Words to Avoid

23 Words or Phrases to Eliminate From Your Writing [Infographic]

Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very’; your editor will…
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Copywriter Tips for Strengthening Your Writing

I have hired dozens of freelance writers in my role as an…
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Common Crutch Words. What’s Yours?

This morning, I just read – again – an old article published…
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The Worst Words of 2012 – What to Avoid in 2013

I was planning to work on this entry earlier this month, but…
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Eschewing the Exotic for the Quotidian

I like experiencing strange, new things. Not too new and too strange,…
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Lake Superior State University’s Lists of Banished Words and Phrases

We all have our pet peeves, and for writers, this is especially…
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