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Good Writing Is ... #1 -- the two biggest mistakes made by new writers
Introductions and explanations
Some of you are familiar with my writing, others not.
Welcome to this, the first in a series on what makes good writing.
What credentials do I hold to presume to speak to others on this subject?
First, I've written all my life. In fact, the only interest that has consumed more of my time than writing is reading. One of my more common memories of childhood is the sharpness of my mother's voice as she yelled, "Get your nose out of that book and do as you're told!" That, and getting into all kinds of trouble for writing my own little books, complete with illustrations, instead of working on mathematics and science (which I still don't get, and find terribly boring.)
I didn't study English composition in university. No, strangely enough for someone who hates math, I studied business administration, economics and hold a post-graduate designation in, of all things, accounting.
This doesn't mean I didn't study writing at all. I did. For the past ten years I've held membership in Writers' Village University on the internet; I've taken many seminars in creative writing and led a few for young people, and enough night courses to earn a dozen honorary degrees if anyone were to add them up.
I wrote my first novel at the ripe old age of fourteen – a historical fiction of a young girl living in the beginning of the twentieth century on the prairies of Western Canada, Picking Stones and Other Fun Things, which was published as a serial in a now defunct magazine, West Winds , an aptly titled journal dedicated to life in the Canadian west in 1966. Yes, I'm that old. Five more followed, two of which, fortunately, were accepted and published traditionally (by presses also defunct) more than twenty-five years ago. Two others were serialized, and one bit the dust (and rightly so.)
Raising children as a single mother, running a business, working with children, caring for foster kids, marriage and life in general, consumed me for many years, and I haven't published another novel in some decades, but did write and edited journals for The Canadian Business Women's Club, The Mastiff Club of Canada, Safe Place (a journal for child protection workers,) ARF – the Animal Rescue Foundation, among others. At present, I am working on the third novel in a series based on a professional in child protection. The first is currently winging its way around in search of an agent; the second is in the hands of my editor and the third lives in assorted files on my computer.
I also edit, not for professional writers, but for young aspiring authors, and inexperienced writers of all ages trying their hand at the art. I'm accustomed to receiving very rough diamonds, and at least handing back a pretty chunk of glass.
So, no my name is not a household term, but, I know what makes good writing. And, perhaps even more importantly, what does not.
Now, you know me, and I in turn have met a few of you.
I read a lot of the creative prose posted here on hubpages, and occasionally when I see some real potential in the voice and style, I've offered some assistance (quietly and privately for the most part, or with instructions to delete the comment once read, not wanting to embarrass anyone.)
I've never quite been sure if work is posted by an author looking for growth and critique (as mine is – criticism gladly accepted) -- or as a sample in a portfolio, which sometimes disturbs me. Without meaning to sound superior or condescending, or insulting, or um, um, gosh -- maybe I should just spit it out. May I suggest some of you want to find editing help, and not from me – I have plenty work to keep me busy. I will do a short passage for you, free, if you ask, but no, I'm not trying to drum up work.
A few of you out there in hubland have sent me a few paragraphs for edit and critique, and I've done my best to impart as much education as I can on this one time basis. I honestly can't help myself. I want to "fix" it.
Twice now, someone has taken the free critique, written me back and said, "Look, everyone else loves it just the way it is. Look at my comments." Okay, fine. I've yet to see a comment from anyone (other than bitchy me I suppose) that says anything but, "very nice" and "I enjoyed this, thanks."
So rather than continue this thankless practice, I'm starting a series of articles discussing the most common mistakes I see in the work posted around here – and no, I won't embarrass anyone. I'll only use examples for those I think are good. How's that?
Now on to the article itself. (And now that we've met, I won't have introductions and explanations on any of the subsequent hubs in this series.
The two biggest mistakes made by new writers
The biggest error I see in amateur writing is excessive use of the passive voice.
"We were walking down the beach. Our shoes were sinking into the sand, and walking was difficult. Mary saw a good looking boy, and we were all expecting her to leave us and go and talk to him. She was the one most likely to do this out of the three of us good friends. We had been friends since grade six, and we had spent every summer at this beach for as long as we could remember, so we were sure Mary would go and talk to him. Boy, were we surprised when she didn't and Louise and I started asking ourselves why she was so different today."
Boring! Tedious! Sorry, but it is. This has as much color and flavor as sawdust, and is equally as exciting. But we see this all the time. Such writing is acceptable in the rough draft when one simply wants to lay down the facts, but not in the finished product. The writer has a story to tell, yes, and we see where she is trying to take us. Do we want to go? Do we feel part of the scene – no.
Here's why: the use of auxiliary verbs distances us from the action. It's dull, slow and sounds like the author was probably an accountant or a lawyer. We need a sense of immediacy, of walking along beside these girls. We want a taste of their experience, not a slow recitation of the facts written in passive language.
Also, the use of this "we" as a narrator doesn't ring real, and this distances us further. Stories cannot be told from the viewpoint of "we" because thoughts and ideas aren't shared by more than one brain. How does whoever is telling this story know what "we" felt? If the passage doesn't seem real, we can't let go of reality and join in. This adds even further passivity – so passive we're likely to go to sleep. Let's rewrite correcting these two weaknesses.
