lace around the wound: Nuts and Bolts: “Thought” Verbs

lacearoundthewound:

by Chuck Palahniuk

In six seconds, you’ll hate me.
But in six months, you’ll be a better writer.

From this point forward—at least for the next half year—you may not use “thought” verbs. These include: Thinks, Knows, Understands, Realizes, Believes, Wants, Remembers, Imagines, Desires, and a…

Wow, some good advice in there.

Source: writingadvice

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