In today’s podcast the exceptional Jon Yang and I discuss:
-How carelessness with adverbs can take the punch out of good writing
-Some tried-and-true methods of improving descriptions with pacing and vocabulary
-Why “style” has to be earned
Learn how to avoid some common pitfalls, add realism to your writing, and of course, have a good laugh at my expense!
I enjoyed listening. I loved Jon’s comment about showing and telling. I remember hearing that and instantly thought about crayons and white paper. I am paranoid about adverbs. You’re suggestion about to be is gospel now, as well as eliminating passive verbs and no LYs. Great pod cast. I feel sorry those poor little adverbs. King’s books is the best. He saved me.
Thanks Brenda! I know, Jon cracks me up. I’m glad the advice about “to be” verbs helps you!
Ha! I agree with the “suddenly” commentary.
Right? I tried to suddenly walk today, I fell over.