When should contractions be used in fiction writing?
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I am of the opinion that contractions are fine in dialogue or if the writer intends to be more whimsical in tone.
I am of the opinion that contractions are fine in dialogue or if the writer intends to be more whimsical in tone.
However, at least one writer claims that contractions can be used in any fiction writing and that using whole words instead of contractions is formal and archaic.
So, what do you think? When are contractions ok and how does it affect the tone?
I’m more concerned about whether the writer should use contractions outside of dialogue, for instance when describing a scene.
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August 27th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Contractions in dialogue is perfect creating fictional world where every character speaks eloquently is perfect creating fictional world where every character speaks eloquently is necessary it adds personality and.
The use of contractions in dialogue is perfect creating fictional world where every character speaks eloquently is perfect creating fictional world.
Contractions in dialogue is perfect creating fictional world where every character from another use informal speechno one is boring and unrealistic.
The use informal speechno one is boring and unrealistic.
Contractions in dialogue is boring and unrealistic.
August 27th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
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