Writer Talk: Active voice vs Passive voice

I admit it. When writers use what I call "writer talk," I get totally lost. I have some great writers who have been kind enough to critique some of my work.

As a baby writer this can be overwhelming. It is good for you, but overwhelming all the same. Something that always confuses me is passive and active voice. Today I am researching this as a part of my new "teach myself to write" program.

I have found some interesting websites to help me with this and wanted to share.

Grammar Online

Self-Test Quiz: The Choking Dog: Exercise on Passive Voice

Grammar Exercises - Passive Voice
Passive Voice shh embarassing since I speak english-but hey whatever works! lol

I hope this can help someone!

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Things aren't always as they seem. Convinced she was the ugly duckling in a gaggle of swans, Pyper discovers that her childhood crush has had some fantasies of his own. Amidst the threat of losing everything she holds dear she learns that sometimes a crush can become a reality.

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You’re feeling: Refreshed, the hubby watched the kiddos-I slept four hours!

To your left: My Kitchen doorway. The smell of refried beans are coming through that the hubby is cooking for a "snack."

On your mind: Writing for once. I am working on revisions and finishing my 10,000 word peice.


What's for dinner tonight? We had grilled chicken and left over beans and rice. It was good!

Last meal included: See above...

You sometimes find it hard to: Jump my husband in the laundry room.

The Weather: It is 77 and cloudy with a light breeze, oh if only it stayed like this year round.

Something you have a collection of: The only thing I collect are romance novels. Any book that I love is saved to a tote box. I have 8 of them.

A smell that cheers you up: Magnolias. I love the smell.


A smell that can ruin your mood: Spermacide from a condom. Hate the smell. :)

How long since you last shaved: Why, oh God someone noticed I did not shave. Didn't they? I knew better than to wear shorts today.

The current state of your hair: Rat's nest with a hint of curl

The largest item on your desk/workspace (not computer): A big tub of clorox wipes. Don't ask.

Your skill with chopsticks: I am okay with them.

Which section do you head for first in a bookstore: I head straight for the romance and then the cook books.


Something you’re craving: A dove ice cream bar.

Your general thoughts on the presidential race: I love my presidential candidate. :)

How many times have you been hospitalized this year: None, thank goodness.


Favorite place to go for a quiet moment: My bedroom, with the door locked and the fan on high to drown out any noise.

You’ve always secretly thought you’d be a good: Stripper. Seriously.


Something that freaks you out a little: Those little spider monkeys.


Something you’ve eaten too much of lately: Everything.


You have never: Left the country.

You never want to: Give up on my dreams

The four people I’m tagging: Kelsey Simmons, Katie Reus, Cinthia Hamer, Kathleen Oxley

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It's been a while :)

I have been so busy with kids that I've had no time to write. I am getting used to this new schedule and am getting back to it!