They're great words for fiction. They establish characters without having to work too hard. I'm all for it! And yes to #12. Words to strike terror in our hearts. LOL.
for me it's not only the words but the pacing / get on with it / don't waste a second / give your reader something / this is kurt vonnegut telling us how to do it https://youtu.be/nmVcIhnvSx8
I like the list! I have characters who will use it. In other words, I plan to use it the opposite of how you intended. 😉
Also, in actual conversation, the proper immediate response to #12 is “TOO LATE!” 😁
They're great words for fiction. They establish characters without having to work too hard. I'm all for it! And yes to #12. Words to strike terror in our hearts. LOL.
Any combination words! Aforementioned, heretofore - in fact this applies for business writing too!
oh god, yes! Laughable old hat legalese. Thanks.
for me it's not only the words but the pacing / get on with it / don't waste a second / give your reader something / this is kurt vonnegut telling us how to do it https://youtu.be/nmVcIhnvSx8
Perfection! Short and sweet. Good advice for fiction writers from a master.
Thank you for the link!
I loathe the word "utilize" and try to excise it from anything I edit, whether written by me or someone else. Also: "impact" as a verb. Ugh!
Yes and yes!
"To be honest"......What? You weren't honest before?
Good one!