Curse words are absolutely valid in dialogue, just like poor grammar. The best two-pronged rule is dialogue either has to 1) sound the way people talk, or 2) be entertaining in its disconnect from the way people talk.
Good to know that aiming for the mid ground would be a mistake! In this case i'm going for number 1. At least I hope I'm headed in that direction... Thanks!!!
Curse words are absolutely valid in dialogue, just like poor grammar. The best two-pronged rule is dialogue either has to 1) sound the way people talk, or 2) be entertaining in its disconnect from the way people talk.
ReplyDeleteGood to know that aiming for the mid ground would be a mistake! In this case i'm going for number 1. At least I hope I'm headed in that direction...
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!