"Our shoes sank deep into the sand adding resistance to each step, so we three girls made slow progress down the beach. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a good looking boy further down, and glanced at Mary to see if her head turned in his direction. Yes, she spotted him, and I caught Louise's eye and winked. She smirked in return. Any minute now, Mary would offer an excuse, and leave us – we expected it. After all these years as friends, since grade six, we knew Mary well. Louise looked as surprised as I felt when Mary continued walking along at our sides. I wondered what was up with her."
We've taken out most of the "were" and "was" that diluted the action. The only auxiliary verb left is "would offer an excuse" which we need to show a probable future action, but this doesn't detract from the active voice we now hear.
Also we changed the viewpoint to one girl, added a tiny phrase of action. "I caught Louise's eye and winked. She smirked in return." Now our girls seem alive, with personalities.
But still, I don't feel part of this experience. Instead, I'm sitting at a table listening to someone tell me what happened (thankfully in more interesting language.)
The second biggest mistake I see in amateur writing is "telling the story" not "sharing the story."
"My calves are killing me," Louise, the whiner of the group complained.
"Me too," Mary added.
I looked back at our route across the beach, our footprints deep holes along the way. Even as I stood, my feet slowly sank further into the wet sand. "Wanna give up?"
"Nah, I need a coke." Mary stuck out her tongue and clutched her throat. "The snack bar's not much further." She hunched her shoulders and continued, step, pull, step.
Louise dug her elbow into my ribs. "Hey, Lynda – look over there." Her finger pointed at two boys throwing a football up on solid ground, away from the water's edge.
"Wanna bet Mary takes off on us? She'll be over there in thirty seconds flat." I kept my voice low so Mary wouldn't hear.
"Wouldn't be much of a bet." Louise threw me a smirk."Have you ever once since grade six known Mary to turn down a chance to chat up boys?"
Mary's head turned in their direction, and Louise and I stopped walking, waiting for the excuse, and subsequent abandonment.
"Well, now there's a surprise." Louise put out an extra effort and caught up with Mary, who still walked straight ahead.
"Hey, Mary – you sick or something?" I asked, struggling to catch up.
So what do you think? We've imparted the same information, but in an active way, drawing the reader in and sharing not only the facts, but painting a vivid picture of our three girls, their difficulty walking the sand, and a fair bit about their character. I might have added colorful details in prose form – have Lynda admire the cobalt blue sky, or the green waves, or described the good-looking boy were I seriously writing a scene and not an example.
Avoid the two biggest pitfalls of inexperienced writers'
- Stay active – avoid the use of passive language or equally passive errors in style. Here's a hint – if you're using MSWord, set your review parameters to include passive phrases. In editing, work at an approach that eliminates the use of auxiliary verbs, could have beens, and will be dones. They render your writing grey and boring.
- Share the story, don't tell the story – show the reader what is happening, don't describe it.
Tune in to the next installment of Good Writing Is… Coming soon.
- Good Writing Is... #10 What you need to understand about paragraphs
As promised, here is #10 in the Good Writing Is... series: everything you ever wanted to know about paragraphs; how to construct them, when to start a new one, what should be in one and how do they fit into the whole of our work both for essays and f
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Links to the other articles in the Good Writing Is... Series
- Good Writing Is ... #2 The author's voice has no place in his work
The second in the series Good Writing Is ... discusses why the author's voice should not appear in his work -- a common mistake by many new writers -- setting the stage.
- Good Writing Is ... # 3 What is the most important element of successful fiction?
Number 3 in the series on good writing asks the question: what is the most important element in successful fiction. The answer is good characters. Here we explore what makes good characters, how do we develop them and how to present them.
- Good Writing Is...#4 Why new writers get lost and give up.
Many of you wrote in with comments like, "I'll drag out the old novel" or "I was working on a novel but grew frustrated and put it away." Why does this happen? Why do we so often abandon our work? Come in, and we'll explore those questions.
- Good Writing Is...#5 The plot thickens -- plotting for beginners
#5 in the series, Good Writing Is... deals with plots and how to develop the plot in fiction, whether short story or novel. Called plotting for beginners, we discuss the form of plot, how to map a plot and how to prepare the plot for writing.
- Good Writing Is...#6 -- Plotting #2 -- The Scene Approach
Welcome to this, the second in our lessons on plot structure. We are ready to take our proposed plot and divide it into scenes -- and then build those scenes. Let's construct a novel.
- Good Writing Is...#7-- 10 common mistakes new writers make in writing dialogue.
No skill is more important to the fiction writer than a mastery of the mechanics of good dialogue. Here are the ten most common mistakes new writers make and how to avoid them. The ten rules of dialogue.
- Good Writing Is ...#8 Point of view -- the five big questions writers need to answer
There are five big questions the writer needs to answer in developing the point of view of his work.
