The Seven Deadly Sins of Writing: Common Pitfalls of Prose . . . and How to Avoid Them

**A book editor with decades of publishing experience shows writers how to avoid mistakes in this quick, whimsical guide.** This concise guidebook borrows the idea of the Seven Deadly Sins from the Middle Ages and applies it to the craft of writing—revealing seven "Deadly Don'ts" that the author, a veteran book editor, has encountered time and time again in writers' work. In addition to showing you how to avoid those all-too-common mistakes, she provides a "Divine Do" for each, offering useful take-aways writers can use to communicate more clearly and effectively, whether they're working on a masterpiece-in-progress or just want to sharpen their everyday writing skills. A whimsical approach to correcting common “pitfalls of prose” that any writer can use to grow in their craft—and write like a pro every time.