Welcome to our collection of Writing Style quotes! Whether you are an aspiring writer, a seasoned author, or simply someone who appreciates the art of language, this page is dedicated to celebrating the beauty and power of different writing styles. From classic literature to contemporary works, these quotes offer insight, inspiration, and reflection on the art of crafting words.
Writing style is like a fingerprint, unique to each writer, capturing their voice, personality, and perspective. It is the combination of word choice, sentence structure, and tone that brings a story to life. Through this collection of quotes, you will encounter diverse writing styles that span across genres, eras, and cultures, showcasing the incredible range and creativity of human expression.
As you explore these quotes, you'll discover the power of vivid imagery, the impact of precise language, and the ability of skillful writers to evoke emotions and transport readers to different worlds. Whether you prefer colorful prose, concise and impactful sentences, or poetic and lyrical language, there is something here for every writing enthusiast to appreciate and learn from.
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He constructed a vast labyrinthine of periods, made impassable by the piling-up of clauses upon clauses-clauses in which oversight and bad grammar seemed manifestations of disdain.
From 1940 to about 1960, I had been writing just regular comics, the way my publishers wanted me too. He didn't want me to use words of more than two syllables if I could help it. He didn't want me to waste time on worrying about good dialogue or characterization. Just give me a lot of action, lot of fight scenes.
I try to avoid purple patches, fine writing, all that kind of thing... because I think they're a mistake. And then sometimes it comes through and sometimes it doesn't, but that's not up to me. It's up to chance.
If you using local color in an unobtrusive way, it is all for the good. But if you stress it, the whole thing is artificial. But it should be used, I mean, it's not forbidden. But you don't have to stress it.
My prose style at this time was a stomach-twisting blend of the Bible, Carl Sandburg, H.L. Mencken, Jeffrey Farnol, Christopher Morley, Samuel Pepys, and Franklin Pierce Adams imitating Samuel Pepys. I was quite apt to throw in a "bless the mark" at any spot, and to begin a sentence with "Lord" comma.
A breezy style is often the work of an egocentric, the person who imagines that everything that pops into his head is of general interest and that uninhibited prose creates high spirits and carries the day.
Place yourself in the background; write in a way that comes naturally; work from a suitable design; write with nouns and verbs; do not overwrite; do not overstate; avoid the use of qualifiers; do not affect a breezy style; use orthodox spelling; do not explain too much; avoid fancy words; do not take shortcuts as the cost of clarity; prefer the standard to the offbeat; make sure the reader knows who is speaking; do not use dialect; revise and rewrite.
