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Musicmystery -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/6/2007 7:29:16 PM)
Whenever possible, writing in the passive voice should not be done.

Musicmystery -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/8/2007 5:53:33 PM)
Do not use hyperbole; not one in a million can do it effectively.

Musicmystery -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/10/2007 6:15:27 AM)
An otherwise good sentence can be ruined by a weak, vague phrase at the end, in a way.

Musicmystery -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/11/2007 5:54:50 AM)
Comparisons are as bad as cliches.

PoisonRoses -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/11/2007 8:48:20 AM)
you are not finished unless you have inserted your dangling participles

Musicmystery -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/12/2007 5:48:10 PM)
Place pronouns as close as possible, especially in long sentences, as of 10 or more words, but especially so in longer sentences, to their antecedents.

Musicmystery -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/18/2007 5:24:47 AM)
It's alarming how frequently I see resumes and cover letters with sentences like this one: I'm a very good editor, and I have a good eye for detail's. Next.

CalliopePurple -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/18/2007 2:02:58 PM)
Numbers between one and ten should be written out, those larger than 11 put in numbers. But if you have to use both, don't mix formats!

dcnovice -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/18/2007 2:34:13 PM)
quote: I'm a very good editor, and I have a good eye for detail's. Ouch!

valeca -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/18/2007 2:43:12 PM)
Syntax and proper grammar are essential.

Musicmystery -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/19/2007 5:40:33 PM)
Always finish what you.

Musicmystery -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/23/2007 8:58:47 AM)
Do not put statements in the negative form.

Sinergy -> RE: Writing Twisters (2/23/2007 4:09:48 PM)
Make multiple one line posts.

Musicmystery -> RE: Writing Twisters (3/3/2007 1:34:49 PM)
Write all wrongs.

Musicmystery -> RE: Writing Twisters (4/16/2007 3:04:48 PM)
OK, OK--I can't resist one more.... Clauses starting with "which" or "who," which are often used by writers who are careless about their sentence construction, are wordy, often just adding unnecessary subjects followed by the verb "are"; just cut them and say the same thing. Tim

gypsyfirefly -> RE: Writing Twisters (4/18/2007 2:59:22 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lorelei115 Don't fucking curse! omg, I was in the middle of swallowing a sip of water ... geez ... choke play and all by myself! Too Funny Lorelie! LOL

m0rgan -> RE: Writing Twisters (4/18/2007 3:18:58 AM)
all rules, without exception, have exceptions! by william dickens, or charles shakespeare, i forget which! it is also difficult to capitalise if you only have one finger!

Musicmystery -> RE: Writing Twisters (4/21/2007 9:19:56 PM)
"Don't" use unnecessary quotation "marks."

DiurnalVampire -> RE: Writing Twisters (4/21/2007 9:32:17 PM)
If U use abbreviations 4 your words, U may not b taken seriously.

mnottertail -> RE: Writing Twisters (4/21/2007 9:35:01 PM)
I thought azzmaster or sum1 of his ilk was about

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