A while ago, I agreed to read a fantasy novel on a friend's recommendation (name of friend and novel blocked for reasons that will become obvious.

This book, a debut by someone who had only recently gotten interested in writing, had some interesting premises--a bold setting, a cast of colorful characters, a unique twist on tried-and-true fantasy tropes...

... And I made it three chapters in before deciding to set it down for good.

It turns out that you need more than good ingredients to make a good book!

In this author's case, her tone was wildly inconsistent and ranged from Miltonic grand style to puns and overt gimmicky-ness over the course of a few paragraphs.

That problem is far more common than you might think. If you're new at writing and want to dodge this and other common problems, check out my post below for a start.

🗒️ The Top 5 Sins of Debut Authors

Most people dream of writing a book at some point in their lives, but very few sit down and complete the task.

Out of those...

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Enjoy,

Amanda Clemmer