One of the most frequent new writer problems is writers using vague adjectives instead of specific, sensory, or emotion-packed words. How big is big? What makes something amazing?
Does your story have a case of The Vague Adjective? Vague words are okay for first drafts, but revisions require helping the reader see, feel, touch, hear, taste, and experience your world.
It’s also a way to increase characterization, emotion, and conflict. In this episode, we look at why you need to ditch vague adjectives and how to fix them.