49 sats \ 1 reply \ @elvismercury 4 May \ parent \ on: Show, Not Tell, What You Know BooksAndArticles
Same idea -- it just waters things down. Often there's a strong noun that obviates the need for an adjective.
These rules are just shorthand, of course there's a place for adjectives, adverbs, and everything -- that's why they exist. But in general, you should use them as sparsely as you can manage.
(Also, I should have said "avoid adjectives and adverbs" -- didn't realize I omitted adverbs.)
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2 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei 4 May
Thanks! I will now examine your writing with a fresh pair of eyes and think about how I need to evolve. I have an affinity for adjectives, particularly ‘very’ adjectives. Like hilarious means very funny, seamless means very smooth etc. hah
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