Thou Shalt Not: 14 Prose Death-Traps

Categories: Craft | Fiction | Fundamentals | Writing

Avoid the mistakes that can sink a manuscript. John Lescroart walks through 14 common writing traps and shares practical tips to sharpen your prose, strengthen your craft, and keep readers turning the pages.

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