Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It’s like a stuck record. The ear demands some ...

Don’t: Forget to keep sentence variety in mind! Overusing periods to break up sentences or repetitive use of commas and conjunctions greatly affects the style of your writing. Don’t: Default to ...

Using a variety of sentences can help you to create pace and tension in your writing. Experiment with different sentence lengths and types to build atmosphere, mood and suspense.