: Re: Avoiding "and" as a sentence structure I have a horrific habit I'm finding it very difficult to break. A disturbingly large portion of my sentences consist of the same structure-- two parts

Sometimes changing the words around can make the actions trigger each other because using and can make sentences sound like a list. By having a mix of long and short sentences you can vary the pace of your writing.

I don't think I've quite kept your original meaning but here is an idea of what I mean...

After awhile our words subsided. Commenting on the picture of his dog immediately invoked considerable excitement in him, and he asked me if I would like to see better. I uncertainly answered Yes, looking towards the photograph hanging on the wall over the television. He rose from the couch, heading for a doorway to the left.

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