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21 January 2008 @ 01:19 pm
Criticism, being cruel to be kind?  

Have you ever found yourself reading a fan fiction story and wondering, “Oh, my God! Why am I reading this? It’s… it’s… ugh!” 

It’s almost like watching a train wreck, horrified fascination keeps you glued to the action. You think and hope, “Maybe it’ll get better.” Alas, that hope is usually in vain.



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Kitt
06 January 2008 @ 12:17 pm
Myriad woes on the use of the word myriad  
Merriam-Webster defines myriad as an adjective meaning “consisting of a very great but indefinite number,” or as a noun meaning “an indefinitely large number.”
 
So, why am I picking on this particular word? It’s really simple because writers, even the most experienced professional writers, misuse this word constantly.
 
The use of this word is very simple. Myriad means many or a lot, or even countless.
 
Do not say, “A myriad of…” You wouldn’t say, “A countless of…” would you? I hope not!
 
Correctly used:
 
“There were myriad choices.”
“The rainbow seemed to be made of myriad colors.”
 
Please, please resist the temptation to say, “A myriad of…” it’s just wrong!


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Kitt
22 December 2007 @ 03:32 pm
Tips for Fan Fiction Writers  
Presumably if you are reading this you either are or want to be a fan fiction writer. So, how do you become a writer? Many people think that just putting words on paper or a computer screen makes them a writer; if only it was that easy!
 
A writer’s main purpose is to tell a story. The story needs to be well constructed; with a clear beginning, middle and end. If you cannot capture the reader’s interest in the first two or three sentences you missed.

How do you become a writer?



 
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Kitt
20 December 2007 @ 06:05 pm
Commonly Confused Words  

For those of you who are writers or who want to be writers, I've listed some commonly confused words.

I've pulled all of these examples from fan fiction that I have read. Remember spell checkers do not tell you if you use the wrong word for the context.

Due – The bill is due. Pay your dues.
Do – action – Do your worst

 


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Kitt
20 December 2007 @ 06:01 pm
Writing and the English Language  
So, you thought you were tough enough to try to learn English?
Author Unkown

1) The bandage was wound around the wound.
2) The farm was used to produce produce. 


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