Quote by Stephen King

The road to hell is paved with adverbs.

The road to hell is paved with adverbs.

Summary

This quote by author Stephen King delivers a cautionary message about the excessive use of adverbs in writing. In writing, adverbs can act as crutches, used to prop up weak or imprecise verbs. However, over-reliance on adverbs can result in sloppy or ineffective writing, lacking in precise descriptions and powerful verbs. By referring to the road to hell, King metaphorically suggests that the excessive use of adverbs can lead to the downfall of good writing, urging writers to strive for clear, strong, and concise prose.

By Stephen King

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