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Shankar Kashyap is a historian, author, and visual artist based in the United Kingdom. A retired orthopaedic surgeon, he has published widely — from historical fiction inspired by the Harappan civilization and Rigvedic traditions, to poetry collections and true-crime narratives. His work blends rigorous research with narrative depth, offering readers both insight and immersive storytelling. Beyond the written word, Shankar is also a painter, with a body of oil and watercolour works exhibited locally in the UK and online in India. Through both his writing and painting, he explores history, culture, and the human experience, inviting audiences to see the world through a lens of curiosity, reflection, and artistry.

5 Common Writing Blunders that Can Annoy or Bore Our Readers

5 Common Writing Blunders that Can Annoy or Bore Our Readers.

This is a must read for all aspiring authors.  I wish some of the “established” authors had read this before producing some awful “classics”.

This is probably useful read for those book addicts as well.  Have you ever come across a book that you hate so much, but cant really tell why?  If you read this brilliant post by Kristen Lamb, it will all become clear.

Have you ever come across a bore in the friends new-year’s party who kept on and on about numerous people he or she had fights with in the past year!!  Now you will be able to recognise before they can launch into the second version.

2 responses to “5 Common Writing Blunders that Can Annoy or Bore Our Readers”

  1. Thanks for sharing these. I think the one about dumping the reader right in the middle of action is particularly apt. People are always saying to begin mid action – but I think that is actually really hard to pull off.

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