Random Writing Tips – Using common words for weird things

Over a year ago, I wrotea post on why writers should Chill on the weird words.  The basic idea, is if you jump right into astory and have characters drinking regilum and eating roasted glarthen all incelebration of Clathenmas Eve, you’ll end up with a lot of readers who are moreconfused than engrossed in the story.  Usingweird words isn’t bad, it’s pretty standard in fantasy and