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Make-or-Break Verbs - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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shared by argronewold on 26 Nov 13 - No Cached
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      argronewold on 26 Nov 13
       
      I like this idea of "practicing" verbs. It's not a waste of time to practice accurately describing what you're seeing. Carry a notebook with you and try to absorb something every day.
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      argronewold on 26 Nov 13
       
      At some of my internships I've found myself writing a similar story over and over. I've never thought of switching it up with verbs alone.
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      argronewold on 26 Nov 13
       
      The writing I admire most is writing that commits to an idea, however scary that may be as an author.
Morgan Horton

10 Words to Cut From Your Writing | Entrepreneur.com - 0 views

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shared by Morgan Horton on 05 Nov 13 - No Cached
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      Morgan Horton on 05 Nov 13
       
      If Mark Twain realizes the power (and difficulty) of writing short, shouldn't we?
  • filler word
  • Perhaps/maybe
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  • Quite:
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 05 Nov 13
       
      For me, these words act as an attempt to achieve intelligence and to be eloquent in your writing. Do we honestly know what message they convey?
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 05 Nov 13
       
      We are constantly using "filler words" because they have become ubiquitous in the English language. We place them within our writing to follow today's standard of writing. 
  • Literally
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 05 Nov 13
       
      This is literally the most irritating misused word in the entire world. The constant incorrect usage of "literally" takes away its true meaning. This is a good explanation of the denotations of the word. 
  • Rather than writing a lazy word, look for clearer, more descriptive language
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 05 Nov 13
       
      Here's one you're probably missing. This is a great testimony to how strong, descriptive verbs rule great writing. 
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 05 Nov 13
       
      This article isn't just great for journalists but any type of writer, in my opinion. Let us band together and banish these words from their ubiquity!
  • Cut From Your Writing
  • It's a verbal emphasis that doesn't translate perfectly into text
  • It's a weak word. Cut it.
  • Do you want your audience to think you're uncertain about what you're saying?
  • Sometimes the word adds meaning; sometimes it's fluff. Learn to tell the difference--but, when in doubt, cut it out.
  •  causing great wonder or surprise--
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