How to write good.

Previously on the Charles Fudgemuffin blog I've written about how to write a helpful review and also how not to write a helpful review.

A bad workman blames his tools.

This week's blog post is also on the theme of writing, but in a more general sense, as a selection of tips are offered for any budding authors on 'how to write good'...

1) Always proofread your work to ensure you don't any words out.

2) Never overuse exclamation marks!!!!!

3) Prepositions are not words to end sentences with.

4) Be careful not to make speling misteaks.

5) Don’t never use no double negatives.

6) Never use a big word when a diminutive one will suffice.

Caution: No exclamation marks!!!

7) Never repeat yourself, and never say what you've already said again.

8) Be more or less specific.

9) Always use words correctly, irregardless of how others use them.

10) Avoid cliches like the plague.

11) Comparisons are as bad as cliches.

12) Avoid using ampersands & similar symbols.

13) Always make sure you finish your

14) Never use abbrvs.

Younger readers may not recognise this photo,
or understand its connection to writing.

15) Who needs rhetorical questions?

16) Contractions aren't necessary.

17) Never use ****** profanity.

18) Always avoid alliteration.

19) Only use commas, when, they, are, necessary.

20) Finally, if I've said this once I've said it a million times, don't exaggerate!

You can find my slightly more serious blog posts on how to write a helpful review and how not to write a helpful review at the links below:
How to write a helpful book review
How not to write a helpful book review