How to Be an Edgy Writer

Feb 03, 2012 22:04

In the competitive world of writing, I've noticed a popular tactic is to go the edgy route. So why not give it a try.

Dialogue: By stuffing enough purple prose and fancy $5 words, you can give the illusion of being smart and poetic without being either. That way you can accuse people who can't understand what the characters are saying as uncultured ( Read more... )

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dreadedcandiru2 February 4 2012, 23:04:26 UTC
There's another thing that you're supposed to do: use long words you don't really understand in a flippant tone of voice to justify yourself.

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yaoihuntresse February 5 2012, 02:18:39 UTC
True, especially if you're going the intellectual/moralistic route.

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