- Good Writing Is...#9 The importance of voice #1 -- writing the child's perspective
The ninth in the Good Writing Is... series begins an exploration of 'voice' in writing. Today's discussion: writing from the child's perspective. The challenge of writing in the child's voice.
Great advice Immartin -Thank you.
Ah, this is great advice, you take me back to my own childhood reading this, i too used to read a lot and sometimes got in trouble for not getting out in the fresh air more. I know what you mean , to really enjoy a story you have to feel your almost there to. I went on every adventure with the Famous Five when i was younger, i wasn't reading it, i was joining them on each adventure. Enid Blyton sure got it right. Although my stories at present are not meant to capture the imagination, im sure if i take your advice i could to it better.
An excellent hub full of excellent advice, lmmartin! I've known that I've wanted to be a writer for many, many years now but know I have a long ways to go. Thanks to you and this hub I am one step closer to achieving my goal! Also, I have to appreciate another hubber that has a strong aversion against math! At least you did something about it, however! Thanks again for this great hub and I can't wait for more advice!
You are too gracious. Here I am trying to compliment you on a job well done and you turn the tables on me! I am not sure if I totally understand what you are requesting but I would be happy to learn more....?
Hello, Immartin, and thank you for a great advice. I love writing and reading. I read your hub with great interest and learned a lot from it. Looking foreward to the next one. Thank you so much for your help.
Great Hub - thanks for sharing all these points about good writing. We can all learn and I love learning.
Love and peace
Being a new writer, I will enjoy your series as they unfold.
I've always wanted to write - work prevented it - looked to take creative writing courses - work prevented that. Then I discovered HubPages..........
1) Stay active: I try to write most of my stories in the present tense so as to keep me in the 'immediacy' realm. My concern here is that I don't see too many others do this. Any tips on this?
2) Share the story, don't tell: I understand your theme here, but sometimes I find it is difficult to separate sharing from telling. Again, I find writing in the present tense may have the advantage of sharing not telling - not sure about that yet.
My last hub is a bit of a political nudge - don't usually do that. I prefer being a storyteller. Having read this hub, henceforth I will begin to see myself as a storysharer!
Thanks, Bill
I often,have to re-read what I just wrote,only to find it doesn't read the way I intended it to read.
I find myself rewriting it,and re-reading it,more than once.Even then,I may have to adjust what I've rewritten for it to make sense with the rest of the paragraph.
One reason this happens,is I write the whole of the text in the comment box rather than writing it in word where I can see most of the text all at once.
Thanks for writing the hub! It's so wonderful to know that there are experienced writers willing to help the unexperienced!
I read a few other hubs that give advice on writing and I have to say, yours is by far the best, most complete and to the point.
I loved the fact that you exemplified your points by taking fragments of writing and actually turned them around from what they were to what they should be.
Seeing the difference between the old version the new one is the only way to learn, the only way new writers can get real help. I believe that learning some techniques and having a constructive critique is always helpful, but in the end a "writer" either has "it" or does not.
The way I see it is like playing violin; should one exercise, in time will get better at it by mastering the techniques, but to be a virtuoso it takes talent and that is a gift. I also know that diamonds do not shine until they are carefully and masterfully cut, so yes, the eye of a good editor can spot the precious stone and make it shine.
I will definitely follow your other hubs about writing and I am very happy I stumbled on this one. Thank you so very much.
Thank you for answering my comment, Lynda
There are many different types of writing and some do require imagination; I suppose I was referring more to the type of writing I prefer which is based solely on sharing true stories, first hand experience.
I also understand that any form of writing should follow same basic rules, but I still believe that in the end it is mostly talent that will separate an average writer from a good one and a good one from an exceptional one.
Again, I know that driving is not a question of common sense and people need to learn the rules and respect them, but we have to admit that some will only drive from point A to point B without getting in much trouble while others are the Formula 1 type.
I see that I have much to learn about being a writer. Thank you for your instruction and I anxiously await reading more from you.
bookmarking this, i enjoyed this hub so much. Certainly can learn from you, that is for sure,
As always I learn from your hubs and I appreciate the time you take to help others...also I plan to get involved in readings on your site, once I catch up with some writing and other projects.
Haha - I loved this! The public schools need you (and so do many people on Hubpages but they are too ignorant to even comprehend that. For the most part Hubpages seems to be suffering from a serious case of verbal diarrhea, excuse my expression)!
Great hub, I have spent many years putting my writing aspirations on the backburner, 3 kids, work etc you know the story. I understand you are probably busy but would really appreciate some feedback on my short stories if you ever get the chance, I think your critique would be valuable in pointing me in the right direction.
I have been writing all my life but I have just recently taken a stab at showing people my work. I will be following you from now on. Thank you for publishing this advice I need all I can get...Tammy
Was deeply disappointed you no longer critique. I need someone knowledgeable to help with my project. Can you suggest anything I can do? I have had two critiques from wonderful Librarians-one very doable the other not. They suggested I get someone knowledgeable or professional in the industry. Please, do you have any suggestions? My manuscript is complete and about 74,000 words. Actually what I am looking for is to see if it could possible make it to an agent and/or publishing houses. I have submitted six query letters so far. All rejections but not all form letters.
