Exaggeration is a billion times worse than
understatement.
Don't never use a double negative.
capitalize every sentence and remember always end it
with point
Do not put statements in the negative form.
Verbs have to agree with their subjects.
Proofread carefully to see if you words out.
If you reread your work, you can find on rereading a
great deal of repetition can be avoided by rereading and editing.
A writer must not shift your point of view.
And don't start a sentence with a conjunction.
(Remember, too, a preposition is a terrible word to end a sentence with.)
Don't overuse exclamation marks!!
Place pronouns as close as possible, especially in
long sentences, as of 10 or more words, to the irantecedents.
Writing carefully, dangling participles must be
avoided.
If any word is improper at the end of a sentence, a
linking verb is.
Take the bull by the hand and avoid mixing metaphors.
Avoid trendy locutions that sound flaky.
Everyone should be careful to use a singular pronoun
with singular nouns in their writing.
Always pick on the correct idiom.
The adverb always follows the verb.
Avoid cliches like the plague;
They're old hat; seek viable alternatives.
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