Some wonderful advice to writers by H. P. Lovecrat
'Study the King James Bible': H. P. Lovecraft's Advice to Aspiring Writers - Maria Popova - The Atlantic
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/01/study-the-king-james-bible-h-p-lovecrafts-advice-to-aspiring-writers/267095/
Although some of what were once serious composition errors have become common and acceptable speech, overall this is excellent advice to any who aspire to write -- especially those writing fanfic, which exemplifes some of the most godawful, stupid, ignorant, and unreadable prose that ever disgraced the arts of communication.
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/01/study-the-king-james-bible-h-p-lovecrafts-advice-to-aspiring-writers/267095/
Although some of what were once serious composition errors have become common and acceptable speech, overall this is excellent advice to any who aspire to write -- especially those writing fanfic, which exemplifes some of the most godawful, stupid, ignorant, and unreadable prose that ever disgraced the arts of communication.