Bitch Quote by Malcolm Cowley
““No complete son of a bitch ever wrote a good sentence.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of the Novel, 1950s
Good writing demands discipline and skill; vulgarity undermines quality.
In simple terms: Bad language harms writing.
Key Takeaway
Avoid crude shortcuts.
Themes
writing
discipline
quality
Mood
critical
serious
Type
advice
literary
When to use this quote
- editing
- creative writing
- teaching literature
Key Concepts
literary standards
craftsmanship
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you write well without profanity?
- How does tone affect credibility?
A Different Perspective
Crude language may be used for effect in some genres.
