Basic Mistakes

We all make them, mistakes that seem obvious . . . afterward. As the words are flowing and ideas are popping in our head like kernels of corn floating in hot grease, we fall into them, naturally. Writer's Digest came up with a short list of 8 Basic Writing Blunders. I could add to the list, but at the risk of embarrassing myself, I'll pass only these eight on to you. It's good stuff; a great reminder about how important it is to be concise and not over-state the obvious.