Quote by Stephen King

One of the really bad things you can do to your writing is to dress up the vocabulary, looking for long words because you're maybe a little bit ashamed of your short ones. This is like dressing up a household pet in evening clothes. The pet is embarrassed and the person who committed this act of premeditated cuteness should be even more embarrassed.

One of the really bad things you can do to your writing is t

Summary

In this quote, author and television host, Stephen King, warns against the act of unnecessarily complicating one's writing by using long, impressive words instead of simple, concise ones. He compares this to adorning a domestic animal with formal attire - while the pet may appear uncomfortable and embarrassed, the person responsible for doing so should feel even greater shame. King suggests that genuine and honest writing should prioritize clarity and authenticity over an artificial display of linguistic prowess.

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Style Writing Cuteness Dress Up Embarrassing Vocabulary

By Stephen King

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