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Stop With the Overused and Incorrect Words in Your Writing

Stop With the Overused and Incorrect Words in Your Writing

In a world of content creation, writing still holds an important power within the industry. Still, authors and creators are consistently putting out poor content, and in some cases, alienating their readers altogether. So, it’s important for writers to avoid a few common words and phrases to make their pieces more relatable and interesting. For one, people should stop using superlative words, idioms, and phrases that miss the point of the argument. Also, it’s necessary for writers to self-evaluate and understand their own overused words and phrases. Overall, if you write content, you should always be critiquing yourself for the better.

Key Takeaways:

  • Write out acronyms the first time you use them and explain all industry jargon.
  • Avoid superlatives, such as “state of the art” or “one of the biggest,” unless they are truly accurate.
  • Some overused words and phrases to avoid are leverage, synergies, tactical solutions, and the new normal.

“Unfortunately, content marketers often are guiltier than others – forgoing their mission to attract readers in favor of sounding “smart” with jargon, acronyms, and multisyllabic words repeated throughout their content.”

Read more: https://contentmarketinginstitute.com/2020/05/overused-incorrect-words-writing/

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