Strong Verbs Strong Voice: A quick reference to improve your writing and impress readers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781499719291)

THE POWER OF VERBS Without verbs, where would a story go? Nowhere. Characters, animals, and nature can't be or do anything without a verb. Characters can't laugh, animals can't attack, and trees can't sway in the breeze. Verbs provide excitement, drive the narrative and paint vivid pictures.Why say she looked, if she can gawk, spy, or examine? The familiar choice offers vague action, where the stronger selection gives action and expression. The right verb choice can show your reader the character's state of mind, mood, as well as physical characteristics.Inside this book, you'll find stronger choices listed in alphabetical order for everyday verbs such as enter, walk, ran, took, etc. This quick reference will help you use more descriptive choices to convey better images in the reader's mind.

Author: Ann Everett
ISBN-10: 1499719299
ISBN-13: 9781499719291
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 08/22/2014
Pages: 214
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.45d