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Forging Stories 3: Passive Aggressive Behavior
Perhaps the first thing we’re taught as fiction writers is that passive voice is the literary equivalent of a clogged artery. “Use active voice,” we’re told. What exactly does that mean? Here’s an example: “Chelsea dove for cover. The sound … Continue reading
Posted in Writers on Writing
Tagged active voice, amateurism, craft of writing, maya bohnhoff, passive voice, professionalism, writing
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