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5 Common Writing Mistakes

Here are some common mistakes I find in manuscripts. 1. Filter words These fall into the whole “show don’t tell” category of advice. They can stop the flow of the reader’s momentum. Filter words often include verbs that identify any of the senses: heard, felt, thought, saw, tasted etc. Example: I heard the trill ofContinue reading “5 Common Writing Mistakes”

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