What Is Passive Voice?
Passive voice occurs when the subject of a sentence is acted upon rather than doing the action. Example: "The report was written by Sarah" (passive) vs. "Sarah wrote the report" (active). The Passive Voice Assassin highlights every instance and suggests stronger rewrites.
Why Active Voice Wins
- Active sentences are shorter and punchier
- Readers understand active voice faster
- It signals confidence and clarity
- Search engines favour clear, direct writing
How to Use This Tool
- Paste your draft into the text area
- Click Assassinate Passive Voice
- Review highlighted instances and rewrite each one
- Aim for under 10% passive voice in most writing styles