Well, this is extremely important. First, a writer must have a good, strong vocabulary. If you cannot think of more than three synonyms for 'run' (jog, sprint, trek, lope) then you need to work a little harder on expanding your word selection. With a large vocab., 'hate' becomes 'abhor', 'jump' becomes 'leap', and 'ask' becomes 'inquire'. However, while substitution is fun, take care with the character speaking. A six-year-old isn't going to say, "I detest that whiff of scent."
Uh, what? No! He will say, "That smells bad."
Likewise, a grandfather isn't going to use the term 'legit' when describing an experience. So make sure your word usage is in context, then have fun with it!
Go back over stories or chapters you've written and check for simple words that could be replaced with better ones. Look at context and characters before changing and have fun!
May your pens stay sharp!
*Evyn
P.S. A good, simple way to expand your terminology is by checking out my Word of the Week!
Uh, what? No! He will say, "That smells bad."
Likewise, a grandfather isn't going to use the term 'legit' when describing an experience. So make sure your word usage is in context, then have fun with it!
Go back over stories or chapters you've written and check for simple words that could be replaced with better ones. Look at context and characters before changing and have fun!
May your pens stay sharp!
*Evyn
P.S. A good, simple way to expand your terminology is by checking out my Word of the Week!
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