Why I Choose Not to Swear in My Writing

Cussing offends more readers than you might think

Scott Ninneman
Nov 3 · 5 min read
Image by Kranich17 from Pixabay

It’s a hot topic, and I’m sure I’ll take more than a little flak for this article. If the title of this story has already put you on guard, then maybe you don’t want to read any further. However, I’m not in the minority of writers who publish online, so it’s time to say something.

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Scott Ninneman writes about living with mental and chronic illness, personal development, poetry and short stories. linktr.ee/speakingbipolar

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