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Writing & the quality of your grammar
11 years ago
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Take it from not only me, but pretty much any credible writer out there
Grammar is NOT the most important factor of your writing, not even close
At the same time, grammar is important because the readers must be able to read the story.
Basically, there's no reason not for one's grammar not to be pretty good, especially if they are writing constantly, but some grammatical errors are nothing to critique unless they are numerous. I believe this to be because grammar is mostly objectively right and wrong. Can be fixed easily because you can identify the problem.
However, there are much more critical things: the quality and consistency of your characters, their dialogue, your ability to immerse readers in the environment you've created, etc.
Of course horrible grammar is a hindrance but
doesn't need to be perfect!
Grammar is NOT the most important factor of your writing, not even close
At the same time, grammar is important because the readers must be able to read the story.
Basically, there's no reason not for one's grammar not to be pretty good, especially if they are writing constantly, but some grammatical errors are nothing to critique unless they are numerous. I believe this to be because grammar is mostly objectively right and wrong. Can be fixed easily because you can identify the problem.
However, there are much more critical things: the quality and consistency of your characters, their dialogue, your ability to immerse readers in the environment you've created, etc.
Of course horrible grammar is a hindrance but
doesn't need to be perfect!
I guess I'm trying to say that while bad grammar can make a story unreadable, it's also true that (for professionals at least) there are editors available, so when you really get into more precise grammar (beyond there, they're and their) you don't have to worry as much and can focus on things that're not so clear cut.
For beginners yeah, it should definitely be up to snuff.