The Writ Wit

Episode 68 - Passive Verbs vs. Active Verbs


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In this episode, the two Matts sell a revolutionary new computer while sacrificing a beloved old one, talk about the benefits of being an English major versus the many, many detriments, cry a fit and smack each other like good friends always do, and talk about using active verbs versus passive ones in our most boring yet practical topic. What are the passive verbs and what makes them bad? How can writers easily switch from passive to active voice? What makes active voice so much more immersive for readers? How is it that Matt David can constantly complete his 50,000 word NaNoWriMo stories in such inhumanly fast time?! We discuss it all, using no passive verbs whatsoever because we are professionals, and talk about bad fanfiction, some decent canon fiction, and Matt Donald's new podcast Paleo Bites, which you can find here.

Have any feedback or questions for our hosts? Email us at [email protected]. Also you can purchase Matt Donald's book "Megazoic" on Amazon by clicking here, its sequel "Megazoic: The Primeval Power" by clicking here, its third installment "Megazoic: The Hunted Ones" by clicking here, or its final installment "Megazoic: An Era's End" by clicking here. If you'd like, of course.

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The Writ WitBy Matthew Donald and Matthew David