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Friday, March 26, 2010

Friday Round-Up - #92

Cec Murphey discusses, "There Are No Passive Verbs - Part 2 of 2," on his blog.

Note: I used the Shakespeare reference because of the famous, "To be or not to be," quote. Don't laugh. It's hard to find a graphic to illustrate passive verbs. LOL!

A Facebook friend alerted me to this site, dealing with social media. This article is written by Jesse Stanchak about using social media to promote your books.

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31 comments:

  1. Jean FischerMarch 26, 2010 at 1:35 AM

    Thanks for pointing me to the Jesse Stanchak article, Susan. Feb. 28 was my first Twitter anniversary, and next week is the first birthday for my blogs.

    Have a great weekend!
    Jean

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  2. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Susan, thanks for sharing information and links to these articles. Passive verbs are tricky and I need Cec's insight.

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  3. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Hi Jean -

    Congratulations! I'm glad the Jesse Stanchak article was helpful.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  4. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Hi Sharon -

    Cec Murphey's experience in the business is legendary. I visit his blog as often as possible.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  5. pattiMarch 26, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    LOVE this but am a bit ticked at the bad press my friend the passive voice receives. Hey, at the right place, the right time, she SHINES!!!!

    Have a great weekend, Susan!!
    P

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  6. Carol J. AlexanderMarch 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Thanks for the suggestions, Susan. Have a great weekend,
    Carol

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  7. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Thanks for the link to the Jesse Stanchak article. Have a beautiful weekend, Susan! God bless!

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  8. Jeanette LevellieMarch 26, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Oh, yes, I'm on my way to Cec's article. Passive verbs are my most nasty writing habit. Thanks, Susan.

    Sunny Weekend,
    Jen

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  9. NancyMarch 26, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    I like that Mr. Murpey isn't unhappy with verbs of being when they cause you to move on with the story. He makes a lot of sense.

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  10. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Hi Patti -

    How do you communicate past tense without the passive verb? Was and were cannot be totally banished!

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  11. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Hi Carol -

    You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  12. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Maria -

    With so many people using social media, I thought it would be a timely article.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  13. TanaMarch 26, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Great links plus I was drawn in by the purses you had up ;) Have a great weekend Susan!

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  14. KristenMarch 26, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Yes, thanks for the links. You find the most awesome articles and websites.
    Thanks

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  15. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Great info for every writer! Thanks so much!

    Love your blog, this is my first time here.

    I'm glad we connected on Facebook.

    Hugs,
    Cheri Hardaway

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  16. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    PS - I'm sending you an invitation to the fan page I created on Facebook for my book, Worth Every Tear.

    Blessings,
    Cheri

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  17. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Hi Jen -

    I'm glad one of the articles interests you.

    Have a great weekend,
    Susan :)

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  18. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    Hi T. Anne -

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate the feedback on the graphics.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  19. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    Hi Nancy -

    I think all of us can use more indepth teaching on passive verbs. Cec Murphey is an expert.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  20. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Hi Kristen -

    You're welcome. I vist A LOT of blogs. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  21. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Hi Cheri -

    Thanks so much for stopping by, commenting, and becoming a Follower!

    I post here Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Watch for some great author interviews and giveaways in the coming weeks.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  22. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Thanks for the link! The article was very useful! I will be visiting his blog often!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Thanks for the link. Have a great weekend!!! :O)

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  24. Jill KemererMarch 26, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Thanks for the links--both intrigued me!

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  25. Shannon O'DonnellMarch 26, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    Thanks for the info, Susan! :-)

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  26. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Alisa -

    You're welcome! I enjoyed your post today. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  27. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Hi Shannon -

    You're welcome! Have a super weekend.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  28. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Hi Diane -

    Always nice to see you.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  29. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 26, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Hi Jill -

    I've got a confession: I didn't make my goal this week, but...only missed by one chapter.

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  30. Karen LangeMarch 26, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Will check this out, thanks!
    Happy weekend,
    Karen

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  31. Susan J. ReinhardtMarch 27, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Hi Karen -

    You're welcome. Have a great weekend!

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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