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Ever feel like some of your sentences were written by zombies? If your writing sounds a bit lifeless or unclear, you might be falling into the passive voice trap. This post explores a fun trick called the 'by zombies' test – a simple way to spot passive voice – and explains why switching to active voice can bring your prose back to life. That’s why it matters so much in fiction and journalism, and why so many writers have something to say about it.