Excellent reminder. :) I remember the days when I relied on adverbs, because I didn't trust that my readers would know exactly how my characters said something. Now I focus on the actual dialogue line, with no need to add "she said sarcastically." ;)
I have been trying very hard to remember this in my writing. It is difficult for those of us Jennifer refers to as "Adverb Addicts", but it makes total sense. :)
Excellent reminder. :) I remember the days when I relied on adverbs, because I didn't trust that my readers would know exactly how my characters said something. Now I focus on the actual dialogue line, with no need to add "she said sarcastically." ;)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, that is how I write, too! I guess I'm not confident enough in my dialogue! Wow, who would have thought?
DeleteBlessings Shelley and thank you, Dawn, for the tips :)
Megan,
DeleteYou WILL get there! Just practice, practice, practice! :0) I will come visit your blog.
Shelley,
DeleteI often want to put adverbs in, but I try really hard to resist. It has to be really important for me to keep it in.
Dawn, your tips have really improved my dialogue!
ReplyDeleteBrianna,
DeleteProve it, girl! I want to see your next two chapters? ;0)
BTW, haven't said it lately, but I really appreciate you (writer-wise and friend-wise).
Excellent tip! I'm a reformed adverb addict.
ReplyDeleteJennifer,
DeleteI didn't know it had a name? LOL.
Good thoughts, Dawn...show, don't tell. I need to remember that. Enjoy the challenge!
ReplyDeleteJarm,
DeleteThank you. I am enjoying it so far. I need more time, though, to visit other blogs. I'm hoping to do that tonight.
I have been trying very hard to remember this in my writing. It is difficult for those of us Jennifer refers to as "Adverb Addicts", but it makes total sense. :)
ReplyDeleteI love Jennifer's term "Adverb Addicts"! I think they can be used...just sparingly. ;0)
DeleteYep! I love your picture too. :-)
ReplyDeleteMe too, the picture is great, it says it all.
ReplyDeleteHello, stopping by from A-Z Challenge!
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Barbara,
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving a comment. I'll come visit you soon.