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I am on page 16 of the novel writing thread. I know I am going slow but I am doing every extra reading and exercise you suggest (as I go) - if I can. Not to mention my regular writing and research.
On page 16 you are talking about "and then". When I changed my manuscript over to microsoft word from wordperfect the grammar check was on. It constantly recommended changing "then" to "and then", and being the trusting person I am, I just automatically figured the computer knew better than me. Now you are saying I should go back and change it back to "then" or should I not use that adverb or what exactly would you suggest?
I personally thought it sounded better without the "and", but then again I am a hick and most of us tend to talk a little different from the rest of the world. Although I do try NOT to write as I talk - as I am supposed to be an educated hillbilly...lol
I feel like I am never going to get through that thread!!!
~~Tammy
On page 16 you are talking about "and then". When I changed my manuscript over to microsoft word from wordperfect the grammar check was on. It constantly recommended changing "then" to "and then", and being the trusting person I am, I just automatically figured the computer knew better than me. Now you are saying I should go back and change it back to "then" or should I not use that adverb or what exactly would you suggest?
I personally thought it sounded better without the "and", but then again I am a hick and most of us tend to talk a little different from the rest of the world. Although I do try NOT to write as I talk - as I am supposed to be an educated hillbilly...lol
I feel like I am never going to get through that thread!!!
~~Tammy