Do you overuse certain words too...?

[T.L.]

Haha, I love this group! <3

I've been in a fair few groups that talk about "writing in the active voice", and "conjunctions" and all manner of technical words.

I don't think about them in all honesty. I just write.
Maybe that's naughty and bad of me? Oh, just spank me! ;-p

[Annie, The Mistress]

Confession #2: I ain't a real author. I just like to write stuff. Sooo...

I'd have to google all those terms. Seriously. Which I will when someone "technical" comes to the group. Seriously. And, ummm, okay...

*spanks Miss (Princess?) TL**feels really awkward**gets over it*

#BeingAMistressIsHard

[Amanda]

Oh wow! Now we really are getting naughty up in here! Use the whip, Mistress Ann! *smirks*

I just write as well. The words sort of lead themselves. Plus, that's what editing is for....

And if you write, you're an author! Don't think otherwise, Mistress Ann.

[Annie, The Mistress]

I was carefully avoiding the whip but if y'all want it...

*cracks cat-o-nine tails*

Whip? Check.
Author? Check.
Editing? What the (view spoiler)[fluff (hide spoiler)] is that??

^_^

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

TL wrote: "I like (big) buts and I cannot lie ;)"

But... that's what I was gonna say! : D

[Groovy]

I have a "but" "and" problem, too. I also overuse: then (a lot! I should be ashamed of myself) And how many ways can you laugh or chuckle for heaven's sake? I spend a great deal of editing trying to show, not tell, in that area **aspirin time**

I've also learned something else: whenever you use "it", I find that you can delete it and substitute whatever "it" is describing. Do the rest of you find that to be true?

Annnnnd, I think it was Stephen King who wrote that you should use the ! very, very, very, very sparingly, if at all. The descriptive words you use should convey the emotions, not the !. And here's how he explained it:

Because if you use the exclamation point a lot! And I mean, a lot! If you put it at the end of every **##@%% explosive sentence!! It becomes annoying! And no one likes to be annoyed! Get it!!!!!

And guess what, people. I got it. You dig?

Oh, Annie, I looooovvveee ellipses...

[Annie, The Mistress]

Groovy wrote: "Oh, Annie, I looooovvveee ellipses..."

*fist bumps*

I'm VERY happy to hear that. Tee hee.

[Jane]

Annie wrote: "*spanks Miss (Princess?) TL**feels really awkward**gets over it*"

Hey, I'm the only princess around here! (ง︡'-'︠)ง

[Annie, The Mistress]

Jane wrote: "Hey, I'm the only princess around here! (ง︡'-'︠)ง"

Actually, yes, Yes, you are. Mostly cuz if I start giving everyone different titles, I'm gonna get soooo...

#Confused

[Jane]

Annie wrote: "Actually, yes, Yes, you are. Mostly cuz if I start giving everyone different titles, I'm gonna get soon...#Confused" you are just so amazingly super-duper wonderful!

I fixed it for you, Mistress Ann! And thanks for the compliment!! (✿◠‿◠)

[Annie, The Mistress]

My Princess has come so far...

*smiles proudly*

[Jane]

Mistress Ann, I learned from the best . . . you!!

[Annie, The Mistress]

That is scary awesome definitely scary. Tee hee.