EPISODE · Apr 29, 2024 · 11 MIN
S53E9 - Breaking Rules: Active and Passive Voice
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One piece of advice that you will encounter a lot in your writing journey, especially if you take any formal classes, is to avoid passive voice. It helps the characters take control of what is happening in their story. Active voice is more direct and often more clear. However, we believe passive voice is still a good tool to know, understand, and use under the right circumstances.
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Verbs are the most important of all your tools. They push the sentence forward and give it momentum. Active verbs push hard; passive verbs tug fitfully. - William Zinsser
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S53E9 - Breaking Rules: Active and Passive Voice
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