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A way to liven up a piece of writing is to choose action words - verbs - with great care. Use words to show the reader the actions or behaviour of a character. For example:

He walked into the room and said, “This is what I was waiting for.”

By choosing more precise verbs, you can give ‘depth’ to your writing. This gives the reader a more vivid impression of your scene and characters.

Notice how each of the following sentences changes your perception of the character:

He strolled into the room and muttered, “This is what I was waiting for.”

He marched into the room and barked, “This is what I was waiting for.”

He shuffled into the room and sobbed, “This is what I was waiting for.”

Think about the impression and the atmosphere you’re aiming to create as you make your vocabulary choices.