tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post254069734695314778..comments2023-06-11T09:40:47.400-05:00Comments on ADR3NALIN3: Swearing/Cursing In Teen Fiction; Why It's Necessary, And When It's Overkill Jordan Danehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03350761658156085280noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-9026432571838107792013-06-10T15:09:05.394-05:002013-06-10T15:09:05.394-05:00It's funny, but I think YA lit steers clear of...It's funny, but I think YA lit steers clear of swearing so that it can be deemed appropriate by parents, librarians, etc. But young people use plenty of naughty language, only they like to hide it from adults.<br /><br />So the kids and their parents are both trying to protect each other from the same thing. I'm not sure that counts as irony, but it sure is funny.<br /><br />Even so, it's a tricky line to walk, as many parents won't buy a book with harsh language. On the other hand, there are books like Sherman Alexi's "Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian" that has language that would shock anyone of any age (including racist jokes and a page dedicated to the discussion of masturbation) and yet that book is critically acclaimed and is taught in schools.Sechin Towerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12705634396099150916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-27420694484865513752013-06-08T21:02:43.250-05:002013-06-08T21:02:43.250-05:00For what it's worth- be true to your character...For what it's worth- be true to your character. If they curse than they do, if they don't -they don't. I point you to Tap Out by Eric Devine. If he had written that without the characters cursing it would have been a disservice to the audience, especially anyone who knows anything about the world of MMA. (It's a YA title.) Yes, there are times when it can be overdone and abused. But it's easy to read the difference between a character's voice and the author using certain words for shock value. Write honestly, and authentically and your audience will appreciate you for it. Okay, well I can't speak for the entire world of readers, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. Starr K @ The Literati Presshttp://theliteratipress.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-6329430020136101552013-06-08T19:25:12.175-05:002013-06-08T19:25:12.175-05:00Crazy????For sure, chicka!!!!! I could not be prou...Crazy????For sure, chicka!!!!! I could not be prouder of you! Keep up the hard work! Love- Your #1 fan...Mrs. Reinke :)))))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-5843551432155728062013-06-08T14:14:13.931-05:002013-06-08T14:14:13.931-05:00I wouldn't call you crazy...to your face.
pff...I wouldn't call you crazy...to your face.<br /><br />pfffftJordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350761658156085280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-17375898528038484562013-06-08T14:10:08.676-05:002013-06-08T14:10:08.676-05:00I knew there was a reason I like you, kindred sist...I knew there was a reason I like you, kindred sista from another mista. Ha!Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350761658156085280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-52275031692989773932013-06-08T14:08:30.436-05:002013-06-08T14:08:30.436-05:00I cursed like a sailor when I was in elementary sc...I cursed like a sailor when I was in elementary school. Cursing and especially the F-bomb are a coming of age thing for some kids, to test their limits. Personally I think it's appropriate in fiction, depending on how realistic the author wants to portray an array of kids. If the cussing is missing though, readers may not notice, as long as the emotion is there. <br /><br />Parents, teachers, and librarians may find certain levels of profanity or explicit scenes as objectionable, however. Your book could get snubbed for recommended reading lists if that's important to you. I find it rather peculiar that a book could get unwanted attention for cursing, but one that involves violence and killing makes the cut as recommended. As a kid, if there was something I wasn't supposed to see or read, I found a way to do it anyway. That pesky coming of age thang.<br /><br />Great post, Morgan. Man, what a wonderful opportunity for you to see the world through music. You're amazing. We really need to see pics when you get back. Flash fiction, baby. Tell us a story with your favorite images.Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350761658156085280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-58152159570998231242013-06-08T13:46:18.416-05:002013-06-08T13:46:18.416-05:00Wow, what a lucky girl to be singing in all those ...Wow, what a lucky girl to be singing in all those wonderful places - pictures, promise??<br /><br />Here's my 2 cents on your dilema: don't lie. Kids curse, deal with drugs and booze (whether or not they use it) they think/have/had sex -- it's normal, it's about growing up, don't lie about it.<br /><br />I'm way past my young-adultness, and I've never been a fan of squeaky-clean teens in books. 1) they don't really exist and 2) if they do, they're usually not the type of people you want to write about in a book.<br /><br />I've been young, I've always cursed like a sailor and I've turned up ok (kinda) - let your characters drop a few f-bombs at crucial moments, like you youngsters do in real life,a and everything will be just good:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676703575037152574noreply@blogger.com