-descriptive verbs and specific nouns are stronger than adverbs and adjectives, for example:
- scurried > moved quickly; prattles > speaks endlessly; bounced > jumped up and down; savors > eats slowly; snag > dead tree; wreck > junky car; boulder > large rock; rapids > rushing water
- adverbs and adjectives have their place, just not every place
-be specific, clear and concise; name your characters and places; speak in the active voice
-define your narrative -- engage the listeners, guide them through, have a clear ending
-reflect on why this story is interesting or important and weave those insights into the story
-more to come...
If you disagree, or have comments or suggestions, let me know and I'll incorporate them into the post.
Find further tips here, here and here, and throughout the web.
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