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Verb Variety

On May 3, 2010   /   writing advice, writing novels, writing tips   /   3 Comments
Tags: other ways to say move, verb list, verb variety, verbs

keyboard-smallMy editor is tired of my use of the words moved and stepped, so she sent a list of alternatives and I keep adding to it. I keep this list handy when I’m working on a novel, and my writing tip today is to share this lovely list with you.

strode, walked, lurched, ran, scurried, bustled, rushed, Read more →

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