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Instead of vague descriptions, use action-oriented language. For instance, replace "he was angry" with "he slammed the door" to make the scene pop.

Professional fields often require "dispassionate" writing. If a creative writing teacher dislikes your style, it may simply be a mismatch of expectations for your specific field. Slammed

Use the The Writing Practice to turn criticism into a living document for improvement. To Anyone Who's Been Slammed by a Writing Teacher Instead of vague descriptions, use action-oriented language