The script I'm writing is more action than dialogue. Problem is, I'm starting to notice I overuse words like "look," "sit," "stare" and I'm only 25 pages in.
The way I've learned to avoid using "sit" is simply to drop it out:
EX1:
Sally sits at the kitchen table.
change to
Sally at the kitchen table
EX2:
The whole family sits at the table table, with the exception of Margaret, who organizes the silverware.
change to
The whole family at the dinner table except Margaret, who sets the table.
But you'll notice how the latter sentences just sound plain awkward. So, I'm not sure what to do.
I avoid using "look" by just finding relevant synonyms: gawk, glance, gape.
Thing is, I'm still finding that "look" is a much more appropriate choice.
Any advice?
The way I've learned to avoid using "sit" is simply to drop it out:
EX1:
Sally sits at the kitchen table.
change to
Sally at the kitchen table
EX2:
The whole family sits at the table table, with the exception of Margaret, who organizes the silverware.
change to
The whole family at the dinner table except Margaret, who sets the table.
But you'll notice how the latter sentences just sound plain awkward. So, I'm not sure what to do.
I avoid using "look" by just finding relevant synonyms: gawk, glance, gape.
Thing is, I'm still finding that "look" is a much more appropriate choice.
Any advice?