"The difference between the right word and the almost-right word is
the difference between the lightning and the lightning bug."
the difference between the lightning and the lightning bug."
-Mark Twain
Words. They are the nitty gritty of some of the more frustrating aspects of writing. Adverbs, adjectives, to be verbs, and finding the right word for the sentence.
In this section we look at how to choose the right words, and also how to ignore the "never use X" rules and help you understand why breaking those rules can lead to better stories.
Sample articles on Word Choice
- Proper Adverb Use
- Using Adjectives
- Choosing the Right Word
- Dealing With Ambiguous Pronouns
- Working With Prepositions
