Here are 20 rules for writing that are easy to remember, read them carefully and you will understand why.
- Remember to never split an infinitive.
- The passive voice should never be used.
- Do not put statements in the negative form.
- A verb has to agree with their subjects
- Proofread carefully to see if you words out.
- If you reread your work, you can find on rereading a great deal of repetition can be avoided by rereading and editing.
- A writer must not shift your point of view.
- And don’t start a sentence with a conjunction.
- Remember, too, a preposition is a terrible word to end a sentence with.
- Don’t overuse exclamation marks!!!!!!!
- Place pronouns as close as possible, especially in long sentences, as of ten or more words, to their antecedents.
- Writing carefully, dangling participles must be avoided.
- If any word is improper at the end of a sentence, a linking verb is.
- Avoid trendy locutions that sound flaky.
- Take the bull by the hand and avoid mixing metaphors.
- Everyone should be careful to use a singular pronoun with singular nouns in their writing.
- Always pick on the correct idiom.
- The adverb always follow the verb.
- Eschew obfuscation.
- Last, but not least, avoid clichés like the plague, seek viable alternative.
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