It’s pet peeve time again and today, I want to talk about rhythm. Rhythm is important in a story. As the writer, you need to be able to strike a balance between action scenes and slower-paced interludes. Of course, key plot scenes are often more interesting and will keep the audience entertained. This leads to the dangerous tendency of going from one sub-plot to the next without ever stopping in…

Most of the pet peeves I’ve mentioned until now were tropes or plot devices. Today’s will be a little different. As a writer, it’ll come as no surprise that I am following an assortment of writing advice blogs and Facebook groups. In these groups, people will sometimes post something and ask for the community’s opinion on the piece. This is where I discovered one of my biggest style pet…

Name your top three pet peeves. We all have those little things that get under our skin—those minor annoyances that, while seemingly insignificant to others, have the uncanny ability to disrupt our peace. Pet peeves, though often trivial, are a fascinating glimpse into our personal preferences and tolerances. Whether it’s a common grievance or something unique to your personality, naming your…

1️⃣ Chewing of pen 2️⃣ Snoring 3️⃣ Leaving the house untidy Name your top three pet peeves.