tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post7748541773574737509..comments2024-03-12T05:11:42.096-07:00Comments on Write of Passage: The Evils Of AdverbsLinda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-8480532036139247932011-08-05T17:44:09.907-07:002011-08-05T17:44:09.907-07:00I've run the gammut of too many and too few ad...I've run the gammut of too many and too few adverbs. I hope I've found a nice balance now, LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-35071176078936290572011-08-04T12:57:48.976-07:002011-08-04T12:57:48.976-07:00Karlene, thank you! I wouldn't kill them entir...Karlene, thank you! I wouldn't kill them entirely. When they are few and far between they can pack a lot of power. ;)<br /><br />Lorelei, so true! Hope to see you there!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-43078743033569650392011-08-04T04:28:50.352-07:002011-08-04T04:28:50.352-07:00It is a difficult habit to kick.*smiles* I like to...It is a difficult habit to kick.*smiles* I like to use words like "breezed into the room" so that I can just forego the "walked swiftly" faux pas.<br /><br />Good post. I hope to check out the Writers Road on Mondays, I'll have to make a note to myself [=Lorelei Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294047277447613989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-20743573351913807602011-08-03T19:20:55.218-07:002011-08-03T19:20:55.218-07:00Heather, you had a great chat concerning adverbs. ...Heather, you had a great chat concerning adverbs. I think the general thought was to kill them. It made me think. And such a good time during the editing phase. Thanks so much!!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-26394883279575929072011-08-03T12:42:30.286-07:002011-08-03T12:42:30.286-07:00Lin, me too! I was horrible about it (I blame the ...Lin, me too! I was horrible about it (I blame the books I read growing up ;). I'm forever cutting them out!<br /><br />Linda, lol, haven't we all?! It was a fun chat for sure, tons of great info.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-91515382678703511502011-08-03T11:46:26.250-07:002011-08-03T11:46:26.250-07:00Guilty. *raises hand* Been there done that, trying...Guilty. *raises hand* Been there done that, trying really really hard (do two wrongs make a right?) not to do it so much. Same for passive voice. That was a great topic on WritersRoad.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-74204183849758851052011-08-03T11:39:25.792-07:002011-08-03T11:39:25.792-07:00I used to use more adverbs in my writing than I do...I used to use more adverbs in my writing than I do now (she admitted sheepishly ;-D). But because so many are taking them to task, I've tried to do without unless absolutely necessary.LinWashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041832821260168483noreply@blogger.com