This is a case of dangling modifier. A dangling modifier is to the literary eye as a stinking corpse is to the nose.
I'm a bit of a fatalist, so predetermination is my cup of tea.
The semicolon is overrated if you ask me, and is something you can very well do without in fiction. There's nothing wrong with prolix sentences,...
The use of ellipsis is very controversial. Find a reputed writing manual, look up the rule concerning its usage and stick with it. Bear in mind...
So grammar and vobucalary of putative writing manuals and dictionaries respectively are to be ignored according to you? Yes, there are rules and...
Knowing the correct usage of "that" or "which" is not what differentiate an amateur from a professional or good fiction writings from mediocre...
They are basically interchangeable as someone pointed out...but with a slight distinction. Use "that" when the modifier ("is beautiful" in your...
Definitely my type. [IMG] Also have a weak spot for Pink, even though she's a tad masculine. [IMG]
Happy to be among writers. I write dark fantasy and thrillers and hope to learn a lot from this community.
It is not the clauses that determine whether a semi-colon or colon should be used or not...rather, the general meanings of the clauses are...
Separate names with a comma.