#beginner mistakes

I wanted to finish all the quests I could before moving on, so I figured I would just go and then come back. It was late into the day in game but I thought it was a short distance and it wouldn't be a big deal.

The first clue should have been Ignis refusing to drive but I was alright just letting Noctis drive.

I only ended up half way to Galdin before an iron giant spawns in the middle of the road. The guys were all still babies in terms of level and they couldn't take on an iron giant, so I ditched the car in the middle of the road and the guys hauled ass on foot back to Hammerhead while iron giants were spawning behind the guys.

This is definitely something that is very prevalent in beginning/novice writers, and it’s a red flag of amateurism, but tense shifting is also fairly easy to fix.

So first, what is this? Tense shifting is when you switch between the present tense and past tense within a paragraph or scene. 

For example:

"I sprint down the trail without looking back. The guards are still chasing me. Three more miles. Only three more miles and then I can rest. I jumped at the sound of twigs breaking not five feet away. They're here. I thought."

In this example, the paragraph starts out in the present tense, and then shifts to the past tense. When it comes to writing, you need to choose which tense you're going to write in, either present or past (or possibly future? I honestly don't know if you can write a book in the future tense), and then you have to stick with it the whole way through.

Some things that are not tense shifting include: anything inside dialogue tags, switching between real time and flashbacks (though within flashbacks, it is still possible to tense shift), and comparing something that just happened to something that is currently happening. 

An example for the last point: 

"Sunlight crosses my face, streaming through the hole in the ceiling where the lightning struck during the fight.”

This is not tense shifting because the narrator is referencing something that had already happened at the time xe's narrating. 

So. How to find and get rid of tense shifting.

Beginners make beginner mistakes and that is normal. So, I’ve decided to help you fix those mistakes and see where you went wrong. Here are some beginner mistakes I see often:

1. Killing beneficial insects such as beneficial collectors like honey bees and butterflies. Also, insects that eat pests such as ladybugs and beetles and more. 2. The density of your flora or planting it too close to each other especially if you are developing on raised beds or on the ground. This actually happens when gardening beginners start to develop flowers from seeds and sowing seeds are too close to each other. 3. Allow Weeds to be developed - This is action is more laziness as opposed to mistakes. But sometimes novice gardeners will be happy to see some new plants grow. They do not realize that this can suck nutrients from the soil and lack of goals for your most important plants. 4. Pest Control - Pests need to be carefully identified and eliminated. Failure to eliminate such pests like white aphids and aphids and other insects can cause severe damage to you and your beautiful flowers. 5. Planting vegetation out of season or wrong type. Planting in your climate after expecting flowers or fruits can often be the end result in disappointment. When you need to grow something, start amassing key and vital knowledge about it. Planting or planting with the help of Googling about it and find the right time to plant by relying on you climate zone. 6. Either don’t prune or hesitate to prune at the right time to promote the great new growth.

Common Mistakes Beginners Make Without Proper Plans

Many beginners start woodworking with enthusiasm and basic tools. What often gets skipped is the plan. That missing step causes more problems than most people expect.

Lack of planning does not show up immediately. It appears halfway through a build, when something no longer fits or a piece has to be redone.

Here are some of the most common mistakes beginners make when they work without clear plans.

Guessing measurements instead of confirming them

One of the first mistakes is cutting wood based on estimates. A board that looks “about right” rarely is.

Small errors add up. One inaccurate cut can affect the entire structure. Without a plan that lists exact dimensions, beginners often end up trimming pieces multiple times or replacing them altogether.

Clear plans remove the guesswork before the saw ever touches the wood.

Building parts in the wrong order

Many projects fail because steps are done out of sequence.

Without a defined build order, beginners may attach pieces too early or block access to later steps. This leads to disassembly, frustration, and wasted time.

A proper plan shows what comes first, what waits, and why the sequence matters.

Overlooking structural support

Beginners often focus on how a project looks, not how it holds weight.

Without plans, it is easy to miss support braces, spacing rules, or load-bearing joints. The result may look fine at first but feel unstable over time.

Good plans explain where strength matters and how to achieve it.

Buying the wrong amount of material

Another common issue is purchasing wood without a cut list.

This usually leads to buying too much or too little. Too much means wasted money. Too little means interrupted work and mismatched boards later.

Plans help beginners know exactly what to buy before starting.

Losing motivation halfway through

Confusion kills momentum.

When beginners stop knowing what to do next, progress slows. Tools get put away. Projects sit unfinished.

Clear plans keep each step manageable and reduce the mental load that causes people to quit.

Learning slower than necessary

Woodworking teaches valuable skills, but learning is harder without structure.

Plans explain why parts fit together the way they do. Over time, this builds understanding, not just finished projects.

If you are exploring how structured layouts support better learning and fewer mistakes, this overview of woodworking plans explains why clarity matters at every stage: https://tedswoodwoking.com

Starting with clarity changes everything

Beginners do not need advanced skills to succeed. They need clear direction.

When plans are detailed and logical, mistakes decrease, confidence increases, and projects actually get finished.

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