Post by The Voice on Apr 7, 2016 7:56:35 GMT -6
Cliches. They can ruin a good story. I think every fledgling writer falls prey to them. I know they are still one of my greatest enemies. I try to avoid them like the plague. Oops, darn it!
This article lists some of the more common cliches found in writing and offers suggestions on how to keep your copy clear of cliches. (Ooh, nice alliteration!)
Avoiding cliches
For discussion, what cliches do you see mostly in writing and what are some pet peeves? (Like the term "pet peeve" for instance) More importantly, how do you avoid them? I'd love to know because they are the bane of my existence.
Rats! I did it again. Curse you cliches! (Shakes fist at the heavens)
Wait, was that another cliche?
Son of a...
~V
This article lists some of the more common cliches found in writing and offers suggestions on how to keep your copy clear of cliches. (Ooh, nice alliteration!)
Avoiding cliches
For discussion, what cliches do you see mostly in writing and what are some pet peeves? (Like the term "pet peeve" for instance) More importantly, how do you avoid them? I'd love to know because they are the bane of my existence.
Rats! I did it again. Curse you cliches! (Shakes fist at the heavens)
Wait, was that another cliche?
Son of a...
~V
