advance or detract from your writing. Searching for – and finding – just the right word to convey an emotion, an action, a setting, etc., can take time, but it is so worth it! Your readers will nod their heads, appreciating that you've put into words something that they've been feeling or observing or wondering about. Words have power, and as a writer, you have the power.
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I feel like it's sort of similar to swears when you talk. Its fine to use them, but the more you use them, the less power they have when you do. If how you want to write is with swears, or what you want to say right now is with swears, I think probably do it.
thank you so much for the input!
Popcorn's right. The more you use swear words, the less power they have. They can become a distraction, and almost a lazy way of expressing a thought. We'd suggest you use them sparingly, if at all, and as with all words, think about whether they're the right choice in the context of your piece, and whether they advance or detract from your writing. Searching for – and finding – just the right word to convey an emotion, an action, a setting, etc., can take time, but it is so worth it! Your readers will nod their heads, appreciating that you've put into words something that they've been feeling or observing or wondering about. Words have power, and as a writer, you have the power.
Thank you for the info!
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