Attribution Quote by James Frey
![“I don't speak with proper grammar. I don't speak with dialogue attribution. I don't speak with quotation. I don't care about any of that stuff. It's about rhythm, and it's about what's in their [the character's] head, and what feels more natural. And it's about speed. I want things to move.” quote by James Frey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d13/james-frey-1108_attribution_i-don-t-speak-with-proper-grammar-i-don_1674684.jpg)
“I don't speak with proper grammar. I don't speak with dialogue attribution. I don't speak with quotation. I don't care about any of that stuff. It's about rhythm, and it's about what's in their [the character's] head, and what feels more natural. And it's about speed. I want things to move.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary Talk, 2008
Focus on rhythm and character mind over strict grammar or attribution.
In simple terms: Prioritize natural flow and character thought.
Key Takeaway
Write with natural rhythm.
Themes
creativity
writing style
authenticity
Mood
reflective
energetic
Type
creative
instructional
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- dialogue crafting
Key Concepts
narrative voice
literary technique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rhythm shape reader perception?
- When is proper grammar essential?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting grammar can hinder clarity.
![“I took ethics classes in college, and it always amazes me how they [tabloids] will blatantly say something that I did not say, in quotation marks. The first thing that we learned in ethics is that you better have it right. If you're putting quotation marks around something, it better be exactly…” quote by Carrie Underwood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9d3/carrie-underwood-1449_class_i-took-ethics-classes-in-college-and-it_72801.jpg)