Would appreciate any comments or suggestions.
Thank you very much for reading my situation.
I just shared this article with a friend who moved to Texas and switched careers to his first love of writing. I am so excited to share this with him - perfect timing! Thank you! These are the trade secrets we need!
Cogent advice.
Hi Immartin, I'm glad I stumbled on this hub, very simple and great tips. I'm planning to go back to college, with the intention of improving my writing(mostly poetry) and advice like this on hub-pages is an added bonus. Thank you.
What a blessing....Thanks for the info...I intend to follow your series
Excellent advice. Good writing is such a subtle skill, is it not, with the difference between something making sense and being involving very considerable? Fine writing is always compelling and, as you show, the power of the active over the passive is terribly important. Graham Greene, was a good example of someone who did this well - with his ability to suck a reader deeply into his stories.
Great advice, Immartin. I had an excellent freshman english teacher in college and now I realize I've forgotten everything! I will follow your hubs and work on improving my skills.
I thought your hub was excellent and I am going to follow you to see if I can pick up any more useful tips. I am sure I will.
I feel lucky to have found this, thank you. Your advice is cemented into my brain. I'll keep a look out for the next hub.
lmmartin you continue to impress me. Thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge with us.
Your teaching style is right up my alley. I am a tactile learner, so seeing what you are talking about helps me a great deal.
I will be following this series closely and hope to glean much by your instructions.
Thank you for your great advices, I am a new writer in English. I think that your advices are very useful for me to increase my ability in writing. Hop[e you'll write some more advices for writing in your latest hubs.
I look forward to reading your other hubs on writing. This one was excellent; an important subject, yet easy to forget, so thanks for the reminder!
I've been snared, Immartin, by #1. If anyone needs help converting words into a silk purse, I do. I am off to find #2 and #3. Your advice is much needed and I am so grateful for the opportunity to read your series.
It sounds like we started on similar paths, as I wrote my first novel at 16 but allowed myself to get discouraged by my first rejection. If only I'd known then that if a publisher sends you a nice letter of constructive criticism, instead of a bald "no", it's a sign the thing is worth working on. I burnt it! But I guess that's a typical 16-year-old - everything's either fantastic or a tragedy.
Life got in the way of my writing as soon as I left school, and I'm only just getting back to it. I feel somewhat embarrassed at having the cheek to write some of my "how to write" Hubs given the disparity in our experience - I hope you'll drop me an email if you think I'm giving bad advice!
I am in for following your series - the examples are helpful. Thanks for sharing with us.
I appreciate getting such valuable information. And I'm not even paying for it.
As a new hubber - but not new to writing - I have been amazed (I really want to say appalled) at times at the lack of attention to detail and grammatical errors in other people's hubs. Especially when 'those hubbers' have featured articles with scores of 100. But I understand the scoring is all about traffic and little to do with English.
Immartin I take this opportunity to say thank you for your hub. It can be seen as an invaluable tool for all contributors and writers everywhere.
If you ever read any of my hubs or comments and feel you need to do some quiet editing I would be honoured.
Can't wait to find the time to check out all your hubs.
Thanks again for reminding us all about the correct use of the English language and clearing up the 'passive voice' use for me, I can put my hand up and say guilty as charged sadly.
Thank you very much for your Hub and the energy you gave to it. I really liked it and it was helpful. Thanks
Why didn't I see your writings earlier? My bad! Some of my readers told me that I am a good writer , however, I remember once somebody told me I tend to use the passive voice a lot. I've tried to consciously remedy that, not sure if I'm succeeding though. Hopefully, I will. Am not aspiring to be a novelist or a creative writer (I don't think these are my forte) but heck, I want to become a good writer. Thanks for these two tips.
This is very helpful to all writers. Great advice!
Thanks to Duchess OBlunt I found your articles. Thanks very much for sharing what you have learned! I look forward to this series and your other work. I have a lot to learn.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I look forward to reading more. Best Regards.
Great hub. Thank you.
Thanks so very much for this hub on good writing,I'm trying my hand at a short story.please check it out.( The Woman In The doorway.) and give me some pointers.
I'm glad i found you.
Sharon Smith
Dear Immartin,
I wonder if I might be cheeky and ask you if you would read some of my writing. I would greatly appreciate feedback to help me know if my ramblings are either mindless and should kept to myself or if you can offer me any wise words to help me as an aspiring writer.
thank you so much x
Immartin --thanks so much for the information and direction -- enjoyed it immensely. I also appreciate your generosity in sharing your expertise with us. Best, Sis
thanks for information
It is nice and good to hear from experienced writers like you. I enjoy the tips. I am one of those who wanted to write a novel and postponed it. I seem to be caught in the article and political analyis, sort of journalistic style. That seems to come in without my knowledge whenever I write. Any ideas on -article wrting skills and on how to delink the old habits?.
