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Common Mistakes in Fanfiction (And How to Fix Them) by WraithCharmer
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06 May 2022
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We all make mistakes. Even the best of us, authors who have been writing for years, slip up. That being said, I’ve noticed a lot of writers, particularly young ones or newbies, taking a shot in the dark with spelling, grammar, and general formatting. While they should be applauded for sticking with their stories, these mistakes can frustrate readers and turn them away from a solid story. How many of us have clicked into a fic, only to leave when we find one big wall of text? How many of us have physically recoiled at an inappropriate synonym or substitution, the phrase snapping us out of the story and haunting us long after we’ve finished reading?
For those writers who are starting out, inexperienced, or simply unsure, here are a few things I’ve noticed.
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