Anne asked Ron Scheer:

Ron, Yes, I would be happy to hear your writing tips! Anne

Ron Scheer ok, this is the third time I've tried to answer this question. For some reason I keep getting logged out.

so, some writing tips.

be concise. don't write "John could see...." instead write "John saw..."

avoid repeating words. if your talking about a window don't keep writing window use synonyms like opening, or portal

Don't write in first person, and in third person in the same novel. pick one and stick to it.

There are words you should use sparingly, Like "just, and very. also, try and keep the adverbs to a minimum.

Learn and understand the difference between showing and telling
here's and example

Telling: John wrecked his car.

Showing: A blue sedan rounded the corner in front of them. There wasn't time to do anything but hit the brakes. To late.... The screech of tires suddenly changed into the tortured scream of twisted metal....

showing will always use more words than telling.

that's all for now, but maybe another time I'll post a few more

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