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How to Reduce Passive Voice with DiAnn Mills


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Reduce passive voice to make your writing better. Linda Goldfarb and Multi-award-winning author DiAnn Mills give the top ten tips to eliminate passive voice.

 DiAnn is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; they’ve won two Christy Awards; the Inspirational Readers’ Choice and Carol award contests. DiAnn speaks to groups and teaches writing all over the country. We are blessed to have her with us today.

During this encore episode, you learn:
What is an active voice
What is a passive voice
How to remedy the use of passive voice
When is passive voice okay to use?
How to avoid to-be verbs
Online tools you can use for editing and determining passive voice.
and so much more.

LINKS

  • DiAnn Mills website
  • DiAnn on Facebook 
  • DiAnn on Pinterest 
  • DiAnn on Instagram
  • Word frequency counter link
  • Tips to Eliminate the Passive Voice PDF Download
  • Consult with Grammarly or ProWriting Aid to help determine active and passive voice 

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About your host - Linda Goldfarb
Besides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, co-owner, co-founder of the LINKED® Personality System and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series.

Linda and her hubby, Sam, are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult children and 15 grandbabies– life is a new adventure every day. She loves sipping frothed coffee with friends, traveling the countryside with Sam, and sharing transparent truth to help others take their next best step-- personally and professionally.   Visit the website of our host, Linda Goldfarb

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