...worth reading...glad I stumbled upon this hub, guess I'm million miles away from the real thing, need to read and learn more! I'll bookmark this one ma'am...thank you very much! :)
I am definitely a new writer, and I have not had the guts to put any of my short stories on here yet. Every time I read them, I edit, edit, edit, and it's never good enough. As for my nonfiction I do post, I have to admit, they don't get near the amount of editing they should. I love them, but there's something about my short stories that I hold more dear and fear criticism.
Don't be scared of putting your writing out there. How else will you know if you have what it takes or not! I also write mystery short stories and I'll tell you you'll have to edit, edit and then edit some more. It's good to let someone else you're comfortable with read your writing as well. Then go for it! Remember there are all types of readers who like to read different things so don't despair. Your writing will appeal to those who enjoy your style writing but you've got to put your work out there so ppl can get familiar with you! Good luck and stop by and read some of my hubs! dl53acy.
As a newbie here you gave me a lot to think about.
I found your hub interesting. As with any reader, everybody's interpretation is different. Both versions of the 3 girls walking on the beach work for me. For new writers your advice will help them. I am published so take my comment as a compliment. Writing is a love from deep within and every writer is different!
Great advice, thank you.
This is great Immartin, don't know how I missed it before and will check out your others!
Wow! Lmmartin I will be a devault follower for sure, I never read much as a child. Writing is all new too me. I'm always open to criticism and yes its gladly accepted. I'm determine to become a writer in mind as well as heart. So many here at HubPages have inspired me to share my inner thoughts. It must be wonderful to speak with such a positive state of knowing in a subject as difficult as the English Lanuage. That would be one of my greatest passions to achive. Thanks again for your sharing of what's ovbiously a devine gift that you have taken most seriously to a much higher plato. Ed
You are adored. As a writer I have read some much writing advice. I then came across you and it was like a heavenly light shone down. I was like now I get it for this was interesting and I wanted to actually fully read it and absorb it all. Was that what all those others were trying to convey, but lack in doing so?
I am always searching for information on how to improve my writing, how to critique it. In this hub you allowed me a chance to think about my own writing. I struggle with the passive voice-knowing I shouldn't use it, but finding it hard to identify sometimes. Thank you for taking the time to write this hub.
thanks for sharing! i've also heard, "'show', don't 'tell'..." good advice. i think one of the hardest things about writing is finding one's niche and voice. looking forward to more writing advice. cheers!
Gonna go with awesome for this one! Thanks for writing this--I definitely appreciate it. And your story of being an excessive reader, and subsequent writer is very familiar to me. I've been on a 7 year break though, since college. Loved what you had to say.
I just wanted to tell you that on your profile blurb you have said 'afore mentioned' instead of 'aforementioned'. I think it's all-one-word. Just thought I'd clear that up as the majority of your hubs are about such mistakes. Great hubs. And please delete this comment once read.
This is probably the single greatest piece I've read on finding your narrative voice. I've read several other similar articles (and bought several how-to books) and none of those explain it as nicely, clearly and quickly as this one. Sadly, I realize I've got a lot of re-writing to do on my novel. I'm cool with it though. My book and I will both be better for it.
Lynda, keep an eye out for my re-write! Thanks again, Ed.
In another of your Hubs you speak of the frustration facing writers and their chances of being accepted in a world dominated by literary agents, big-time publishers, and booksellers. I've responded to that. Here, once again, I will say something a little askance to the expected
You are born writer, Lynda, of that there is no doubt in my mind. You are also a teacher, and "to teach is to love." Have you ever thought of bringing story to an audience by another method: Oral Storytelling? It can be very gratifying to have an audience hanging on every word, as one puts pictures into their minds.
I speak from experience. My numerous writings have not received any recognition other than the occassional small-time literary prize. My oral presentations, on the other hand have resulted in over 650 invitations speak and over 36,000 have heard me during the past fifteen years; all very gratifying.
The two skills are complimentary. 'Connectedness' is what we're after and an oral presentation can arouse every bit as much heart-felt emotion as it can from the printed word. Maybe it could be the next step for you...
Thank you, Lynda, for offering up such grand instruction. I find myself struggling with the tenses, and it seems I am not alone. You mention the passive voice-another demon that is difficult to slay.
So nice to meet you, and again, thank you.
Lynda, I had to return to reread this good advice from you. It's so difficult to let go of bad habits formed over years of writing for my own amusement. Will certainly take to heart these recommendations for better technique going forward. Great examples for comparison of before and after.
I hope you get to plot development since I seem to ramble without much purpose other than telling a tale. I'll look forward to your ongoing instruction.
I just came across this beginning article in your series on "Good Writing", and I'm looking forward to reading more.
This is quite informative, thanks.....
I am a new writer and am rapidly realizing how much I love it. I am a bit green, however, when it comes certain structure issues. My question is this....
I'm using a prologue. (I know that many writers are completely against these. I'm not using it as backstory, mine is a glimpse of suspense to come.)
