Dialogue vs Conversation
I have read many books in which the characters speak "exactly" as they would in real life. This stems from the author's perception of...
Active voice vs Passive voice?
The flower attacked John. It has always been said that sentences should be written in the active voice as this creates a stronger feel....
Character vs Plot?
Plot is what you give your characters to work with...or at least it should be. It forms the structure of the story - but not exclusively -...
Participle vs Conjunction and Verb
He stepped back from the cupboard and pulled the door open. He stepped back from the cupboard, pulling the door open. What is the...