Apr 25, 2012

V is for Verbs

One of my flaws in first drafts is passive writing. Weak verbs slow down the pace. Want a better way to say 'walking', 'looked' or 'sadly'? Check out this list of active verbs. It's a treasure!

6 comments:

  1. RHYTHM AND RHYMEApril 25, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Thanks for the tip.

    Yvonne.

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  2. Youmna09April 25, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    that was informative
    Thanks:)....Great post :)

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  3. Denise Covey April 25, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    I need this. I'm aware of my passive tendency and have to rearrange a lot of my sentences in edits.

    Thanks!

    Denise

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  4. AnonymousApril 26, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Great letter V post. Thank you for sharing the link.

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  5. UnknownApril 26, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    What a list. THank you.

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  6. Tara TylerApril 27, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    thanks for the list! i need all help i can acquire!

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