My prologue is more of a snippet, if you will, of something that will eventually happen to my protagonist much later in the book. When I eventually get to that point in my story, I'm not entirely sure how to tie it back in. Will I reiterate the same scene I used in the prologue, or skip to the ending of the prologue, and take up where I left off? I am a bit confused as to how that works. It would be much more cut and dry if my prologue were something that happened before chapter 1, but I love to suck the reader in by promising really great conflict to come. As I said, I am a very green and welcome advice and constructive criticism. Thanks so much to anyone who has a minute to help!
immartin, well, I now know a bit more about you! I found this hub in a link from resspencers's Tommy Tomlinson hub.
All these rules are fine, if they inspire a writer to write, lol. For me, I get lost and feel like I cannot swim. I am a perfectionist, i.e., I can never do this, I will never be able to do that, etc. Getting my Masters in writing actually shut me down for a very long time. The list of dos and don'ts is overpowering!
I have certainly had a life of writing classes and dedicated my life to my craft from the age of 5. Just sharing something true with you, so you know me better.
My writing is very personal. I gave up inventing stories that I am not invested in. What I strive for in my writing is personal growth and artistry. I don't write for the market.
You, however, are published. Congratulations! I find your approach interesting. Is it satisfying? Thanks.
Sagely advice. Well written and useful!
Immartin-- Like you, I studied Economics,Business and Math in college but would have been better off taking English or Journalism. Although I don't do much creative writing, using an active voice and sharing my story rather than telling it, will make my articles more compelling and persuasive. Thanx for the info! Feel free to to critique any of my comments or articles, I'm sure their riddled with errors.
That's definitely good advice for new writers - I wonder, though, is your web site gone or is the link just broken? I wasn't able to see your site.
I'm glad to see other lifers on here... I've been writing since the age of 8 or 9 and am currently working on several things... I studied web design, though, and learned instead how to design book covers =).
Thanks for your insights - I hope you're having a great week!
Very informative article. I have just joined Hubpages in the last month and I'm enjoying the community of writers I am meeting in ever growing numbers. I have just stumbled onto your site and found your article extremely helpful. I will be reading with interest the others in this series and applying what I can to my own writing.
Hello Lynda, I'm so glad you decided to write this series. I only regret that I haven't seen it BEFORE publishing my fiction stories, but I guess it all can be changed and having something to alterat is always good :)
The information you provide is given in such an easy and clear way that even I can understand that so I hope to learn a lot! Thank you for that and also for the tip on MS Word and checking the style - hopefully it will be more helpful now.
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FYI, there is not a single instance of the passive voice in your example paragraph. It may be boring, but it is not passive.
I just happened upon your article but I am in F2K right now. You are teaching EXACTLY what I need to know! I know I have stories and that I love to write but getting things to come out sounding reasonably well-thought out and entertaining is just not happening for me. Thanks so much for this series!
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Great first lesson. I'll be studying your other lessons too. I'm always interested in advancing my writing skills, and I have to admit that I haven't been paying much attention to passive vs. active in my writing. I also didn't know that MSWord can catch passive phrases. I'm going to activate that parameter right now.
Thanks for the great advice here, I need to work on 'sharing stories' rather than 'telling them.'
I appreciate this article. I learned about passive voice one year ago in a short story competition. We were discussing our stories in the forum, and a very experienced writer pointed out the excessive use of passive voice in my story. Since then, I have learned more about it. I agree with you that it takes the reader away from the action and slows the pace.
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Yo Yo's Wedding Photo
Yo Yo's wedding photo that he initially claimed to be fake but later on accepted it as true.
Deana's Stunt On KKK
Deana's latest stunt on KKK had her sleeping in a body bag with thousands of cockroaches.
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Ask hardened handicappers who they like in the Kentucky Derby and you usually get a preface of, "Man, it's a tough race." This year's edition, the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby is no different, and for this handicapper it is one of the toughest I've ever tried to decipher.
I've had good luck picking winners of the Kentucky Derby over the years, but when the field increased to 20 horses in the starting gate solving the Derby winner equation got infinitely tougher. But I do like a challenge, so let's go through the field one by one and come up with a winner.
In post position order.
1. Vicar's in Trouble: A familiar horse to us in Louisiana and a Louisiana bred. The rail is not the place to be in the Derby, and Rosie Napravnik is going to have to gun to the lead.
2. Harry's Holiday: Won a 6.5-furlong stakes at Turfway Park. Not for us.
3. Uncle Sigh: Named after the Duck Dynasty character. Hails from New York and has finished first or second four out of five. A longshot possibility at 30-1.
4. Danza: Winner of the Arkansas Derby is rapidly improving. Trained by Todd Pletcher. Thriving in the mornings. A "medium" shot possibility at 10-1.
5. California Chrome: Deserving Derby favorite. King of California races dominated all foes out West. A bit light on pedigree and just too short a price. A win contender at less than optimal odds.
6. Samraat: Winner of five out of six in New York. Gutsy horse and nothing to really knock, but won't be helped by pace scenario.
