Just… Don’t Take It Too Far

Bonnie and Miranda talk about common misconceptions perpetuated in the writing community. This week’s question: What other common misconceptions do you see in the writing community? Do you have a writing rule that someone has told you and you want to know if it’s legit? Let us know on our socials. Tips and Tricks: ● Passive language and passive voice are different. Both are frequently edited out, but sometimes there’s a time and a place for them. ● People are always talking about kicking up the intensity in a novel, but sometimes that’s to the detriment of the story and to the reader. It’s okay to give you’re characters breaks once in a while and settle into slower scenes. ● “Never use adverbs” is another piece of advice that should be taken with a grain of salt. Adverbs, when used correctly, can help with pacing and help clarification. Usage is all based on context. ● Thesauruses aren’t always your friend. Using strong language is typically recommended, but if this advice is taken too far you run the risk of scaling your scene’s tension too quickly or taking words out of context because they aren’t “fancy." Facebook: @writingheights Instagram: @writingheights Join the Writing Heights community at writingheights.com Cover art by Maggie Walker