tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post3272437453489441673..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: Exclamation Point LimitChrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-5243871154217686782014-12-02T12:09:33.634-05:002014-12-02T12:09:33.634-05:00LOL!! Another double exclamation points. ;)LOL!! Another double exclamation points. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-39236636427786519062014-12-01T21:16:03.915-05:002014-12-01T21:16:03.915-05:00I don't use exclamation points all that often ...I don't use exclamation points all that often in my manuscripts, but I do use them. I'm not sure how many, because, like you. I don't count them. <br /><br />I didn't remember that Seinfeld episode. Fun!! (oooh, double exclamation points)Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-72617716818191956592014-11-28T12:06:01.928-05:002014-11-28T12:06:01.928-05:00Increase to twenty. Haha! I like that! ;)Increase to twenty. Haha! I like that! ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-91200980273968632692014-11-28T12:04:56.029-05:002014-11-28T12:04:56.029-05:00They do add excitement. :)They do add excitement. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-87526176070289821392014-11-28T12:04:20.045-05:002014-11-28T12:04:20.045-05:00I find myself doing the same thing. :) I find myself doing the same thing. :) Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-14776814247855324992014-11-28T12:03:49.380-05:002014-11-28T12:03:49.380-05:00I think this guideline has been taken to the extre...I think this guideline has been taken to the extreme, too. <br /><br />I agree, Gisele, so much can be done to show a character's reaction than by just using an exclamation point.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-38354228348923508322014-11-28T12:02:17.623-05:002014-11-28T12:02:17.623-05:00You're welcome, Super!You're welcome, Super!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-70966541691164295352014-11-27T22:01:18.347-05:002014-11-27T22:01:18.347-05:00I often use exclamation marks in my blog comments ...I often use exclamation marks in my blog comments (they really express excitement for a fellow-blogger better than the calm period) but I cut it down in my manuscript. Ten sounds all right to me, unless it's an excitable character's monologue. Then I'll increase to twenty. Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-26089090983903594292014-11-27T11:20:15.042-05:002014-11-27T11:20:15.042-05:00I find myself not using them much. I know I should...I find myself not using them much. I know I should because they add excitement and expression to the written words. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304701332216772385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-10226361917648292672014-11-27T08:55:11.613-05:002014-11-27T08:55:11.613-05:00I find myself using explanation points more freque...I find myself using explanation points more frequently in short comments (ie, chatting, text messages or tweets). However, 10 per book seems to be a little limited. Happy Thanksgiving! (an explanation point seems necessary here! :)sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-90064728773500427702014-11-27T08:34:33.462-05:002014-11-27T08:34:33.462-05:00I use them all the time in emails and social media...I use them all the time in emails and social media--I would label myself as an exclamation point junkie, lol, but when writing fiction, I tend to use them sparingly. I think it's one of those "guidelines" that some people have probably taken to the extreme. Not using more than 10 in a manuscript does seem to be a bit arbitrary. <br /><br />However, I can also see the reasoning behind it. If a writer relies on their use too much, chances are that they are missing opportunities to show character expression and gestures. So, I think it's safe to say that in many instances, if the writing is strong, the exclamation point isn't necessary. <br /><br />I just use them if a character is really excited, yelling, or shrieking, but I always make sure to show their reaction, too. :)Gisele LeBlanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03266956633017568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-48025843899205789702014-11-27T05:54:15.462-05:002014-11-27T05:54:15.462-05:00Exclamation point! I've always taken this for ...Exclamation point! I've always taken this for granted. Thanks, Chrys!Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-9295829058528486532014-11-26T17:15:07.787-05:002014-11-26T17:15:07.787-05:00Yes, I've learned to take them out while editi...Yes, I've learned to take them out while editing, but still...only 10?Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-89916261486215056502014-11-26T14:37:05.155-05:002014-11-26T14:37:05.155-05:00I have never counted them before but after working...I have never counted them before but after working with editors I've learned not to add many, but I am tempted all the time to add a few just for fun. brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-51691829494687640172014-11-26T13:58:21.754-05:002014-11-26T13:58:21.754-05:00Both are very easy to overuse. I overuse them, too...Both are very easy to overuse. I overuse them, too.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-48324452264493096402014-11-26T13:57:53.723-05:002014-11-26T13:57:53.723-05:00Excellent advice, David!Excellent advice, David!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-38115343563462408992014-11-26T13:57:32.812-05:002014-11-26T13:57:32.812-05:00Skies the limit. HAHA! I love that!Skies the limit. HAHA! I love that!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-22550551242143085732014-11-26T13:57:11.062-05:002014-11-26T13:57:11.062-05:00LOL! I am guilty of overusing them in blog posts, ...LOL! I am guilty of overusing them in blog posts, comments, and emails too. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-30318454859375275022014-11-26T13:55:57.933-05:002014-11-26T13:55:57.933-05:00I think it's silly, too.I think it's silly, too.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-42990446417589888552014-11-26T13:55:22.774-05:002014-11-26T13:55:22.774-05:00I love that!I love that!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-76350183244260338802014-11-26T13:55:07.195-05:002014-11-26T13:55:07.195-05:00I like them, too!!!! ;) Yay! I'm so happy that...I like them, too!!!! ;) Yay! I'm so happy that you liked Hurricane Crimes, Tammy. :DChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-31793543569406798442014-11-26T13:54:25.766-05:002014-11-26T13:54:25.766-05:00You're welcome for the giggle and smile, Jedda...You're welcome for the giggle and smile, Jedda! I also love the look or question marks and exclamation points. And thank you so much for liking my FB page!! :D Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-39768621672891731742014-11-26T13:11:03.726-05:002014-11-26T13:11:03.726-05:00Thought provoking stuff. Though not a writer I am ...Thought provoking stuff. Though not a writer I am aware that I can overuse both the exclamation mark and the comma.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-6573726640080941072014-11-26T12:05:31.985-05:002014-11-26T12:05:31.985-05:00Like any device, use it only when it's needed....Like any device, use it only when it's needed. That's one of my many personal rules and it's worked well for me so far. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-42023160768978352552014-11-26T10:25:42.078-05:002014-11-26T10:25:42.078-05:00I rarely use them in manuscripts, but I have used ...I rarely use them in manuscripts, but I have used them.Now, when it comes to blog posts and comments- skies the limit baby!!!!!!!!!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.com