Weasel Words

In a fiction manuscript, weasel words are defined as words that suck the life out of the words next to them. I have a lengthy list of weasel words. Should they ALL be removed? No. Simply be aware! These words are usually superfluous: that just a little, a bit really nearly, almost quite rather kind

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Hot Artichoke Dip

You know how most recipe books there are only a few recipes you have tagged? I have this recipe tagged in a book I bought about twenty years ago! It is easy and luscious. Enjoy! one 8 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped one cup mayonnaise 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Mix all

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First edit pass

This is so personal, but I’ll share. Everyone ends up with a different kind of first draft. So this may make no sense to some! In my first draft, I start out with a couple of sentences, increase those sentences to a solid outline including dialogue. I then change the outline to actual narrative. My

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