Snucking Threw the Poring Reign: Mechanical Errors in Writing (Part Two) by John Robert Marlow
As mentioned in Part One, writing mechanics are dull, but essential—like checking the oil and brake fluid when you’d rather be cruising down the coast. You can’t do one without keeping an eye …

Snucking Threw the Poring Reign: Mechanical Errors in Writing (Part One) by John Robert Marlow
“Mechanical errors” have to do with the nuts and bolts of writing. If concept is your flashy car, plot the engine, characters the driver and passengers—then story mechanics are the fasteners holding your …

Repeat Offenders: Why Repetition is Bad Bad Bad by John Robert Marlow
PETE & REPETE
There’s an old joke that goes like this:
“Pete and Repete sat on a fence. Pete fell off. Who was left?”
“Repete”
“Pete and Repete sat on a fence. Pete fell off. Who was left…?”
The joke …