Filter Words...I hate them

Thanks to my wonderful editor, Emily Marquart, I have learned of the existence of FILTER WORDS. I have thousands of these guys in my novel and now I get to take them all out. If you don't know what a filter word is, here is some great links I found.

https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/blog/filter-words-in-fiction-purposeful-inclusion-and-dramatic-restriction#:~:text=Filter%20words%20are%20verbs%20that,%2C%20believed%2C%20knew%2C%20decided.

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-avoid-unnecessary-filter-words-in-your-writing