336 / How can selecting the right verbs and a creative approach to language set your writing apart?

Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author Sarah L. Kaufman shares her passion for verbs, practical tips for vivid writing, and the grammar lessons she wishes every author embraced.

• The power and artistry of verbs in storytelling
• How verb choices have evolved from Shakespeare to Hemingway to today
• The pitfalls of adverbs and “fancy” verbs
• Tips for using active vs. passive voice
• Metaphors, deep POV, and making your language memorable

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