Writing Help

depends

>>8821062
On what?

>>8821063
that also depends

>>8821045
Write what you can bear to read.

>>8821045
>If one should write, should it be simple or complex?
>if one should write
>one
Are you the fucking queen of England?

>If one should write,
>should
>implying you SHOULD do anything

>should it be simple or complex?
That depends on so many things that it's not worth answering here.

>>8821070
Could you please elaborate on what it depends on?

>>8821063
On whether you're writing a novel or instructions for changing a toilet seat.

>>8821045
If you're going to use relatively abstruse words like "execration," try to make the meaning of the word comprehensible by the context, so then you get the best of both worlds.

>>8821045
This isn't a question with an answer

>>8821074
>>8821076

If one writes a short story or novel

>>8821063
On which words are needed. Focus on using words that convey the right mood, tone, imagery, and voice for your writing instead of following a style guide.

>>8821045
If you are good at writing, then write simple.
- Pro: you'll sell thousands and your work will be a best seller
- Con: critics will say you are a plebeian and your work is shit

If you are bad at writing, use complex vocabulary.
- Pro: critics will worship you.
- Con: you'll barely get any money

>>8821120
Was Kafka a simple writer?