It’s February, and of course that means Valentine’s Day. A time for love, romance, and . . . awesome blunders.

Last month we listed several ways to improve your manuscript, and now we’re going to share some blunders from manuscripts we’ve received. (To those of you who have submitted to us, don’t worry. We promise we won’t name any names.)

When writing a romance, you know how important it is to choose the right words for all those magnificent moments leading up to when the hero and heroine fall madly in love. Well, here are a few examples of what not to say.

Her eyes glowed like golf balls. (This person will never write for us!)

His erection sprang from his crotch. (Wait! Wait! Don’t let it get away!)

Her hair tumbled toward the ground. (What a spectacular fall.)

“ There’s nothing for you to fear,” he whispered, his mouth never breaking contact with hers. (Did the sound come out his ears?)

Happy Valentine’s Day! And remember to double-check your manuscript for any awesome blunders . . . or your work just might end up in our next Editor’s Corner.

The Editors

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