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“Your writing blows , by the by. You split more infinitives than Gene Roddenberry.” quote by Brian K. Vaughan
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““Your writing blows , by the by. You split more infinitives than Gene Roddenberry.””

Brian K. Vaughan

About This Quote

Source Interview: Comic Book Writers Forum, 2018

The writer’s prose is criticized for excessive grammatical errors, especially infinitive splits.

In simple terms: His writing has many split infinitives.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to grammar for clearer storytelling.

Themes

writing grammar critique

Mood

critical analytical

Type

feedback literary

When to use this quote

  • novel drafting
  • scriptwriting
  • peer review
  • editing workshops

Key Concepts

syntactic style editing practices

Questions to Reflect On

  • How much does grammar affect your reading experience?
  • Can style outweigh technical correctness?
A Different Perspective

Focus on content may outweigh minor grammatical flaws.

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