: Re: Sentence Variety Writers always talk about the importance of sentence variety in writing, but they never say which sentence type one should use for a specific scenario. So when do I use simple,

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To answer your question, I'd suggest that you go with the flow, the rhythm of the sentences you create. Try establishing a rhyme scheme for your sentences when you use certain words. I tend to do this when I use the word, "then." For instance, in dialogue, I have always had the habit in doing the following:

"Wow!" He says.

My friends nods.

"Wow!" He then says again.

My friend has a certain look in his eye, a look of skepticism.

Sometimes, I would do this:

"He then lifts the cup but before he does - SPLAT! He puts the cup down to then..."

There's a rhythm to this sentence when I use the word, "then."

Almost parallel.

Some readers, about one person, didn't like my use of the word then but they were just trying to find something wrong with my writing to justify me paying them more. I heard of their scheme by a friend. I have thus ignored their feedback and found a person who gave me honest and sincere feedback without trying to stiff me for money. They said my use of the word, "then," didn't distract from the story. My sentence structure was 5 out of 5 she told me, assessing, but she did point it out in another story I wrote. I trust her feedback.

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