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BETTER WORD CHOICES
Besides the fact that writers should avoid repetition, they should also avoid simplistic words when more interesting choice could be made.  The following links provide a cornucopia of improved word choices.  Credit is given at the top of each document with the link where the resource has been pulled.  

Words to replace "said," click here. 


Words to replace "went," click here.  

Words to replace "look," click here.  

Words to replace "great," click here.  

Facial expression descriptors, click here. 

Facial features descriptors, click here. 

Fighting descriptors, click here. 

Dialogue tips, click here.