QUESTION: Readers complain I use some words too much. “Porch” and “door” are two major offenders.
If you overuse "porch" and “door," you may want to vary your settings, or you are writing too many useless steps when your character is moving around. He can go from the crime scene to his kitchen having coffee with his wife without every step detailed. The magic of transitions.
Pro Tip from a Writing Teacher: Over-used words say as much or more about other writing problems than it does your vocabulary. For example, words like "suddenly" mean you really need to work on your tight viewpoint in action moments.
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