I have this fantasy where a man wearing low slung jeans, a tight T-shirt and a tool belt comes into my house and builds storage closets or shelves in every single room. When he’s done, every item I own has a special place to live where I’ll always be able to find it whenever I need it. And since it’s … Read More
Writing Mistakes to Avoid, or Things We Did Before We Knew Better
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