Category Archives: Bad Writing Advice

Dialog Tags- The Next Bugaboo in Bad Writing Advice

Posted on December 18, 2016 by JulianneQJohnson

Popular styles in novel writing change with the passing seasons. For example, back in the day, adverbs ending in ‘ly’ were all the rage and sprinkled liberally throughout a story. Nowadays these sorts of adverbs are not in style, and … Continue reading →

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Bad Romance Writing Advice

Posted on November 19, 2016 by JulianneQJohnson

There are a bazillion articles about how to write–and how not to write–a romance novel. Romance sells. Annually, it is a billion dollar industry. According to the Romance Writers of America, 32% of trade paperbacks sold are romance novels, and … Continue reading →

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Beta Readers and You (How Not to be a Dick)

Posted on May 29, 2016 by JulianneQJohnson

I’ve recently finished my fourth book, and beta readers are on my mind. While it is always a good idea to have a stranger read your book, our first beta readers are often friends and family. Here’s some thoughts on the matter. Continue reading →

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Sometimes “Show Don’t Tell” is BS

Posted on August 6, 2014 by JulianneQJohnson

My third book, Descending, has been out at some publishers. I got a rejection on one partial a while back, and it had a little feedback attached. I don’t often get feedback from anyone, so I was excited at first. … Continue reading →

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Grammar vs Creative License

Posted on November 9, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Today’s post comes from some comments I’ve read both here and on the writing forum I frequent. It can cause arguments, so let me get one thing straight from the beginning—I believe with all my heart that each one of … Continue reading →

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Bad Writing Advice

Posted on September 15, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Like all professions, and especially in the arts, when you participate there is always a plethora of people and even masters of creation who have loads of advice to give the uninitiated. Veritable loads of advice.  Some of it useful, … Continue reading →

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