Writer’s Wisdom -Rule #40- Don’t Overuse Negatives

Writer’s Wisdom -Rule #40- Don’t Overuse Negatives “Yes, you see 6he contradiction in those three words, but the rule is written that way so you won’t forget.  Negatives have their place sometimes, to create a dark mood or contradictory tone. But remember that the psychological effects of ‘no’ are cumulative. They build subliminally and can wear down an audience.”


Taken from The Writer’s Book of Wisdom - 101 Rules for Mastering Your Craft, by Steven Taylor Goldsberry, (http://www.amazon.com/The-Writers-Boo...)