The One Writing Mistake Editors Can’t Stand—And You’re Probably Making It Right Now
Ever notice how Taylor Swift’s lyrics flow so effortlessly, even when she tosses in what editors call a “writing faux pas”? It’s almost like she has a free pass to bend the rules—and yet when the rest of us try similar tricks, we often end up sounding clunky or amateurish. As someone who’s been neck-deep in editing for a decade, I can honestly say that one particular quirk keeps popping up everywhere, especially in T-Swift’s songs. It drove me nuts for a while until I finally pinpointed it—and let me tell you, it’s something that can trip up even seasoned writers. So, what is this sneaky little slip-up that Taylor gets away with but you probably can’t? Spoiler alert: it’s passive voice. Brace yourself as we dive into why passive voice irks editors and how to spot it—even in the most poetic of lines. LEARN MORE.
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