So why is it, repeating words over and over again is considered bad writing, yet foul language can be repeated liberally throughout a book and that's kosher? No one says it's a lack of imagination or claims the writer gave no real thought to the dialogue etc.
If you want a writing challenge that will stretch you a bit write an angry scene in which no bad language is used and whoever is reading it won't realize it's missing.
Not the easiest thing to do, is it?
Clearly we need some more creative was of expressing ourselves. Whether we are angry or simply want to insult someone we need a few more options in my opinion.
For all you budding authors out there I've come up with a list of creative ways to express strong emotion. You can thank me later.
1. Wingummit! Now this is a word that's clearly underused. Why is it, that when the murderer is about to strike and has been thwarted by the hero we never get to see this one?
2. Swellaweller!
3.Flimflamonger!
4. Golly whiz ferbert!
5. Fish bait breath!
6. Sap sucking son of a salamander!
7. Busted baboon bottoms!
8. Flaming flouncing flamingos!
Imagine using these instead of the usual insults and expletives. Just think of the effect this would have on your readers! You could stand out from other authors in new and interesting ways! Don't be afraid to be a trailblazer! Come up with some of your own!
