Writing Tools: WEbook Writing Secrets
Advice about Adverbs
By Anowalk
If you find yourself using an excessive amount of adverbs,
take a look at your verbs. Often, you can
tighten your writing by
dropping adverbs and picking a more powerful verb. Adverbs have a time and
a place, but they shouldn't shoulder work that could be done by your verbs.
Need proof?
"Alex knocked loudly." vs. "Alex hammered his fist against the door." Which sentence packs more punch?
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