tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426830455075676436.post5756436875350051774..comments2023-08-10T14:16:15.338-04:00Comments on The Archives of The Diogenes Club: Adverbs are not your friends - Writers Mantra 10Steve Polinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06095291939072131815noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426830455075676436.post-58672967461542131922012-08-02T13:31:20.950-04:002012-08-02T13:31:20.950-04:00Thanks for the blog! I noticed I am using adverbs...Thanks for the blog! I noticed I am using adverbs a lot, and many times I realized a stronger verb would remove the need for the adverb.<br /><br />This helps me think about it before writing it down.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15134448763818644619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426830455075676436.post-78857909169172492672012-08-02T12:42:00.132-04:002012-08-02T12:42:00.132-04:00Adverbs are a sign of caution. The writer doesn&#...Adverbs are a sign of caution. The writer doesn't feel any authority over the story. But note, author is the root of authority. Don't hesitate. Define.<br /><br />At the same time, I find "ran" and other such verbs to be strong on their own. It's a simple word. It shows me that the writer is comfortable with making a plain statement. You're correct to say that a character ought to sprint if that's what the character actually does, but running is also good. The problem comes in when every motion is done in the same way or when the motion isn't an important part of the story.Greg Camphttp://englreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com