Pointless Quote by Lisa Kleypas
““I hate the phrase ‘No pun intended.’ It’s pointless.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Devil's Kiss, 2005
She finds the phrase “No pun intended” unnecessary and pretentious
In simple terms: Avoid forced humor in writing
Write clearly without forced jokes
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When to use this quote
- editing
- creative writing workshops
- author talks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you use puns intentionally?
- When does humor enhance a narrative?
Some readers enjoy wordplay, making it optional