There are a great many rules when it comes to good writing. Many a word count has been written explaining them in infinitesimal detail. Generally, however, the best way to explain the rules is with a little humour. Humour being generally the best way to make a serious point or two at any time. So here is the list of do’s and don’t that should be pinned to the wall above of every writer’s desk some days…

• 1. Avoid Alliteration. Always.
• 2. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with.
• 3. Avoid cliches like the plague. They’re old hat.
• 4. Comparisons are as bad as cliches.
• 5. Be more or less specific.
• 6. Writers should never generalise.
• Seven. Be consistent.
• 8. Don’t be redundant; don’t use more words than necessary; it’s highly superfluous
• 9. Who needs rhetorical questions?
• 10. Exaggeration is a million times worse than understatement
• 11. Avoid carefully, prudently and judiciously the overuse of adverbs
• 12. Avoid writing lists