The 'F' word

There is nothing so satsifying as being able to use the 'F' word in a piece of writing. There's a selfish pleasure to be had in the onomatoepia of a word that both shocks and consoles.

Of course a sophisticated educated writer would use the 'F' word sparingly, with care and thought for characterisation and dramatic effect. A sprinkling of 'F' s and 'B's, and even 'C's, can look artistic on the pages of an experienced writer. (Though 'C' s are venturing towards a more taboo-breaking readership I suspect).

But some of us just like the pleasure of writing 'naughty' words. Lots of. In every paragraph. Does this mean I am an inexperienced writer? Or that I had a very repressed childhood? Probably both.

Either way, F is for fun. Strictly on the page, you understand. That's why it's called Fiction.