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Search through your manuscript for 'said nothing', 'silently'. 'wordlessly', 'without a a word' and similar variations.

See if pruning these makes the sentence and actions stronger.

There are a bunch of these crutch phrases you can usually cut to clean your writing up.

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April 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
paulacappa.bsky.social
Hey Writers! Here's some tips about passive writing. Is your subject performing the action? writersinthestormblog.com/2025/02/usin... #writingtips #writers #authors #writingandbooks #passivewriting #activewriting #selfeditingtips #editing #editors #writing
Using “was” is passive writing, or is it?
Dr. Diana Stout shows how to identify passive voice with two clear questions. Read on to understand the advantages and pitfalls of "was."
writersinthestormblog.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
paulacappa.bsky.social
Hey Writers! Here's a self-editing tip: "Wrong Word Placement" from Jessi Rita Hoffman. bookeditor-jessihoffman.com/wrong-word-p... #writingtips #writingandbooks #writers #authors #selfediting #selfeditingtips #editors #proofreaders #lineeditors #editing #copyeditors #writingfiction #writingbooks
Wrong Word Placement: Your Manuscript’s Hidden Flaw?
Wrong word placement is one of the mistakes I find most often in my business of editing books. Authors, is this your manuscript’s hidden flaw? Take a look at these two sentences, and see if…
bookeditor-jessihoffman.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
desertmysticeditor.bsky.social
Check your pacing! Are slower emotional scenes balanced with action or tension? Keep the reader engaged with a well-paced story. ⚖️📖 #StoryFlow #WritingCraft #SelfEditingTips #AmWriting #DesertMysticEditing
December 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
desertmysticeditor.bsky.social
Do you really need every "he said/she said"? Highlight all your dialogue tags—some can be replaced with action beats! 💬✍️ #WritingDialogue #SelfEditingTips #ShowDontTell #AmEditing #DesertMysticEditing
April 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
desertmysticeditor.bsky.social
Do you really need every "he said/she said"? Highlight all your dialogue tags—some can be replaced with action beats! 💬✍️ #WritingDialogue #SelfEditingTips #ShowDontTell #AmEditing #DesertMysticEditing
April 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
bulletproofwriting.bsky.social
Time-saving tip for indie authors: Use Track Changes to manage feedback and edits without losing momentum.

This post shows you how:
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Track Changes: How to Use Microsoft’s Powerful Editing Feature
Track Changes documents may look messy, but don't be intimidated. This feature is easy to use and a valuable tool for authors and editors.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM