FAQ: Should Characters Curse?

by
Lazarus Black

I do include characters who curse in some of my stories. 

Why? Because some people curse in real life, and I want my characters to feel real.

People curse for various reasons, but the most important (to a writer) is that doing so reveals stress in their lives.

All forms of cursing are means of expressing extreme emotions, from fury to sadness to unbridled happiness. Not every person does this - but those who do are releasing energy from inside themselves that needs to be rele...