In his poem “The Task” (1785), William Cowper said, “Variety is the very spice of life. That gives it all its flavor.” That concept remains strong today.
Some like it hot. Some like it not. But most of us don’t like the same thing all the time. If we know that and want to please our readers, we need to look at our favorite expressions, being careful not to use them too much.
Cheryl St.John says, “My life is way too boring to write from personal experience.” What we know is a wonderful start, but we dare not stop there.
Observe what others are doing and saying, and you’ll have an unlimited source of fresh and tasty expressions that will keep readers turning the pages.
Write with a little hot and a little not, and Goldilocks will say, “This is just right.”
