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You don\u2019t have to be a professional grammarian to write well. Many of the world\u2019s bestselling authors will happily admit their spelling skills aren\u2019t as impeccable as fans might think. Editors<\/a> and proofreaders<\/a> can help you polish your prose, and modern spell- and grammar-checking software can flag many common errors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet they won\u2019t catch everything, and nobody knows your work better than you. Too many mistakes will harm your ability to get your point across effectively. Furthermore, learning the top errors to watch out for ensures your prose is as strong and eloquent <\/a>as possible.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re just starting your manuscript<\/a> or editing your first draft<\/a>, keep the following 12 tips<\/em> in mind. These errors are common across genres and can weaken even the best works if they\u2019re not fixed before publication.<\/span><\/p>\n

[1] Improper Apostrophes<\/b><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s get these out of the way first. Misused or missing apostrophes are among the most common errors in all forms of writing, from Internet comments to published novels. They\u2019re some of the trickiest to find when proofreading, which means you\u2019ll have to be careful when writing your first draft<\/a>. Remember:<\/span><\/p>\n

[*]<\/strong> “You\u2019re” is short for “you are.” “Your” means “belonging to you.”<\/span><\/p>\n

[*]<\/strong> “It\u2019s” is the abbreviated form of “it is.” “Its” means “belonging to it.”<\/p>\n

[*]<\/strong> “They\u2019re” is the abbreviation of “they are.” “Their” means “belonging to them,” and “there” is an adverb for place or position.<\/p>\n

[*]<\/strong> “Should\u2019ve” and “could\u2019ve” are abbreviations of “should have” and “could have,” respectively. “Should of” and “could of” are always incorrect.<\/p>\n

Spell check won\u2019t catch or fix these errors in all cases, and even a professional proofreader can miss these mistakes on a first read. Keep the rules in mind when you\u2019re writing to reduce editing<\/a> later.<\/p>\n

[2] Commonly Misused Words<\/b><\/h3>\n

Much like the abused apostrophes, professional writers<\/a> mix up these words from time to time. A quick review is always helpful.<\/p>\n

[*]\u00a0<\/strong>Who \/ Whom:<\/b> “Who” is for the subject of the sentence; “whom” refers to the direct object. “Who is your favorite artist?” is correct, because the answer would be the subject: “Michelangelo is my favorite artist.” “Whom did you speak to yesterday?” is correct because your reply would be “I spoke to him\/her yesterday.” When in doubt, phrase the sentence as a question or answer to see which works naturally.<\/span><\/p>\n

[*]\u00a0<\/strong>Affect \/ Effect:<\/b> Generally, “affect” is used as a verb, while “effect” is a noun. There are certain instances where “effect” is used as a verb, such as when you “effect change.” Avoid using such phrases when in doubt.<\/span><\/p>\n

[*]\u00a0<\/strong>Everyday \/ Every Day:<\/b> The single word is an adjective referring to something that happens regularly \u2014 as in, “an everyday occurrence.” Split into two, it\u2019s an adjective <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>a noun, meaning “each day.”<\/span><\/p>\n

[*]\u00a0<\/strong>Insure \/ Ensure:<\/b> State Farm and Metlife <\/span>insure<\/span><\/i> people and products in case something happens to them. You <\/span>ensure <\/span><\/i>success every time you follow these writing tips.<\/span><\/p>\n

[3] Too Many Adverbs<\/b><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no reason to remove every adverb from your writing. Adverbs only become tiresome<\/a> when they don\u2019t add anything to the sentence \u2014 or when a strong verb, adjective, or noun could replace them.<\/span><\/p>\n

To “say loudly” is far worse than to “shout,” and “incredibly pretty” carries the same meaning as “beautiful.” Be particularly careful when working with dialogue tags. Many writers are hesitant to use the simple word “said” because it seems repetitive. In fact, readers tend to skip over dialogue tags and focus on what\u2019s inside the quotation marks instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to cut every word that ends in “-ly” from your writing, but it helps to run a search for adverbs when you\u2019re finished writing. Make sure each one adds something crucial to the sentence that would be missing without the word.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Your readers are smart. They can gather your meaning without having to be hand-held with a plethora of adverbs.<\/span><\/p>\n

