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JULY QUESTION: What are your pet peeves when reading/writing/editing?
MY ANSWER - There are several things that bother me as a reader/writer/editor:
1) When writers put two spaces after a period.
2) When another author/editor/agent doesn't get back to me in the time frame which they set or we have agreed upon.
3) When writers use the same words or phrases over and over and over and over again.
4) Cliches
5) When I catch myself doing the very things that drive ME crazy ;-)
What pet peeves do you have?
What pet peeves do you have?
6 comments:
Yes, these are pitfalls for many writers, aren't they, Sylvia. I am often amazed at how, despite lack of encouragement, we keep going! Good luck with your writing, reading and editing. Stephen King put emphasis upon reading as much as writing, and I've found this is very true.
I know what you mean! When the things that bug us are the things we also do.
Two spaces--YES!!!!!!! Oh my goodness, yes. And number 5? Totally. I love it.
Two spaces after a period...this bugs me, too, especially as an editor. Those two spaces are not needed. One is fine.
#5 made me laugh. :P
You're a Board Member of the Bayou Writer's Group? How fantastic and interesting. I feel you on all your peeves. Good connecting, and happy IWSG Wednesday!
Stephen King put emphasis upon reading as much as writing, and I've found this is very true.
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