Author: Natalie Babbitt
Book: Tuck Everlasting
One Line: The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning.
Description: Do you sometimes get bored with your own writing? Did you ever get bored while reading a book and didn’t know why? In this episode, Gail and Jay have a lively conversation about verb choice. They talk about why verbs are equally important to both the writer and reader. They also provide strategies for improving your verb choice. If you’re an everyday writer who wants to learn how improve their writing with compelling verbs then this quick, 20 minute episode is a must listen.
One Line, One Love’s Prompt Invitation:
Write a sentence that employs a strong verb, relating to the first week of May.
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