7. We Miss Artie: Not doing well in workouts on a dirt track he is bred not to like. Pass.
8. General A Rod: Sold this year to new owners. Prepped in Florida, losing two races this year. Talented, but not at mile and a quarter. Pass.
9. Vinceremos: One of the three Todd Pletcher-trained horses flopped in Blue Grass Stakes and should not improve here. Prefer others.
10. Wildcat Red: Gutsy horse will be involved early and fade late. Pass.
11. Hoppertunity: Finished fourth in Risen Star then scratched Thursday morning because of a foot issue. Tough game.
12. Dance With Fate: Winner of Blue Grass Stakes in nice fashion, but that was on a poly track. Can he win on turf, poly and dirt? Unlikely.
13. Chitu: Bob Baffert-trained horse won the Sunland Derby in New Mexico. Need I say more? Pass.
14. Medal Count: An old friend and our pick in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile last year. Redeemed himself with a win and a second in April. Interesting longshot and win contender as a bomber at 20-1.
15. Tapiture: Steve Asmussen-trained horse loves Churchill Downs but ran a dud behind Danza in Arkansas Derby. Too many question marks.
16. Intense Holiday: Risen Star winner and Louisiana Derby second-place finisher should like the distance, and is training the best in the mornings at Churchill. Win contender at 12-1.
17. Commanding Curve: Third in Louisiana Derby after eventful trip. Got into the race after a defection early in the week. Training very well. Will be running at the end and is a longshot possibility at 50-1.
18. Candy Boy: Looked to be a star in the making last year, but just hasn't developed in California. Doing well in the mornings and is ridden by 50-year-old Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens. Not today though.
19. Ride on Curlin: Trained by local Billy Gowan and ridden by Calvin "Boo Boo" Borel. Second in Arkansas Derby and can work out a trip. Maybe underneath in trifectas and exactas.
20. Wicked Strong: Named to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, he won the Twinspires.com Wood Memorial in New York in racehorse fashion. Post position doesn't help but is the fastest coming in the race and needs to work out a trip. Win contender at 8-1.
As you can tell by my comments, there are a lot of win contenders and I'm not sold on any of them as a strong selection. But, if you are a handicapper you have to bet on the Derby so here goes:
1. Intense Holiday: Training as well as anyone, has good connections and we liked him in the Risen Star.
2. Commanding Curve: Has been working well and Dallas Stewart knows how to get 'em ready for the Derby.
3. Wicked Strong: Hurt by post but will be running late for a piece.
4. Medal Count: Third race in four weeks, but he seems to be improving.
5. Danza: Winner of Arkansas Derby is simply getting good at right time.
I would box these in trifectas and exactas and bet top two choices to win.
Good luck, and may they all come home safely today.


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PRO FOOTBALL; Sherrard's Spirit Is Strong Despite His Body's Faults
By MIKE FREEMAN,
Published: October 20, 1993
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Oct. 19— Mike Sherrard has endured so much pain, it's almost as if he expects it. After breaking his right leg three times in the last six years, he has added a partly dislocated hip to his list of woes. But it wasn't surprising that when he met the news media today, his spirits were upbeat and there was even a smile on his face.
Sherrard, who is expected to be on crutches for three to six weeks, was asked if he felt like, "Why me again?"
"Not really," he said. "Things just happen. Obviously, I don't want things to happen to me. I don't know why I suffer the injuries I suffer, but like I said, it's all part of the game. People get hurt all the time. I think I can take it. Mentally, as well as physically, I can take it.
"I'm an optimistic person, and I don't let things get me down. It's going to set me out two or three months, maybe the season, maybe the playoffs, who knows. It's just a setback in this season, in this short part of my career. I expect definitely to come back strong." Blame It on the Turf
Sherrard, who signed as an unrestricted free agent in April, injured his left hip last Sunday in the Giants' 21-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. The injury occurred at the end of a spectacular run with about five minutes left in the second quarter. Sherrard bounced off safety Rich Miano, side-stepped linebacker William Thomas and turned a routine 15-yard gain into a 51-yard pass play. Sherrard caught his foot in the artificial turf at the end of the play, and the sudden jarring caused a partial dislocation of the hip socket and a fracture in the back wall of the socket.
"I knew something was wrong," Sherrard said. "I thought mainly it was a bruise. I didn't think the hip socket had been fractured."
Sherrard said he wasn't hurt by contact with any player. "It was just a jolting action," he said.
Sherrard said he didn't feel much pain at the time of the injury, and even today he said there was little pain.
Still, there remains a threat of avascular necrosis, the same problem that ended Bo Jackson's two-sport career and forced him to get an artificial hip. Avascular necrosis occurs when the blood flow to the living tissue is disrupted -- in this case the tissue in the hip socket -- causing the tissue to die. When this happens, new blood vessels begin to grow in the area. The normally hard hip bone becomes soft and the femur can become misshapen or misaligned, causing painful rubbing in the socket and often arthritis.
