Writing cliches to avoid

Clichés are everywhere in fiction writing, especially amongst new writers, so it's super important to know these clichés so you can avoid them. This post highlights the main 4 clichés often used by new writers so you know which ones NOT to use.

Haven’t been posting here loyally because I’ve been sick as a dog. Heh…which brings to mind the issue of clichés. In specific, dog clichés! In teaching, I often use the “raining cats and dogs” snoozer to help students figure out how to recognize a cliché: if you can say the first few words and the […]

Top 200 Well-Known Cliches

Discover the 10 worst young adult tropes in fiction and how to avoid them! From "the reluctant chosen one" to sassy brats, author Jenna Moreci exposes the pitfalls of these tired clichés found so often in YA fiction. Perfect for aspiring writers and fans of YA literature, this post will help you steer clear of some major writing mistakes. #YAfiction #writingtips #clichés #JennaMoreci #youngadultbooks #novelwriting #fictionwriting #amwriting #shutupandwritethebook

You are eager to begin writing, but you don't want your story to be boring and predictable. You want to write something fresh, intriguing, compelling. This article will describe some common fantasy clichés and how to avoid them. Avoid...

I hate when i see cliches in writing! Definitely gonna avoid these cliches

Groan-inducing clichés weaken the dramatic and imaginative impact of a story. Read common clichés and how to avoid cliché in plot, setting and character.

15 overused tropes in YA fiction