Writing Mistakes to Avoid, or Things We Did Before We Knew Better

ChrisFor Writers

This is a list of advice I’ve gathered from multiple craft books, critique groups, and workshops. And yes, there are exceptions, but you have to know the rules before you break them.  1. Adverbs make your writing weak. Avoid adverbs. (That whirring sound you hear is all the deceased English teachers rolling over in their graves.) 2. “That” is a … Read More

Liar Liar Pants on Fire

ChrisFor Writers

“Start a website,” they said. “It will be easy,” they said. And to that, I say, “Liar liar pants on fire.” Most of the time I have a pretty good grasp on technology. Pretty good means I mutter mild curse words under my breath, rather than ranting loud enough to bring all three dogs running. Yesterday, even my husband came … Read More