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The use of active vs. passive voice in storytelling
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Using active voice in storytelling helps to avoid distracting the reader with irrelevant information, while passive voice can still be used effectively by accomplished writers. The satisfaction of helping someone in need through your writing is also discussed.
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The speaker found helping cancer patients more satisfying than making money or publishing research papers, highlighting the importance of contributing towards saving lives.
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The speaker found helping cancer patients more satisfying than making money or publishing research papers, highlighting the importance of contributing towards saving lives. The speaker also discussed a habit of sharing and discussing written passages with dinner companions.
ChapterThe use of active vs. passive voice in storytelling
Episode#364: Safi Bahcall — On Thinking Big, Curing Cancer, and Transforming Industries
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The use of active and passive voice in writing can impact storytelling, and while it is often said to always use active voice, some expert writers still utilize passive voice.
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The use of active and passive voice in writing can impact storytelling, and while it is often said to always use active voice, some expert writers still utilize passive voice. However, excessive use of passive voice can lead to irrelevant distractions that hinder the story's flow.