woodstockdc is being forgiving about all the adverbs.

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I'm almost through with adverb removal 2 years ago

Yes, I’m taking out the adverbs and getting my book ready to submit to a publisher. I’m terrified. What if they say no? Does that mean I’m a bad writer? Part of me says it does and I shouldn’t risk hearing that. Part of me says that’s crap and knows I write well. Neither part is much comfort.

Aug 28, 2007, 12:51PM PDT | 3 cheers


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Jim Carson Taking a break from 43 things

If they say no, adverb them back, quickly! :)

How exciting! I wish you the best of luck with this. You’re a good writer.

Aug 28, 2007, 10:13PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

woodstockdc is being forgiving about all the adverbs.

Hastily and smartly I will reject their rejection if it comes

Thanks! I will let you know how it goes. I’m finding the “adverb slaughter” liberating, though the thesaurus is woefully lacking when it comes to verbs.

Aug 29, 2007, 08:36AM PDT | Respond to this


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