Quote Originally Posted by Razor7826 View Post
Oh, and a question about passive voice; when is it okay? Sparingly, of course, but specifics?
This is one that I need to go back to my first year college English (5th edition) text for.
1 only verbs have voice
2 a verb having a direct object is in active voice
3 when the direct object is converted to a subject the voice becomes passive
4 passive verb phrasing always contains a part of the verb phrase 'to be'

bad example:

Razor chose to write the story. ( Active)
The story was chosen by Razor to write. (Passive)

OK you can see where problems develop. To write is modifying Razor? the story?
In a sentence with any complexity passive voice quickly becomes awkward or confusing. On the other hand A very simple sentence can be turned passive without too much discomfort.

Susan must learn obedience. (active)
Obedience must be learned. (passive)

As always you can get away with a lot more if you put it in the mouth of your characters (in quotes). Just make sure it's in character with your character's manner of speech.

OK a brand new assignment eh.

Give me 5 genere that you like to read, I'll come up with somethiing