Writing Clichés

Writing clichés are overused phrases in writing and can make the story seem unoriginal. You might notice they are some clichés you've seen in famous books, that are good. This is because they have original things to cover up the clichés. However for most writers it's best to steer away from these.

Some writing cliches include:

 * Love triangle: Two characters fighting over another and the predictable one is chosen.


 * The chosen one: You probably know what this is.


 * Abusive or neglectful parents: This is often used to explain a character's bad choices. However it can also create a personality if used right.


 * Love at first sight: It's pretty self explanatory, this often makes the romance seem silly, or cheesy, because the characters need to get to know each other first. It doesn't make much sense if the characters become soul mates before even knowing each other.
 * Opposite twins: Not used as much, but it's still a cliche. Sometimes they are identical with completely different styles, personalities, hair, ect. Other times it's just being completely different from each other. Opposite twins are usually side characters and they just fade into the background most of the time becoming character we used to see, and only there because of the opposite twin thing. Ex. One is: Kind, soft, shy, friendly The other is: Rude, harsh, out-spoken, hostile. One can have: blonde hair, green eyes The other can have: black hair, blue eyes