[4] Using Words Like “Plethora.”<\/b><\/h3>\n

Even if you didn\u2019t have to look up the word in the last sentence above, you should still strive to avoid advanced-level vocabulary. Every time you use a word the reader doesn\u2019t know, you risk losing their attention. Even technical writing should keep to specific industry terms \u2014 not SAT vocabulary that most people haven\u2019t studied since high school.<\/span><\/p>\n

The average American reads at a 7th-grade level<\/span><\/a>, which means clear, simple writing works better in almost all cases. Thesaurus words are great for showing off, but don\u2019t do much else.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unless you\u2019re certain your audience will enjoy reading a relatively obscure word like, say, “quotidian” or “distaff,” try to limit your vocabulary to those words and terms your readers will be familiar with. You\u2019ll enjoy a wider readership and have more time to focus on building ideas and themes instead of vocab lists.<\/p>\n

[5] Too Much Passive Voice<\/b><\/h3>\n

If there\u2019s one thing editors watch out for above all else, it\u2019s passive voice. This common error is particularly insidious since it\u2019s easy to spot yet hard to avoid.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the subject of your sentence isn\u2019t clear, or is undefined, you\u2019re likely using passive voice, and should rephrase your words to make them more effective. Passive voice can work when the subject is unknown, as in “the cookies were eaten while I was away.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also emphasize a person\u2019s lack of agency in a situation through passive voice. “Cleaning was a daily chore for Cinderella” carries a different meaning than, \u201cCinderella cleaned every day”\u2014one that shows her lack of control in her life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from these specific situations, passive voice weakens your prose and often creates a vague image in the reader\u2019s mind. For exciting books, active voice works best.<\/span><\/p>\n

[6] Dangling Modifiers<\/b><\/h3>\n

What does it mean for a modifier to dangle? Essentially, if you use a descriptive phrase after a noun that the phrase <\/span>doesn\u2019t <\/span><\/i>describe, you\u2019ve got a dangling modifier, and it needs to be rephrased. Passive voice often accompanies a dangling modifier \u2014 all the more reason to look out for both.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at the following example:<\/span><\/p>\n

“Despite trying his best, the test results were poor.”<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This seems to imply the test tried its best, and that the test has a gender \u2014 both of which are unlikely.<\/p>\n

Rephrased, the sentence should be:<\/span><\/p>\n

“Despite trying his best, Jacob did poorly on the test.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This isn\u2019t just a matter of improving your writing. Dangling leads to miscommunications that can cause some serious issues. It\u2019s all the more reason to avoid passive voice and make sure your subjects stay front and center.<\/p>\n

[7] Comma Splices<\/b><\/h3>\n

Some forms of writing are stricter than others when it comes to proper comma use. Unless you\u2019re writing abstract poetry, however, you\u2019ll want to avoid comma splices in all of your writing.<\/p>\n

Comma splices happen when authors try to write the way they talk. In normal conversation, two separate ideas may be connected by a brief pause.<\/p>\n

“I read a book, he watched TV.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

These are two separate thoughts that should not be separated by a comma. Instead, add a coordinating conjunction, or use a period to separate the sentence into two.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I read a book, and he watched TV.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Or:<\/p>\n

“I read a book. He watched TV.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The meaning may differ depending on whether you use a conjunction or a period. A comma splice isn\u2019t a stylistic choice; it\u2019s a syntax error that needs to be removed.<\/p>\n

[8] Subject-Verb Agreement<\/b><\/h3>\n

We all know how to conjugate verbs depending on the subject, at least when it comes to simple sentences. When the subject is vague or indefinite, even professional writers<\/a> end up making mistakes.<\/p>\n

Typically, errors with subject-verb agreement happen because of indefinite nouns. Words like “each,” “nothing,” and “somebody” are singular, while words that refer to more than one undefined subject like “both,” “many,” or “few” are plural.<\/p>\n

For example:<\/p>\n

“Each person <\/span>is<\/span><\/i> sitting at the table. Many <\/span>are <\/span><\/i>wondering when the food will arrive.”<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Always keep track of the main subject of a sentence. A mid-sentence phrase doesn\u2019t change the original subject.<\/p>\n