That condition has not happened to Sherrard -- and may not -- but Giants doctors will take X-rays of the hip periodically. When Jackson hurt his hip during the 1991 American Football Conference playoffs, it was originally reported as a hip pointer, or bad bruise. The Giants trainer, Ronnie Barnes, said it was "way too premature" to compare Sherrard's injury to Jackson's because it would probably take weeks for avascular necrosis to show up on X-rays.
Asked if he was scared to hear his situation compared to Jackson's, Sherrard said: "I really don't know his complete situation. All I know is what the doctors have told me. We're still taking tests to see what's going to happen. I've been thorugh injuries before. I kind of know what it takes to get healthy. Obviously, I never hurt my hip before, but I'm not really that worried about it. It's going to get better. It's just a matter of time. I'm more upset that I'm missing games.
"This is what I've worked for, an opportunity to play a lot and start, and I'm missing that. I'm not really worried about me going through the same thing that Bo Jackson has gone through."
The loss of Sherrard is a big blow to the Giants. He was the team's deep threat, the leading receiver (24 receptions for 433 yards and 2 touchdowns) and one of Phil Simms's favorite targets. As a deep threat, Sherrard helped open up the running game. The Giants have rushed for 164.5 yards a game, the best in the National Football League.
Without Sherrard, the Giants will go more to Ed McCaffrey and Chris Calloway. They hope these players will help fill the void the way Lewis Tillman has done when Rodney Hampton went down. They may also activate Keith Crawford from the practice squad.
"They're good receivers," Sherrard said. "That's one thing, under the limited playing time, they've proven that they can do good things. It's just a matter of opportunity. We're still a running team. We run the ball constantly, and the way Rodney and Lewis have been running it makes it that much easier for receivers to get open. So I think Chris and Ed will do a great job." EXTRA POINTS
Fullback JARROD BUNCH worked out today for the first time in three weeks, apparently fully recovered from a viral infection that caused severe coughing attacks. He is expected to play against the Jets on Oct. 31. . . . RODNEY HAMPTON will probably be listed as doubtful for the game. . . . The Giants are off until Sunday.
Photo: Giants receiver Mike Sherrard, who suffered a dislocated hip during Sunday's game against the Eagles, leaving Giants Stadium yesterday. (Associated Press)


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Making timely and informed decisions, keeping pace with the shifting trends in education and employment is important for youth to succeed in their lives.
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EDEX is a multi-stake holder 'Social Responsibility' initiative facilitated by the Royal College Union - the alumni of Royal College, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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EDEX Expo is the longest running, largest and most comprehensive National Higher Education Exhibition and Job Fair in Sri Lanka held annually as a twin event in Colombo and Kandy. Depth of choices, options and opportunities in post- secondary education including professional, technical & vocational training and tertiary education within Sri Lanka and overseas are showcased at EDEX Expo.
EDEX Mid Year Expo is held annually focusing on Post Advanced Level students to offer valuable insights on further education and training options.
EDEX Job Fair is held concurrently with EDEX Expo, EDEX Job Fair is a unique platform to help youth and employers alike to find the right-fit for jobs on offer by facilitating personal interaction between job seekers and employers.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Following is the list of nominees for the 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards announced Monday in Nashville. The awards will be presented May 15 in Las Vegas.
Entertainer of the Year: Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, George Strait.
Top Male Vocalist: Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Keith Urban.
Top Female Vocalist: Sara Evans, Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood.
Top Vocal Group: Diamond Rio, Emerson Drive, Little Big Town, Lonestar, Rascal Flatts.
Top Vocal Duo: Big & Rich, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Sugarland, the Wreckers.
Top New Male Vocalist: Rodney Atkins, Craig Morgan, Chris Young.
Top New Female Vocalist: Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift.
Top New Duo or Vocal Group: Heartland, Little Big Town, the Wreckers
Album of the Year: "Hillbilly Deluxe," Brooks & Dunn; "It Just Comes Natural," George Strait; "Me and My Gang," Rascal Flatts; "Some Hearts," Carrie Underwood; "These Days," Vince Gill.
Single Record of the Year: "Before He Cheats," Carrie Underwood; "Give It Away," George Strait; "I Loved Her First," Heartland; "What Hurts the Most," Rascal Flatts; "Would You Go with Me," Josh Turner.
Song of the Year: "Amarillo Sky," Jason Aldean; "Before He Cheats," Carrie Underwood; "Give It Away," George Strait; "If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)," Rodney Atkins; "Would You Go With Me," Josh Turner.
Video of the Year: "8th of November," Big & Rich; "Amarillo Sky," Jason Aldean; "Before He Cheats," Carrie Underwood; "Hillbilly Deluxe," Brooks & Dunn; "Seashores of Old Mexico," George Strait.
Vocal Event of the Year: "Building Bridges," Brooks & Dunn with Vince Gill & Sheryl Crow; "I Don't Want to," Ashley Monroe & Ronnie Dunn; "Me and God," Josh Turner featuring Dr. Ralph Stanley; "Politically Uncorrect," Gretchen Wilson featuring Merle Haggard; "That's How They Do It in Dixie," Hank Williams Jr. with Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich and Van Zant.
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