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Originally Posted by xuvrette
Prepare a list of actions verb! Group the same/similar together... so you won't use 'kick' a thousand times.
stuff like swirl, twirl, turn, twist... that is one group since they are quite similar.
Punch, jab, blow, slap... could be one group of hand attack, though their clenching of fingers might be different.
Thesaurus is very helpful, there is quite a few online thesaurus resource.
I am working on one approach to satisfy my flashy description is by summarizing the details during the short pause or during the boring repetitive slashing of swords either through fighter's inner thought or bystander's whisper/thought.
Then I would avoid using too many of the same verbs, yet also give reader short while to slow down reading, and ultimately satisfy my ultra description details.
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That's a good idea! I hadn't thought of that. I'll start a list right away! Yeah, the thesaurus can be a life saver for writers
I see, that seems like a solid approach. I'll probably try and condense my description down quite a bit and limit it to mostly the pauses in the fight, or before the fight starts.
Thank you for the help! I really needed it, aha. I always love action scenes but mine never have enough energy. Hopefully this will fix that
