EPISODE · Sep 29, 2021 · 16 MIN
#62: Two Common Mistakes That Land Your Manuscript in the Reject Pile and How to Fix Them
from Writer Unleashed · host Nanci Panuccio
What's one of the quickest way to get your manuscript in the reject pile? Too many adjectives and adverbs. Writers often think adjectives and adverbs describe vividly. But nothing could be farther from the truth. Instead, they bloat your story with empty filler. And bore your reader. In today's episode, you'll learn how to eliminate or minimize adjectives and adverbs and replace them with more vivid language that activates the reader's imagination. Have your manuscript handy to start editing. You'll learn how to:Choose adjectives that surprise Replace adjectives with imagesRid your dialogue of unnecessary adverbs, and use dialogue, gestures, and body language to carry the emotion insteadBoost your nouns and verbs so you're not relying on adjectives and adverbs. Also Listen To: 3 Quick Editing Tips to Craft Riveting SentencesWant FREE writing resources and workbooks? Grab them now at NanciPanuccio.comStructure your story with this FREE 3-Act Worksheet. Go beyond outlining and write a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end. Grab your FREE Worksheet here.
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What's one of the quickest way to get your manuscript in the reject pile? Too many adjectives and adverbs. Writers often think adjectives and adverbs describe vividly. But nothing could be farther from the truth. Instead, they bloat your story with empty filler. And bore your reader. In today's episode, you'll learn how to eliminate or minimize adjectives and adverbs and replace them with more vivid language that activates the reader's imagination. Have your manuscri...
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