A way to liven up a piece of writing is to choose action words - verbs - with great care. Use words to show the reader the actions or behaviour of a character. For example:
He walked into the room and said, “This is what I was waiting for.”
By choosing more precise verbs, you can give ‘depth’ to your writing. This gives the reader a more vivid impression of your scene and characters.
Notice how each of the following sentences changes your perception of the character:
He strolled into the room and muttered, “This is what I was waiting for.”
He marched into the room and barked, “This is what I was waiting for.”
He shuffled into the room and sobbed, “This is what I was waiting for.”
Think about the impression and the atmosphere you’re aiming to create as you make your vocabulary choices.
