I personally think fragments are necessary to achieve a certain tone, for emphasis, or to break up monotonous narration and introspection. But when I write a fragment, my old English Lit teacher from years and years ago, (did I mention years ago?) is preaching in my ear at a very high pitch. She really needs to step down from my shoulder. She's killing it. No, actually, she's trodding on my creative juices. I'm not saying I go overboard, because I don't and am aware of when I do it and why.
And one line paragraphs... I love them--when they're necessary. But that's a totally different blog post. :)
We speak in fragments, don't we? Or am I the exception rather than the rule. When you read, do fragmented sentences pull you from the story? Stop you flat? (My bad, a fragmented sentence, but I couldn't help myself. :)) Do you write with fragments? Why and when do you use fragments?
Thursday, October 24, 2013
To fragment or not to fragment
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Great start to your new blog, Anne-Marie. I write with fragments, too, and yes, that English teacher is on my shoulder. Oh, well. We write for real people. Good luck as you continue!
Thanks, for stopping by, Linda. You're right, we write for real people. :)
Fabulous site! Welcome to the social media whirl. It's an exciting ride.
Thanks, Jo. And yes, it is an exciting ride. The hurry up and wait ride. lol Thanks for stopping by.
So true. I was told by an editor at St. Martins, to stop listening to my college English professor, they aren't fiction writers. Fiction writers write in fragments. Sometimes one word sentences. Congrats on your new site.
Thanks. You're right, English professors usually aren't fiction writers. Can you imagine how stilted it would be unless they brushed their own selves off their shoulder. lol
Thanks for stopping by.
I write fragments, but try to keep them at a minimum. When I'm reading, too many fragmented sentences pull me out of the story. As the good book says; everything in moderation!
I agree. Everything in moderation, but heck, fragments are part of what makes up a writer's voice.
Thanks for stopping by, Miss Connie.
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