“The <\/span>theory <\/b>described in all of our textbooks <\/span>is <\/span><\/i>outdated.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“All of the <\/span>people <\/b>at the supermarket <\/span>are <\/span><\/i>shopping.”<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Some collective nouns can be tricky. “Committee,” for example, is singular, but “staff” is plural. When in doubt, highlight the potential error so your editor or proofreader can double-check the proper use.<\/p>\n

[10] Wordiness<\/b><\/h3>\n

Wordiness, or verbose language, is a growing problem in all genres. Prose padded with needless extra words<\/a> takes too long to get to the point and exhausts the reader\u2019s attention span.<\/p>\n

Watch out for the following phrases in your own writing. Try to use shorter substitutions<\/a> whenever possible:<\/p>\n

[*]<\/strong> Due to the fact that <\/span>\u2192<\/span> Because<\/span><\/p>\n

[*]<\/strong> For the purpose of <\/span>\u2192<\/span> To<\/span><\/p>\n

[*]<\/strong> She is a woman who is <\/span>\u2192<\/span> She is<\/span><\/p>\n

[*]\u00a0<\/strong>In spite of the fact that <\/span>\u2192<\/span> Although<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

These are just a few of the many examples we\u2019ve all seen abused in books and online. You may have to hit a certain word count in your writing, but any unnecessary words are edited out later anyway. Give your reader stronger content and more detail before you resort to writing something redundant like “7 a.m. in the morning<\/a>” or the dreaded “Absolutely completely.”<\/p>\n

[10] Ambiguous Antecedents<\/b><\/h3>\n

Despite the pleasant alliteration, this pronoun-related error frustrates readers and editors alike.<\/span><\/p>\n

An antecedent is the noun a pronoun refers to, and usually appears earlier in the sentence. Antecedents are ambiguous when one pronoun could refer to two or more antecedents.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example:<\/b><\/p>\n

“The larger man only had a knife, but the smaller one held a gun. He stared at Alan with his beady eyes and smiled.”<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The “he” that begins the second sentence could refer to either man in the first. “Alan” might even be one of the men. These kinds of sentences are common in fiction, but appear in non-fiction as well. In both cases, readers are at a loss for who\u2019s doing what.<\/p>\n

Only use pronouns when you\u2019re sure the reference is clear. Otherwise, reformat your words to ensure consistency. Don\u2019t be afraid to reuse a name instead of a pronoun. It\u2019s better to be repetitive than it is to be ambiguous.<\/p>\n

[11] Split Infinitives<\/b><\/h3>\n

Despite what your high school teacher may have told you, split infinitives are not grammatically incorrect. They\u2019re allowed by the murky rules of English, but editors and proofreaders nonetheless strike them from manuscripts.<\/p>\n

An infinitive is the base form of a verb, written with “to.” There are a handful of cases where a split infinitive works. <\/span>Star Trek<\/span><\/i>\u2019s famous “to boldly go” is more memorable than “to go boldly.” They\u2019re also common in advertising, where copywriters may promise to more than triple your sales, or to greatly increase your income.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re certain your split infinitive gets your meaning across better than any other phrasing, keep it in your work. Otherwise, readers are more comfortable seeing “to” directly attached to the verb. Rephrasing a split infinitive adds emphasis.<\/span><\/p>\n

[12] Was \/ Were Misuse<\/b><\/h3>\n

The final item on our list is one of the easiest to correct, and one of the more frequently misused. English speakers tend to overuse “was” when speaking in the first-person, using the word for both past tense and subjunctive.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at two examples:<\/b><\/p>\n

“I was studying at the library yesterday.” \u2014 Correct!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“If I was hungry, I would have gone to the cafe instead.” \u2014 Incorrect.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The first sentence is correct. The second refers to a hypothetical situation. Therefore, the “was” should be “were.”<\/p>\n

These errors don\u2019t happen with plural subjects since “were” is correct in both past tense and subjunctive. Third-person singular follows the same rule for first-person singular.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We wish it <\/span>were <\/span><\/i>easier to create flawless, effective writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re struggling with some of these errors, just remember that all authors make mistakes. With practice, you\u2019ll find these rules second-nature in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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