Review: Write This Not That
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 1, 2013
Sue does a great job of explaining all the different ways an author can ruin his or her book for the reader. She gives good solid examples with a clear explanation for the reason not to use the things she mentions.With her background as an author and editor, she has the experience to back what she wrote. If someone is an aspiring author then grab this book study it and watch for those things she mentions. Authors are readers also. We don't want to read something that we'd rather toss out the door than keep on a shelf to reread later.She mentions as an example the different terms used for carbonated drinks depending on where you're from even what country could make a difference, I think. I'm from Texas where we usually say I'm going to get a "Coke" can I get you something. I might be going to grab a diet drink, or a root beer or something else but I say I need a "coke". I've heard it called pop, and I've noticed I say soda a lot now also. It creeps in from other places. So, if you're writing a book grab Sue's book and see how not to turn off readers. Not to mention the editors and agents that will check it along the way.Thanks Sue for the advice and suggestions. I shall endeavor to avoid many of those items you mentioned when writing.